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Solidarity Picket in Dublin with Human Rights Activists in Malaysia

category international | rights, freedoms and repression | news report author Monday January 28, 2008 22:35author by Paula Geraghty

Malaysia has seen a clamp down on Human Rights. Some of those who dared to challenge have been arrested and face serious charges.
A solidarity Picket took place today at the Malaysian Embassy at Shelbourne House today
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A brief photo report from a solidarity picket which took place today at the Malaysian Embassy at Shelbourne House, Shelbourne Road in the heart of Ballsbridge.

Both the Irish and Malaysian States showed up and expressed an interest in the issue.

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General info and map of Malaysia from BBC
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/country_profile...9.stm

BBC take on 'ethnic' divisions
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/7178709.stm

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The Irish State maintain their distance
The Irish State maintain their distance

Malaysian Embassy staff have a quick look
Malaysian Embassy staff have a quick look

More supporters!
More supporters!



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