He repressed his opponents, censored the press, and compelled the legislature to grant him extensive powers.
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As criticism of the king mounted, the royal family censored the press, parliamentary debates and shut down five news publications.
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He also clamped down on rioting in the cities, censored the press, and refused to allow large assemblies to meet.
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He remained in power by rigging elections and censoring the press.
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