OAS rights commission calls on Chile to stop ‘excessive force’

OAS rights commission calls on Chile to stop ‘excessive force’

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The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights on Friday condemned Chile's use of "excessive force" in confronting protesters, and called on the government to immediately halt all repressive measures. The commission, part of the Organization of American States (OAS), said the social unrest in Chile had cost the lives of 26…

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Financial Services industry dominates trading at Nigerian bourse
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The Financial Services industry led the activity chart this week on the floor of the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) with 690.986 million shares valued at…
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ECOWAS restates commitment to the Single Currency Project
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The President of the Commission of the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, Mr. Jean Claude Kassi Brou has restated the commitment of the…
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EU urges Malta to reform judiciary after botched murder probe
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The new European Commissioner for Justice told AFP Friday he wants to ensure Malta implements the EU's recommendations for judicial reforms following the murder of…
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Warning Iran, US slaps sanctions on Iraqi militia leaders
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The United States on Friday imposed sanctions on three Iranian-backed Iraqi militia leaders over a deadly crackdown on protests in the country, as it warned…

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