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2007-01-11 Bangladesh

Bangladesh Opp announces new protests over elections

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Posted by Fred 2007-01-11 00:00|| || Front Page|| [2 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP- Jan 11, 11:06 AM EST) -- The president declared a state of emergency Thursday following weeks of violent protests and threats by a political alliance to disrupt Bangladesh's general elections, his press secretary said.

Posted by DepotGuy 2007-01-11 11:53|| 2007-01-11 11:53|| Front Page Top

#2 ...and, surprisingly, someone has decided to cut and run.

DHAKA (AFP) - The United Nations has said it was withdrawing assistance to Bangladesh's controversial upcoming national election and warned it was "concerned" over the future of the country's democracy.

"The United Nations is deeply concerned by the deteriorating situation in the country and urges all parties to refrain from the use of violence," a statement from the world body said Thursday.

Posted by tu3031 2007-01-11 12:10|| 2007-01-11 12:10|| Front Page Top

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