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Speaking in the Dáil last night
in a debate with the Minister for Justice Michael McDowell, the
Green Party’s Justice spokesperson Ciarán Cuffe TD called on the
Minister either to meet with the men or facilitate a process of
discussion with them.
Mr. Cuffe stated today that, “At this stage we are all concerned at
the men’s medical condition. If the Minister for Justice will not
meet them, then a mediator could be appointed to give the men
assurances that they will be treated fairly.
“The men have very practical concerns about their treatment, about
translation services, and fears about being forcibly repatriated to
Afghanistan.
“I hope that if they can receive guarantees of fair treatment from
someone or some body that they can trust that the situation can be
resolved without loss of life.”
To read Ciarán's other press
releases on Afghans' hunger strikers see:
15 May 2006
Green Party reiterates calls for McDowell to meet
with Afghani Hunger Strikers
- and calls for an end to
secrecy surrounding the Refugee Appeals Tribunal
15 May 2006
Greens welcome decision by Department of Justice to meet
with Afghani Hunger Strikers
- calls on hunger strikers to take
fluids to avoid long-term medical damage
14 May 2006
Green Party calls on McDowell to meet
with Afghani Hunger Strikers |
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