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This followed a series of social media posts calling for protests and a 'Friday of Dignity' on July 12. No demonstrations took place, but the arrests are a reminder that the authorities maintain a 'zero tolerance' policy on protesting. However, public discontent is rising amid an increase in the price of bread, fuel and medicines, as well as daily power cuts.
Impacts
Current forms of dissent, predominantly on social media, could still extend to the public space.
The government will develop plans to resolve the country's power cuts by December but may fall short.
The military may grow increasingly intolerant of the sale of state land to foreign investors.
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