I believe it is imperative that human rights defenders the world over, including the IACHR, remain engaged in reviewing and investigating the death of Cuban political dissident Oswaldo Paya.
Jeff Merkley: “I believe it is imperative that human rights defenders the world over, including the IACHR, remain engaged in reviewing…”
On the recordJanuary 2, 2017
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Merkley emphasizes the importance of human rights defenders in investigating human rights violations in Cuba.
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