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Police Abuse Witnesses Killed After Testifying to UN Investigator in Brazil, October 10, 2003

A second man who testified to a UN investigator about Brazilian police death squads was killed on October 9, 2003.  This incident came after President Lula da Silva pledged protection for those who came forward to speak about the human rights abuses of the police.


News Stories:

"Versão oficial: testemunha recusou proteção "
O Jornal do Brasil October 11, 2003
"Brazil Gunmen Kill Police Abuse Witnesses "
Associated Press October 10, 2003
"Rights Groups Condemn Informant Slaying "
Associated Press October 10, 2003
"Another Brazilian Killed After Meeting UN Envoy "
Reuters October 9, 2003

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