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Bangladesh wakes to TV, internet blackout as deadly protests spike
https://www.france24.com/en/asia-pacific/20240719-deadly-clashes-between-police-and-students-during-protests-in-bangladeshBangladesh wakes to TV, internet blackout as deadly protests spike
Internet, mobile phone and TV broadcast services were cut off in Bangladesh Friday after days of violent anti-government protests, which killed at least 28 people, according to local media. Student protests erupted weeks ago over a quota system for veterans of the 1971 liberation war and their descendants, and have spiralled, with students demanding justice for protest victims.
Issued on: 19/07/2024 - 05:42
Modified: 19/07/2024 - 08:48
2 min
By: NEWS WIRES
Internet and mobile services were cut off in Bangladesh on Friday, following days of violent protests over the allocation of government jobs, with local media reports saying at least 28 people had been killed this week.
The protests, which began weeks ago and escalated sharply on Monday, are the biggest since Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was re-elected for a fourth consecutive term in a January election that was boycotted by the main opposition parties.
The internet clampdown came after violence escalated on Thursday, as students attempted to impose a “complete shutdown" on the country.
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Internet, mobile phone and TV broadcast services were cut off in Bangladesh Friday after days of violent anti-government protests, which killed at least 28 people, according to local media. Student protests erupted weeks ago over a quota system for veterans of the 1971 liberation war and their descendants, and have spiralled, with students demanding justice for protest victims.
Issued on: 19/07/2024 - 05:42
Modified: 19/07/2024 - 08:48
2 min
By: NEWS WIRES
Internet and mobile services were cut off in Bangladesh on Friday, following days of violent protests over the allocation of government jobs, with local media reports saying at least 28 people had been killed this week.
The protests, which began weeks ago and escalated sharply on Monday, are the biggest since Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was re-elected for a fourth consecutive term in a January election that was boycotted by the main opposition parties.
The internet clampdown came after violence escalated on Thursday, as students attempted to impose a “complete shutdown" on the country.
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