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South Africa: Parliament Protesters Released

Protesters arrested for demonstrating against an increase in fees at universities have been released with a warning, and will appear in court again in February 2016, as nationwide protest action continues. After a week of disruptions, President Jacob Zuma plans to meet with student leaders and university officials.

Ashraf Hendriks/The Daily Vox

A police officer attempts to apprehend a protesting UCT student near Parliament as others look on.

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