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– IFEX strongly condemns charges against 10 HRDs in Turkey (Demo)

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By HRNJ-Uganda International Media News July 18, 2017

There is no sense to the arrest of 10 human rights defenders in Turkey. Their charges should be dismissed to demonstrate Turkey's legitimate commitment to human rights.
Source: MEDIA FEED

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