Archive - Aug 22, 2007

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CURFEW DECLARED IN BANGLADESH

An indefinite curfew has been imposed on six cities in Bangladesh in response to 3 consecutive days of protests by university students in the capital. The protests began with students at the University of Dhaka demanding the withdrawal of a military post from their campus. The protests erupted into clashes and students in other cities hit the streets in the first major mobilizations since the declaration of emergency rule seven months ago. Reports indicate at least 100 people have been injured in the unrest and at least one student has been killed. An interim military-backed government has barred all protests since coming to power in January. No date has been set for elections.