{"id":122370,"date":"2014-06-03T08:10:00","date_gmt":"2014-06-03T08:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/rinf.com\/alt-news\/?guid=b4db0959290191723a30418bc450422c"},"modified":"2014-06-03T08:10:00","modified_gmt":"2014-06-03T08:10:00","slug":"hunger-striking-for-liberation-and-justice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/rinf.com\/alt-news\/editorials\/hunger-striking-for-liberation-and-justice\/","title":{"rendered":"Hunger Striking for Liberation and Justice"},"content":{"rendered":"
Hunger Striking for Liberation and Justice<\/b><\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Bt Stephen Lendman<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
On April 24, 90 Palestinian uncharged administrative detainee political prisoners hunger struck. They did so for long denied justice.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Others joined them. Around 150 overall. On June 1, Maan News<\/span><\/a> reported 1,500. On May 31, Palestine’s prisoner affairs minister Issa Qaraqe feared martyrdom for some if strike continues.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
On June 2, over 100 refused food for 39 days. Around 70 were hospitalized. According to Qaraqe, they suffer from internal bleeding, memory loss and consciousness. <\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Some need surgery. It doesn’t matter. They’re threatened, beaten, ill-treated and isolated.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
They’re subjected to “cruel conditions (to) “exhaust them and break their strike,” said Qaraqe.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Israeli Prison Service spokeswoman Sivan Weissman confirmed their isolation. No further details were provided.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Qaraqe urged Arab leaders to “urgently intervene and prevent the tragedy that is about to be made by Israel.”<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Physicians for Human Rights Israel <\/a><\/span>(PHR-I) and 16 other NGO’s asked EU foreign affairs chief Catherine Ashton and UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to do so. They wrote them, saying in part:<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
“We, the Palestinian Ministry of Detainees and Ex-Detainees Affairs and the undersigned human rights organizations, wish to bring to your attention the on-going mass hunger strike\u2026and request your urgent intervention on their behalf.”<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
“The majority of the hunger strikers are protesting the continued administrative detention, which is detention without trial or charge.” <\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
“Administrative detention orders are issued by the Israeli Military Commander in the West Bank for periods of one to six months and can be renewed indefinitely.” <\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
“Administrative detainees or their lawyers are not informed of the reasons for their detention and are only informed that there is ‘secret evidence’ against them.”<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Fact: No evidence whatever exists.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Fact: Israel lies claiming otherwise.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Fact: Detainees committed no crimes.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Fact: They’re imprisoned solely for political reasons.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Fact: Police states operate this way.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Fact: America and Israel are by far the world’s worst.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
“Israel (uses) administrative detention on a systematic basis against tens of thousands of Palestinians and is an ever present threat in the daily lives of all Palestinians.”<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
“We firmly believe that Israel’s use of administrative detention should cease immediately.”<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
“Following the launch of the strike the Israeli authorities immediately began taking punitive measures against the hunger strikers.” <\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
“These included the immediate isolation of all hunger strikers away from the rest of the prison population.” <\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
“Many of hunger strikers have also been transferred to different prisons, while the leaders of the hunger strike have also been placed in isolation.”<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
“The Israeli Prison Service (IPS) and Israeli Special Forces have also been conducting violent raids on the prisoner\u2019s cells and intrusive searches the prisoners on a daily basis.” <\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
“In many cases the hunger strikers have been beaten and injured during these raids and were subsequently denied medical treatment.”<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
“As you are aware the mass hunger strike of 2012 ended on 14 May 2012 after an agreement was reached between representatives of the prisoners and the IPS.” <\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
“At this time it was agreed that Israel would limit the use of administrative to only ‘exceptional circumstances,’ as is required under international law.” <\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
“However, it is quite clear that Israel has reneged on the agreement as it has continued to use administrative detention on a systematic basis which has compelled the prisoners to launch a fresh strike.”<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
‘(W)e feel that the prisoners must and can play a central role in bringing about a genuine and lasting peace.”<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Note: Nine Palestinian Legislative Council members are imprisoned. They committed no crimes. <\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
They belong to the wrong political parties. Six are hunger striking for justice.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
They’re lawlessly held uncharged and untried. They’re political prisoners. NGO letter signatories include:<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Addameer Prisoners Support and Human Rights Association<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Aldameer Association for Human Rights<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Al-Haq<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Al Mezan Center for Human Rights<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Badil Resource Center for Palestinian Residency and Refugee Rights<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Defence for Children International \u2014 Palestine Section<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Ensan Center for Human Rights and Democracy<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Hurryyat \u2014Centre for Defense of Liberties and Civil Rights<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Jerusalem Center for Legal Aid and Human Rights<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Ramallah Center for Human Rights Studies<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Women\u2019s Centre for Legal Aid and Counseling<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Palestinian Center for Human Rights<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
