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Bangui: five civil society leaders prosecuted for disturbing public order

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Bangui prosecutors are pursuing five civil society leaders for disturbing public order after their call for a “city lockdown” against the high cost of living, on 12 October. The prosecution announced the proceedings on 17 October, while lawyers denounce difficulties accessing the detainees, reports Journaldebangui.

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