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The statements in this document were made during the eighth main session of the Human Rights Council that took place from 2 to 18 June 2008.
Report IOR 41/034/2008
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Urgent Action ASA 20/016/2008
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Urgent Action ASA 20/015/2008
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In this document Amnesty International questions the statement by the government that the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India is as powerful and ...
Document ASA 20/012/2008