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In reply to the discussion: President Correa on Assange in a recent interview. [View all]sabrina 1
(62,325 posts)17. Meant to add, and ask, who are these police? The US funded ones
who have always brutally attacked the indigenous people of Ecuador? This is a very, very flawed 'report' from AI, and causes me to understand the complaints about their report as they do not identify anyone here and we all know that, like here where Bush appointees are still operating in our government, those old right wing elements are still operating in Ecuador also and it will take a lot of time to root them out and start prosecuting them.
Correa has stated, correctly, that when he does this, holds them responsible, the West then attacks him. And this is a perfect example of his claim.
I'll go with the UN's assessment as they appear to have done a lot more investigation into the facts than AI has in this case.
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"..because our country is a peaceful territory committed to justice and truth”
Tierra_y_Libertad
Jul 2012
#1
I guess you know that any report on human rights by the US State Dept. on other
sabrina 1
Jul 2012
#4
Indeed. Routine torture in prisons, massive numbers imprisoned, prosecution of whistleblowers,
Luminous Animal
Jul 2012
#14
So you admit he is correct when he claims the US is attempting to prosecute him.
sabrina 1
Jul 2012
#43
UN Secretary General, Ban commends Ecuador’s efforts on democracy, human rights, environment
sabrina 1
Jul 2012
#15
No, he has the power, as does any leader of a Democratic nation, to hold accountable
sabrina 1
Jul 2012
#21
Thanks for adding the link, sabrina. I've watched all of Assange's shows.
Luminous Animal
Jul 2012
#7