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ASEAN inaugurates human rights body

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Hua Hin (Thailand), Oct 23 : Leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations inaugurated the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) in the summit held here Friday, Xinhua reported. The leaders announced "Cha-am Hua Hin Declaration on the Inauguration of the AICHR" to pledge...

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