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UN Calls For Investigation of Abuses in Fallujah

HeadlineNov 17, 2004

Meanwhile the United Nations Human Rights High Commissioner yesterday called for an investigation into alleged abuses in Fallujah and elsewhere. Jose Diaz, spokesperson for the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights said, “The High Commissioner this morning called very clearly, all the parties to do all that they can to insure that civilians are protected while the fighting is going on and also that any report, alleged violations taking place in Falluja are thourougly investigated and that those responsible are brought to justice, be they members of the Multinational Force or insurgents.”

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