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Daniel R. Russel: “What I am interested in is how can the United States Government work with Burmese law enforcement, ensure that they are…”

On the recordOctober 20, 2015
What I am interested in is how can the United States Government work with Burmese law enforcement, ensure that they are not targeting or abusing people because of their sexual orientation or gender identity?
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Daniel R. Russel

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Inquiring about U.S. efforts to protect LGBT rights in Burma.

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