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"BANGKOK (AP) — In Bangladesh, weeks of protests against a quota system for
government jobs turned into a broad uprising that forced the prime minister to
flee the country and resign.
The demonstrations began peacefully weeks ago and were primarily led by
students frustrated with the system that they said favored those with
connections to the ruling party.
But it turned violent on July 15 as student protesters clashed with security
officials and pro-government activists. Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina
fled last week after the unrest during which nearly 300 people died, including
both students and police officers.
Students or other young people have frequently played pivotal roles in popular
uprisings that have brought down governments or forced them to change
policies."
Via
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