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EXPLAINER: Why Senegal protesters are clashing with police

March 12, 2021Protest

Deadly protests have erupted over the past week in the West African nation of Senegal, long considered a bastion of democracy and a regional leader on diplomacy issues. Here’s an explainer on the underlying reasons for what’s going on.

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The lethal crackdown in Myanmar continues with widespread calls for the violence to end

March 12, 2021Top of The World

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