Meet Human Rights Activists Bo Kyi and Umida Niazova (11/20/2008)

Duration

1:03:21

Bo Kyi, Co-founder, Burma’s Association for Assistance of Political Prisoners
Umida Niazova, Uzbek Journalist

This year, Human Rights Watch honors two former political prisoners for their relentless exposure of abuses and their tenacious support for justice for victims of human rights violations in their own countries. Meet these two courageous individuals, hear their stories, and discuss the future for Burma and Uzbekistan.

This program was recorded in front of a live audience on November 20, 2008.

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