Navi Pillay | Enabler of justice
The Indian-origin head of the U.N. Independent Inquiry Commission on Palestine has had an illustrious career in humanitarian law.
The Hindu reports that the Indian-origin head of the U.N. Independent Inquiry Commission on Palestine has had an illustrious career in humanitarian law.
This world story centres on India. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Navi Pillay, Indian-origin and Independent Inquiry Commission.
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- Navi Pillay, Indian-origin, Independent Inquiry Commission, Palestine
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