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2011-07-22 Africa Subsaharan

12 dead in Malawi anti-government protests

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Posted by Fred 2011-07-22 00:00|| || Front Page|| [1 views ] Top

#1 Police opened fire when looters descended on Chinese-owned shops and offices of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) of President Bingu wa Mutharika, Mkandawire said.

Curious development, if correct. Sounds worthy of Indonesia or Malaysia.

Posted by Pollyandrew 2011-07-22 15:59|| 2011-07-22 15:59|| Front Page Top

#2 There have been similar sentiments expressed in Zimbabwe, though no known acts of violence.

Posted by Pappy 2011-07-22 16:07|| 2011-07-22 16:07|| Front Page Top

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