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The trade unions have no freedom of action and have been and will remain an integral part of the state apparatus.

(vii) As with Zaire and Congo there is no formal

provision made for emigration. Everybody requires exit permits to leave the country for whatever reason. Undoubtedly there is considerable uncontrolled movement across the frontiers.

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