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UN wants to investigate human rights activist murder

Published: 22 July, 2009, 12:35


Seven senior special rapporteurs working under the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights have asked Russia for permission to assist officials in investigating the murder of prominent activist Natalya Estemirova.

 
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