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Fri 02 Feb 201024 human rights defenders killed last year, says Front Line report
HUMAN RIGHTS defenders across the world face increased danger and restrictions in their work, with at least 24 killed last year, according to report by Dublin-based human rights body Front Line.
“Despite the high level of commitment given to the protection of human rights defenders in theory, the sad reality is that the effective space for human rights defenders to work is steadily shrinking,” said Front Line director Mary Lawlor.
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