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On the recordDecember 16, 2013
I think to the international community, for committing gross human rights violations, not contributing to the process that will lead to peace.
Said by
Linda Thomas-Greenfield
Democratic · District of Columbia

Editor's note · Context

Discussing accountability for human rights violations.

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