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The case saw former officials from the prosecuting authority come forward to allege that the government had obstructed the investigation and prosecution of the TRC cases, including that of Ms Simelane.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2023

It denied authorities had obstructed aid or carried out forced displacements and said people had been displaced due to a range of factors including natural disasters and tribal conflict.

From Reuters • Mar. 2, 2022

They said subway officials had obstructed the search for missing relatives.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 27, 2021

Standing with folded hands in a navy suit, away from the scrum, Masset acknowledged that, yes, he felt “a little” regret about the way JR’s mural had obstructed his view.

From New York Times • Jul. 27, 2021

There was the gig which had obstructed him, standing in the middle of the road; a jaded horse harnessed to it, but no human being in or near the vehicle.

From Desperate Remedies by Hardy, Thomas