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Central African OCDH calls for dialogue on fuel

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The Central African Human Rights Observatory is calling for dialogue after the rise in fuel prices, which is affecting living conditions in Bangui. In a statement published on 22 October, the organisation also called for the release of civil society leaders, according to Radio Ndeke Luka.

The Central African Human Rights Observatory (OCDH) is calling for dialogue on the rise in fuel prices in the Central African Republic, according to a statement published on 22 October and reported by Radio Ndeke Luka. The organisation is concerned about the consequences of the rise for people’s living conditions.

The OCDH is also calling for the release of civil society leaders. Its appeal comes after the rise in fuel prices decided by the Central African authorities on 18 October, following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Civil society had previously demanded the release of five of its leaders in Bangui.

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