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Chris Smith: the lack of religious liberty in Eritrea is only one aspect of human rights violations

On the recordSeptember 13, 2016
the lack of religious liberty in Eritrea is only one aspect of human rights violations
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

Editor's note · Context

Smith emphasizes the broader human rights issues in Eritrea beyond religious liberty.

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