Suharto, in Egypt at the time, would have had to declare martial law.

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If so, General Musharraf would probably then declare martial law.

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Even the conservative Mr Li to whom it fell to declare martial law in 1989 and who is now the head of the National People's Congress is calling for the media to play a greater role in criticising government shortcomings.

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Already there is talk in Dhaka that the army might form its own civilian party or not bother with such niceties and declare outright martial law.

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Whatever the cause, the government will try to cover it up, lie to everyone, declare some sort of martial law, and ultimately prove useless in stopping it, despite a willingness to use nuclear weapons on its own citizenry, all of which resonates with Hollywood.

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He can declare an emergency after all, or even martial law.

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Beijing-controlled local publications have made reference to Beijing's power to declare a state of emergency in Hong Kong, which would then allow for the application of martial law.

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