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Brazil: Reopening of Dorothy Stang's case is rare opportunity for justice

The Para Court's decision to reopen the
case of the killing of nun Dorothy Stang offers a rare opportunity for
justice in a state where human rights defenders and social activists
live with a price on their heads, said Amnesty International today.

LONDON

The Para Court's decision to reopen the
case of the killing of nun Dorothy Stang offers a rare opportunity for
justice in a state where human rights defenders and social activists
live with a price on their heads, said Amnesty International today.

"Para has become a byword for brutality and injustice," said Tim
Cahill, Brazil researcher at Amnesty International. "The killing of
Sister Dorothy Stang illustrates the realities of dozens of human
rights and social activists in Para who are continuously persecuted and
punished for defending the rights of the landless and disposed."

Amnesty International called on the authorities to ensure a swift
and just resolution to this case, ensuring that the death of Sister
Dorothy stands as a turning point for justice in Para.

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