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Rights group: Ban tear gas sales to Bahrain
Aug 1st, 2012
A U.S.-based rights group is urging for a worldwide ban on sales of tear gas to Bahrain until the Gulf state conducts a full-scale inquiry into allegations of its excessive use against anti-government protesters. (Source: Associated Press) -
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