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“The murderers of the three Bytyqi brothers, New York residents who were executed by Serbian Ministry of Interior personnel in 1999, have never been prosecuted. The U.S. government cannot accept that the murderers of three of its citizens go unpunished.”

Quote by Michael Kirby

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Michael Kirby, a Puisne Justice of the High Court of Australia, was born on March 18, 1939. He is a renowned legal expert and human rights advocate, known for his contributions to the fields of human rights and constitutional law. more

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