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| Human Rights Activists Outraged Over Government Exchanging Children for Hostages |
| 2015-06-02 |
| [Tolo News] Human Rights Watch ... During the fiscal year ended June 30, 2011, HRW received a pledge from the Foundation to Promote Open Society, of which George Soros is Chairman, for general support totaling $100,000,000. The grant is being paid in installments of $10,000,000 over ten years.Through June 30, 2013, HRW had received $30,000,000 towards the fulfillment of the pledge.... (HRW) has expressed its concerns about reports that the Afghan government recently exchanged 22 children born to forces of Evil fighting in Afghanistan for the freedom of 19 hostages being held by turbans in Zabul and Ghazni provinces. The international advocacy group has demanded the government shed light on the matter. The concerns expressed by HRW officials have been echoed by Afghan politicians in Parliament and civil society activists, who called the swapping of children for hostages a gross violation of the children's rights. |
| Posted by:Fred |
| #1 So HRW really is against pedophilia, even when practiced by a Moslem. Wow what a concept. |
| Posted by: Sock Puppet of Doom 2015-06-02 00:03 |