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Syria Elected To World Health Organization Executive Board Despite Human Rights Abuses

Emily Zanotti
Syria Elected To World Health Organization Executive Board Despite Human Rights Abuses
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Human rights activists across the world were shocked, Saturday, when Syria was selected to serve on the board of the World Health Organization despite President Bashar Assad’s record of human rights abuses, including unleashing deadly bombing raids on his own citizens.

The decision sparked protests in Syria’s independent regions, where health care workers are targeted by Assad’s government.

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