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Philippines: SEAPA’s statement on Maguindanao massacre

2009-11-27
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BANGKOK, 23 November 2009 — “Even warlordism is but a symptom of the larger climate of impunity that threatens Filipinos, their media, and their democracy in general. For that toxic environment, the government must be held accountable.” The Southeast Asian Press Alliance (SEAPA) condemns in the strongest possible terms the abduction and massacre of at...
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Vietnam: U.S. State Dept calls for Dinh’s release

2009-07-09
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Vietnam: U.S. State Dept calls for Dinh’s release

WASHINGTON, D.C.,  15 June 2009 — The U.S. Department of State issued a statement in support of the unconditional and immediate release of lawyer Le Cong Dinh. Its statement in full reads: “The United States is deeply concerned by the arrest by Vietnamese authorities of lawyer Le Cong Kinh on June 13 on charges of...
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