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Daniel R. Russel: “Regrettably, this is not an environment where any political leaders seem prepared to step up and to speak out forcefully…”

On the recordOctober 20, 2015
Regrettably, this is not an environment where any political leaders seem prepared to step up and to speak out forcefully in defense of the rights of the Muslim minority and particularly of the Rohingya.
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Daniel R. Russel

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Commenting on the lack of political leadership for Rohingya rights in Burma.

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