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A tent without the pole

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By Alba à‡ela Last Saturday, the opposition political parties called their supporters and other citizens to protest against the current government and governance. At the end of the protest they built up a tent-like umbrella which allegedly shall stay open for months and host the people who want to voice their discontent. So far it has been a nonviolent congregation where people hear speeches, chant slogans, play cards and have coffee. A civic peaceful umbrella, where people who are unhappy with e government and worried about the next elections is a good thing. It is an indicator of health and…

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