31.   However, the authorities have intimidated the opposition, muzzling the press, and some newspapers have appeared with blank spaces where the censors have excised politically incorrect opinions.

32.   It has provoked an outcry among journalists, including several editors close to the ruling powers who have accused the government of wanting to muzzle the press.

33.   Although Belarus has no prisoners of conscience, and trade unions, political parties and demonstrations are tolerated, the authorities have intimidated the opposition and muzzled the press.

34.   The opposition and the media say Erbakan is seeking to curb anti-government reports and muzzle the press.

35.   They also accused Berlusconi, head of a media-based empire, of muzzling the press.

36.   They described it as attempt to muzzle the press, especially media considered hostile to the regime.

37.   We will resist all attempts to muzzle the press.

38.   It has provoked an outcry among journalists, including several editors close to the ruling powers, who have accused the government of wanting to muzzle the press.

39.   Kuwaiti lawmakers Friday accused the government of trying to muzzle the press after it suspended publication of the daily Al-Anbaa.

40.   Mugabe has come under increasing pressure -- including the threat of international sanctions -- because of accusations he is muzzling the press and undermining civil liberties.