21.   China bans all forms of public dissent.

22.   In Turkey, meanwhile, the first signs of public dissent about the campaign in Northern Iraq emerged.

23.   In Turkey, the first signs of public dissent emerged.

24.   Little public dissent has been seen in the streets of Rangoon since last December, when thousands of students demanding greater civil liberties took to the streets.

25.   Political groups are banned in Saudi Arabia and authorities do not tolerate any form of public dissent.

26.   Public dissent is not tolerated in Vietnam and even minor incidents can incur harsh penalties, a report by a visiting group of Australian legislators said.

27.   Public dissent is rare.

28.   The government, which tolerates no public dissent, sent students home indefinitely.

29.   There is no indication the authorities intend to ease their suppression of public dissent.

30.   While Chinese can and do ridicule their political leaders in private settings, public dissent remains dangerous.