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. | We would like to mention that in compiling this Communication we have not consulted the victim, his family or any of his representatives. This is our initiative alone.
We would urge you for an immediate representation against the appropriate Iranian authority in defence of human rights of this arduous human rights defender. Thank you in advance for your care. |
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. | German Chancellor Angela Merkel called on European and African leaders on Saturday, Dec. 8, to push for a renewal of democracy in Zimbabwe, saying the world could not look on as democracy is “trampled underfoot.”
“The current state of Zimbabwe damages the image of the new Africa |
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. | The U.S. Justice Department and the Central Inteligence Agency (CIA) announced Saturday that they would open an investigation into the spy agency’s destruction of videotapes that showed the interrogation of terrorism suspects. From Washington, VOA’s Margaret Besheer has more. |