The Public Committee against Torture in Israel<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Adalah – The Center for Arab Minority Rights in Israel<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Physicians for Human Rights – Israel<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Arab Association for Human Rights<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Palestinian Prisoners Society<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Ministry of Detainees and Ex-Detainees Affairs<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Hunger striking is open-ended. Palestinian Ministry of Detainees undersecretary Ziad Abu Ein said increasing numbers of detainees are involved.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
They’re determined to contest horrific prison conditions. They’re fighting for fundamental rights.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
According to Abu Ein: <\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
“With their will and determination, the detainees are defeating the occupation, exposing its policies and crimes.”<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
“We need more support (for) the detainees and their cause. We need more international activities.” <\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
“Our people are united. Our international relations are much bigger and wider that Israel’s illegitimate occupation. We need to end those crimes.”<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Palestinian Ministry of Detainees lawyer Ali Sa’ady visited three hunger strikers.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
They’re in cells “darker and colder than graves,” he said. They’re not fit for human use. <\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
They’re too small. Prisoners are denied soap, towels, covers and clean clothes.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
They’re abusively treated. They’re repeatedly beaten. They’re denied family visits. Lawyer visits are restricted or denied.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Ahmad Rimawi is a student. He’s aged 19.  On November 17, 2012, he was arrested. He remains administratively held uncharged.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
In May, Israel extended his detention another six month. His father, Ishraq, was imprisoned in June 2001. He committed no crimes.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
He’s serving a 19-year sentence. Father and son joined in solidarity. At Naqab prison. They’re hunger striking for justice.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
On April 29, they began. Israel separated them. Ishraq was transferred to Eshel prison.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
On May 28, Ahmad was hospitalized. He’s suffering from extreme weakness. He repeatedly faints.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Abdul Razeq Yasin Hasan Farraj has been administratively held uncharged for over 92 months.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
He was detained five previous times. He’s 51 years old. He spent over 14 years of his life imprisoned.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
He committed no crimes. He’s one of thousands of Israeli political prisoners.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
He’s accused of being a Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) member. <\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Israel calls it an illegal organization. It does so without just cause.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Farraj was last arrested on February 25, 2014. On March 3, he appeared before Ofer Military Court.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Military prosecutors accused him of “guiding and directing” PFLP members. <\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
He’s administratively detained unjustly. He’s prevented from participating in legal political activities. <\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
His lawyer is denied specific reasons why. Prosecutors said all details are secret.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Israeli military courts are kangaroo tribunals. Guilt by accusation is official Israeli policy. <\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Judge Ron Delomi confirmed Farraj’s administrative detention order.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
He lied claiming “the materials included in the (secret) file are true and are enough to hold Farraj in administrative detention.”<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
He’s “a senior member in the PFLP, and his connections and impact on society indicate that he is dangerous.”<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
He ordered Farraj held administratively uncharged for six months. Through August 24. Interminably if Israel wishes.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
For 20 years, military prosecutors failed to charge Farraj. He spent over 14 years imprisoned administratively.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Unjustly. For political reasons. It bears repeating. He committed no crimes. He’s a human rights defender. <\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Israel violated Fourth Geneva’s Article 78. It permits administrative detentions only when clear evidence shows it’s necessary for security reasons.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
“(I)n accordance with the provisions of the present Convention.”<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
With “the right of appeal\u2026with the least possible delay.” With full rights for “protected persons.”<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Israel systematically spurns virtually all international law provisions. It does what it wants with impunity. <\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
It remains unaccountable. On April 30, Farraj hunger struck with other Palestinian detainees for justice.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
He’s imprisoned without just cause. He’s a Finance & Administration at Union of Agricultural Work Committees (UAWC) director.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
UAWC advocates for Palestinian farmer rights. Lawlessly imprisoning Farraj obstructs its work. <\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Administratively detaining him and other Palestinians uncharged and untried based on secret evidence withheld from defense counsel violates core international law provisions.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Many administrative detainees languish in Israel’s gulag for years. Their fundamental rights are denied. <\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
They suffer out of sight, mind and public consciousness. World leaders able to help do nothing. Israeli crimes to grave to ignore go unpunished.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Stephen Lendman lives in Chicago. He can be reached at lendmanstephen@sbcglobal.net. <\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
His new book as editor and contributor is titled “Flashpoint in Ukraine: US Drive for Hegemony Risks WW III.”<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
http:\/\/www.claritypress.com\/LendmanIII.html<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Visit his blog site at sjlendman.blogspot.com. <\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Listen to cutting-edge discussions with distinguished guests on the Progressive Radio News Hour on the Progressive Radio Network.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
