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Benin: Fear and Loathing as State of Emergency is Declared

Categories: Sub-Saharan Africa, Benin, Breaking News, Citizen Media, Governance, Law, Politics, Protest

Justin Yarga reacts [1] [fr] to the statement issued by the government of Benin on  alleged large-scale terrorist plots [2] and planned national strikes [fr] to destabilize the country.  A state of emergency has been declared [3] [fr] but many wonder whether such measures are justified.