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Monday, September 10, 2012

UN rights chief cites problems in Syria, Bahrain





Pillay, who has argued that human rights are key to peace, development and humanitarian efforts, began by citing Syria's civil war as an area of grave concern with devastating consequences for civilians.

The government also abolished a tax that employers must pay to employ people from the two countries instead of hiring French workers.

"Equally troubling are violent xenophobic attacks against migrants, refugees and asylum seekers in recent months, for example, in Greece," Pillay said.


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