CNN: Solomon Islands tells public workers to stay home as violent protests continue for third day
Honiara, The Solomon Islands (CNN)The Solomon Islands government has declared a nightly curfew and advised all public servants to stay at home as violent protests continued for a third day on Friday, with crowds gathering at the Prime Minister's residence.
Honiara, the Solomon Islands capital, has been hit by civil unrest since Wednesday, with protests, looting and burning of shops and businesses.
Defying a previous 36-hour curfew, thousands of demonstrators have come out onto the streets calling for Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare's resignation.
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WNU Editor: China is watching the unfolding anti-Chinese riots in the Solomon Islands very closely .... Beijing condemns Solomon Islands violence and attacks on Chinese businesses (SCMP).
Unrest In The Solomon Islands -- November 26, 2021
Riots rock Solomon Islands capital for third day despite peacekeepers -- France 24
Solomon Islands Prime Minister blames foreign powers for civil unrest that prompted call to Australia for help -- ABC News Australia
Unrest continues in Solomons with PM blaming foreign powers -- Al Jazeera
Solomon Islands PM blames violent anti-government protests on foreign interference -- The Guardian
Solomon Islands: Officials impose curfew after days of unrest -- DW
Solomon Islands violence recedes but not underlying tension -- AP
Solomon Islands Prime Minister's property targeted by rioters, one building damaged by fire and looters -- ABC News Australia
Australia’s early intervention can help Solomon Islands but the roots of the conflict run deep -- Mihai Sora, The Guardian
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