It airs three times weekly: live on Sundays at 1PM Central time plus two prerecorded archived programs. <\/div>\n
<\/div>\n

<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.progressiveradionetwork.com\/the-progressive-news-hour <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Hunger Striking for Liberation and Justice<\/b><\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Bt Stephen Lendman<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
On April 24, 90 Palestinian uncharged administrative detainee political prisoners hunger struck. They did so for long denied justice.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Others joined them. Around 150 overall. On June 1, Maan News<\/span><\/a> reported 1,500. On May 31, Palestine’s prisoner affairs minister Issa Qaraqe feared martyrdom for some if strike continues.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
On June 2, over 100 refused food for 39 days. Around 70 were hospitalized. According to Qaraqe, they suffer from internal bleeding, memory loss and consciousness. <\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Some need surgery. It doesn’t matter. They’re threatened, beaten, ill-treated and isolated.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
They’re subjected to “cruel conditions (to) “exhaust them and break their strike,” said Qaraqe.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Israeli Prison Service spokeswoman Sivan Weissman confirmed their isolation. No further details were provided.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Qaraqe urged Arab leaders to “urgently intervene and prevent the tragedy that is about to be made by Israel.”<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Physicians for Human Rights Israel <\/a><\/span>(PHR-I) and 16 other NGO’s asked EU foreign affairs chief Catherine Ashton and UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to do so. They wrote them, saying in part:<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
“We, the Palestinian Ministry of Detainees and Ex-Detainees Affairs and the undersigned human rights organizations, wish to bring to your attention the on-going mass hunger strike…and request your urgent intervention on their behalf.”<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
“The majority of the hunger strikers are protesting the continued administrative detention, which is detention without trial or charge.” <\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
“Administrative detention orders are issued by the Israeli Military Commander in the West Bank for periods of one to six months and can be renewed indefinitely.” <\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
“Administrative detainees or their lawyers are not informed of the reasons for their detention and are only informed that there is ‘secret evidence’ against them.”<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Fact: No evidence whatever exists.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Fact: Israel lies claiming otherwise.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Fact: Detainees committed no crimes.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Fact: They’re imprisoned solely for political reasons.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Fact: Police states operate this way.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Fact: America and Israel are by far the world’s worst.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
“Israel (uses) administrative detention on a systematic basis against tens of thousands of Palestinians and is an ever present threat in the daily lives of all Palestinians.”<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
“We firmly believe that Israel’s use of administrative detention should cease immediately.”<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
“Following the launch of the strike the Israeli authorities immediately began taking punitive measures against the hunger strikers.” <\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
“These included the immediate isolation of all hunger strikers away from the rest of the prison population.” <\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
“Many of hunger strikers have also been transferred to different prisons, while the leaders of the hunger strike have also been placed in isolation.”<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
“The Israeli Prison Service (IPS) and Israeli Special Forces have also been conducting violent raids on the prisoner’s cells and intrusive searches the prisoners on a daily basis.” <\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
“In many cases the hunger strikers have been beaten and injured during these raids and were subsequently denied medical treatment.”<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
“As you are aware the mass hunger strike of 2012 ended on 14 May 2012 after an agreement was reached between representatives of the prisoners and the IPS.” <\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
“At this time it was agreed that Israel would limit the use of administrative to only ‘exceptional circumstances,’ as is required under international law.” <\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
“However, it is quite clear that Israel has reneged on the agreement as it has continued to use administrative detention on a systematic basis which has compelled the prisoners to launch a fresh strike.”<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
‘(W)e feel that the prisoners must and can play a central role in bringing about a genuine and lasting peace.”<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Note: Nine Palestinian Legislative Council members are imprisoned. They committed no crimes. <\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
They belong to the wrong political parties. Six are hunger striking for justice.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
They’re lawlessly held uncharged and untried. They’re political prisoners. NGO letter signatories include:<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Addameer Prisoners Support and Human Rights Association<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Aldameer Association for Human Rights<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Al-Haq<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Al Mezan Center for Human Rights<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Badil Resource Center for Palestinian Residency and Refugee Rights<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Defence for Children International – Palestine Section<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Ensan Center for Human Rights and Democracy<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Hurryyat –Centre for Defense of Liberties and Civil Rights<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Jerusalem Center for Legal Aid and Human Rights<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Ramallah Center for Human Rights Studies<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Women’s Centre for Legal Aid and Counseling<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Palestinian Center for Human Rights<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
