<sod >The move came shortly after parliament voted overwhelmingly in favour of repealing tough anti-protest laws passed on 16 January, which had galvanised previously peaceful demonstrations and prompted violent clashes with police, which have spread across the country.< eod>< sod > The move came shortly after parliament voted overwhelmingly in favour of repealing tough anti-protest laws passed on 16 January, which had galvanised previously peaceful demonstrations and prompted violent clashes with police in the capital which have since spread across the country.< eod>