Sun, 03 May 2026 03:18:45 +0000

They Said Curfew Was Temporary—News You Didn’t Want to Hear When emergency curfews were first announced, officials assured the public that balconies would be quiet for a short while—just long enough to restore order. But as days turned into weeks, that plan shifted. What started as a temporary measure evolved into something far more concerning. What curfews were meant to be temporary is now news you didn’t want to hear: civil liberties eroded, freedoms restricted, and uncertainty stretched beyond initial expectations. ### The Promise of Temporality
At first glance, the curfew seemed like a standard step in crisis management. Local authorities claimed it would last only 48 hours—just enough time to regroup, stabilize communities, and protect public safety. With clear messaging, limited enforcement, and a promise to lift the curfew once order returned, many citizens complied, hoping for a return to normalcy. But headlines soon revealed a starkly different reality. What began as a tactical pause morphed into a prolonged restriction with little public clarity. Curfews were extended indefinitely. Enforcement tightened, with reports of abrupt detentions and limited access to essential services. The temporary became persistent.