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Interference Fosters Violence, Hampers Investment Opinion1 #11919 Almost every case of government's interference and/or harassment of the media on the continent has resulted in some level of violence, resulting in violence, destruction of property, deaths, and prevents investment in the private sector.

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Link[1] South Korea's Daewoo Logistics has warned it may delay its plans to plant corn in Madagascar following the recent violence in the African nation.

En citant: BBC Madagascar Stringer
Publication info: February 10, 2009
Cité par: Earl Burrowes, Sr. 3:05 PM 10 February 2009 GMT
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/7881319.stm

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Daewoo's announcement comes after two weeks of unrest on the island state that has caused more than 125 deaths. The violence has stemmed from a row between the government and opposition. Daewoo plans to built a corn plantation on Madagascar that is half the size of Belgium. It also blamed lower global corn prices for the possible delay.

Link[2] Madagascar officers launch mutiny - Madagascar is in the grip of a political power struggle Officers in a military camp near Madagascar's capital of Antananarivo have mutinied, refusing to take any more orders from the government.

En citant: BBC Madagascar Stringer
Publication info: March 8, 2009
Cité par: Earl Burrowes, Sr. 1:25 PM 9 March 2009 GMT
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/7931293.stm

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Madagascar is in the grip of a fierce power struggle between Mr Rajoelina and President Marc Ravalomanana. The Indian Ocean island nation has been paralysed since the start of the year by the political crisis, which has left about 100 people dead in protests. On Sunday roads to the military camp in Soanierana district, around 6km (four miles) from the city centre, were blocked by mutinous soldiers, according to AFP news agency

Link[3] The Uganda Broadcasting Council (UBC) silenced four Luganda* radio stations during three days of riots in September 2009 sparked by the government's refusal to allow the king of Buganda, Kabaka Ronald Mutebi, from travelling to a district within his

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Publication info: October 2, 2009
Cité par: Earl Burrowes, Sr. 5:29 PM 2 October 2009 GMT
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http://www.irinnews.org/Report.aspx?ReportId=86402

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UBC accused the broadcasters, one of which has since gone back on air, of "inciting violence and hatred" during the riots. According to the government, 20 rioters and seven bystanders died. Criminal charges have been brought against several guests and members of the public who telephoned the stations, while a handful of radio presenters have been questioned by the police's Criminal Investigation Department. Criticism of the UBC's decision was swift and harsh, with media rights groups saying the government was “not fooling anyone” with its sweeping measures to crack down on critical media.

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