New Democrat Party (Canada): New Democrats call for UN commission of inquiry on Burma

1 September 2010, 1:30 pm

Ottawa – Canada should add its support for the establishment of a UN Commission of Inquiry into alleged crimes against humanity and war crimes committed by the military regime in Burma, says New Democrat Leader Jack Layton (Toronto-Danforth). “Canadians have spoken out against human rights violations in Burma – from political repression and forced displacement [...]... Read More »

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