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Nationwide protests have taken place since October 7 despite the disbanding of the controversial Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) police unit.

The demonstrators have been accused of attacking police stations and personnel. 

The rallies which are mostly attended by young people have become avenues to vent against corruption and unemployment. 

Rights groups say at least 15 people have been killed the demonstrations began in early October.

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(Jamaica Gleaner) Parents across Jamaica are making the effort to assist their children get accustomed to the online method of learning during the COVID-19 pandemic, and Beverley Dressikie of Huddersfield, St Mary, is one of them.

The article Jamaica: Online schooling by the roadside - Parents struggling to keep children in classes appeared first on Stabroek News.

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Soldiers opened fire on Nigerians protesting against police brutality in the Lekki district of the commercial capital Lagos on Tuesday, and at least two people were shot, four witnesses told Reuters.

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People’s National Party (PNP) vice-president Phillip Paulwell is supporting Lisa Hanna's bid for party president.\tHanna, the Member of Parliament for St Ann South Eastern will face off with the St Andrew Southern Member of...

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