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Andre Glucksmann
Andre Glucksmann is a philosopher and essayist.
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Killing Justice in Russia
2010-05-26The death of Eduard Chuvashov, a judge killed in cold blood on April 12 in Moscow, is another in a long and growing list of murders perpetrated on those in Russia who try to seek justice for the victims of crimes. These murders are not isolated occurrences; on the contrary, they define the nature of Russia's current regime.... read Comments: 4 Recommended: 0 Read: 14577
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Playing for Human Rights
Vaclav Havel, Desmond Tutu, Wei Jingsheng and Andre Glucksmann Series: Human Rights 2008-08-04PRAGUE -- The selection of Beijing to organize and host the 2008 Olympic Games was accompanied by the Chinese government’s pledges of visible progress on respect for human rights. We understood these as a condition whose fulfillment the International Olympic Committee would demand. That is how this year’s Olympics could contribute to a greater openness and respect for international standards of human rights and liberties in the host country. ... read Comments: 0 Recommended: 0 Read: 16171
