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IACHR expresses concern over Jamaica’s continued use of states of emergency

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WASHINGTON, Sept 6, CMC – The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) has expressed concern over Jamaica’s continued use of states of public emergency (SOEs) and calls on Andrew Holness government to ensure that measures used to prevent and combat crime are implemented in accordance with international human rights standards.

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