In January 2016, protests erupted in the

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region of

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over unemployment. These unemployment rates were 30% in the region as compared to the national 15.3%. In particular, there was high

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. The protests consisted of violence against the police and marching on

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. The incidents continued for a week injuring 59 officers and 40 protestors until the government imposed a curfew.

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