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December 2005 | Political Risk Analysis

Domestic political tensions ran high in November on the streets of the capital Addis Ababa as thousands of people – including leaders of the main opposition Coalition of Unity and Development Party, members of the press and civilians – were rounded up in a violent crack-down on anti-government protests. At least 46 people were killed in the latest bout of violence and economic activity in the capital came to a near standstill as shops, banks and offices went on strike. In addition to the direct impact of the unrest on economic activity, events in November pose potentially more significant longer

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