crackdown – n. a serious attempt to punish people for doing something this is not permitted; a sudden increased effort to enforce the rule of law

inevitably –adv. in a way that is sure to happen

abhorrent – adj. causing or deserving strong dislike or hatred

appalling – adj. very bad, in a way that causes fear or shock

rapporteur – n. (foreign) a person whose job is to do research and present official reports on a subject

sanctions – n.(pl.) actions taken to force a country to obey international law by limiting or stopping trade or cutting economic aid