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Chris Smith: since 2005 the human rights situation in the country has deteriorated still further with significantly increased…

On the recordJune 19, 2013
since 2005 the human rights situation in the country has deteriorated still further with significantly increased restrictions placed on freedom of expression, association and other rights.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

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Smith cites Amnesty International's findings on worsening human rights in Ethiopia since 2005.

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