The Public Committee against Torture in Israel<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Adalah – The Center for Arab Minority Rights in Israel<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Physicians for Human Rights – Israel<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Arab Association for Human Rights<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Palestinian Prisoners Society<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Ministry of Detainees and Ex-Detainees Affairs<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Hunger striking is open-ended. Palestinian Ministry of Detainees undersecretary Ziad Abu Ein said increasing numbers of detainees are involved.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
They’re determined to contest horrific prison conditions. They’re fighting for fundamental rights.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
According to Abu Ein: <\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
“With their will and determination, the detainees are defeating the occupation, exposing its policies and crimes.”<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
“We need more support (for) the detainees and their cause. We need more international activities.” <\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
“Our people are united. Our international relations are much bigger and wider that Israel’s illegitimate occupation. We need to end those crimes.”<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Palestinian Ministry of Detainees lawyer Ali Sa’ady visited three hunger strikers.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
They’re in cells “darker and colder than graves,” he said. They’re not fit for human use. <\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
They’re too small. Prisoners are denied soap, towels, covers and clean clothes.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
They’re abusively treated. They’re repeatedly beaten. They’re denied family visits. Lawyer visits are restricted or denied.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Ahmad Rimawi is a student. He’s aged 19.  On November 17, 2012, he was arrested. He remains administratively held uncharged.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
In May, Israel extended his detention another six month. His father, Ishraq, was imprisoned in June 2001. He committed no crimes.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
He’s serving a 19-year sentence. Father and son joined in solidarity. At Naqab prison. They’re hunger striking for justice.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
On April 29, they began. Israel separated them. Ishraq was transferred to Eshel prison.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
On May 28, Ahmad was hospitalized. He’s suffering from extreme weakness. He repeatedly faints.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Abdul Razeq Yasin Hasan Farraj has been administratively held uncharged for over 92 months.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
He was detained five previous times. He’s 51 years old. He spent over 14 years of his life imprisoned.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
He committed no crimes. He’s one of thousands of Israeli political prisoners.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
He’s accused of being a Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) member. <\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Israel calls it an illegal organization. It does so without just cause.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Farraj was last arrested on February 25, 2014. On March 3, he appeared before Ofer Military Court.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Military prosecutors accused him of “guiding and directing” PFLP members. <\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
He’s administratively detained unjustly. He’s prevented from participating in legal political activities. <\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
His lawyer is denied specific reasons why. Prosecutors said all details are secret.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Israeli military courts are kangaroo tribunals. Guilt by accusation is official Israeli policy. <\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Judge Ron Delomi confirmed Farraj’s administrative detention order.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
He lied claiming “the materials included in the (secret) file are true and are enough to hold Farraj in administrative detention.”<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
He’s “a senior member in the PFLP, and his connections and impact on society indicate that he is dangerous.”<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
He ordered Farraj held administratively uncharged for six months. Through August 24. Interminably if Israel wishes.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
For 20 years, military prosecutors failed to charge Farraj. He spent over 14 years imprisoned administratively.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Unjustly. For political reasons. It bears repeating. He committed no crimes. He’s a human rights defender. <\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Israel violated Fourth Geneva’s Article 78. It permits administrative detentions only when clear evidence shows it’s necessary for security reasons.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
“(I)n accordance with the provisions of the present Convention.”<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
With “the right of appeal…with the least possible delay.” With full rights for “protected persons.”<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Israel systematically spurns virtually all international law provisions. It does what it wants with impunity. <\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
It remains unaccountable. On April 30, Farraj hunger struck with other Palestinian detainees for justice.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
He’s imprisoned without just cause. He’s a Finance & Administration at Union of Agricultural Work Committees (UAWC) director.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
UAWC advocates for Palestinian farmer rights. Lawlessly imprisoning Farraj obstructs its work. <\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Administratively detaining him and other Palestinians uncharged and untried based on secret evidence withheld from defense counsel violates core international law provisions.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Many administrative detainees languish in Israel’s gulag for years. Their fundamental rights are denied. <\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
They suffer out of sight, mind and public consciousness. World leaders able to help do nothing. Israeli crimes to grave to ignore go unpunished.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Stephen Lendman lives in Chicago. He can be reached at lendmanstephen@sbcglobal.net. <\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
His new book as editor and contributor is titled “Flashpoint in Ukraine: US Drive for Hegemony Risks WW III.”<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
http:\/\/www.claritypress.com\/LendmanIII.html<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Visit his blog site at sjlendman.blogspot.com. <\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Listen to cutting-edge discussions with distinguished guests on the Progressive Radio News Hour on the Progressive Radio Network.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
It airs three times weekly: live on Sundays at 1PM Central time plus two prerecorded archived programs. <\/div>\n
<\/div>\n

<\/p>\n

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