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Significance
On the same day, four suspects were tortured to death by the military. An investigation is ongoing. Meanwhile, in early December, the IMF suspended the country’s Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangement due to its failure to adhere to agreed targets, jeopardising desperately needed financial assistance from other donors.
Impacts
The investigative report into the alleged coup attempt will represent an important test of the judiciary's independence.
The government may struggle to mitigate the social costs of austerity measures demanded by the IMF.
Opposition parties will try to capitalise on popular discontent provoked by higher living costs.
Worsening economic hardships may generate social unrest.
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