Bangladesh: Dhaka men in acid attacks protest
Source:
BBC Predominantly male protesters carried banners pledging to stop acid throwing. The men, and some acid victims also present at the rally, called for greater government efforts to stop the practice.
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/south_asia/4329733.stm
Submitted on Thu, 03/10/2005 - 01:00
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