Weekly Report - 12 April 2005
JAMAICA: Police raids spark exchange of accusations
A joint police-military sweep in two areas of St Catherine's, launched on 6 April, has provoked a political storm which has served as a reminder that politics and violent crime have long been intertwined in Jamaica. Leading figures in the opposition are accusing the security forces of political targeting. The pro-government camp has responded with hints that the opposition is seeking to protect criminals.
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