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April 5, 2016

Bangladeshi Police Kill Four Anti-Coal Plant Protesters
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In southeastern Bangladesh, police opened fire Monday on a large protest
against the construction of two Chinese-backed coal plants on the edge
of the world's largest mangrove forest. At least four people died, but
activists in the area say the death toll may be higher.


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