SARAJEVO, Bosnia (September 9,2008) - A member of the Bosnian State Presidency Željko Komšić has urged Sweden yesterday not to allow the early release of Serbian war criminal Biljana Plavšić,who was convicted for war crimes committed during the 1992-1995 Serbian aggression against Bosnia.
Bosnian State Presidency Member Željko Komšić sent a letter to Pero Westerberg, the Parliament President of Sweden, and Frederik Reinfeldt, the Prime Minister of Sweden, of the following content:
"In the Swedish prison Hinseberg, since 23.06.2003, Biljana Plavšić has been serving her eleven-year long sentence convicted by ICTY for being a member of the top war leadership of the Bosnian Serbs, for the worst crimes committed against humanity. She participated in planning, creation and implementation of persecution and destruction of the Bosniacs, the Croats and other non-Serbs in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
I possess information about the possibility that after serving 2/3 of the punishment, the competent judicial organs of the Kingdom of Sweden could accept the prisoner’s request for shortening the sentence, i.e. a pardon her and forward it to ICTY.
As a Member of the Bosnia and Herzegovina Presidency, but also personally, I think that, given the gravity of the acts for which she has been convicted, and because of her reported unwillingness to have any further cooperation with the ICTY in other cases, any act of mercy toward the mentioned person would be a great mistake and an insult for the families of the victims of the criminal enterprise in which she took part for which she has been convicted.
In addition to the committed genocide in the Srebrenica area, more than 100,000 killed in Bosnia and Herzegovina, hundreds of thousands of wounded and thousands of raped women are a direct result of Biljana Plavšić’s activities, as well as the fact that there are more than 13,000 persons currently missing in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
One should especially bear in mind the fact that 60,000 citizens originally from Bosnia and Herzegovina currently live and work in the Kingdom of Sweden, majority of them had had to leave the country because of the prisoner’s war engagement.
I am of the opinion that all this does not leave any ethical possibility for displaying any act of mercy toward the prisoner, for the competent organs of the Kingdom of Sweden.
I hope that you will respect my opinion on this matter and in this way contribute to the enhancement and improvement of the traditionally friendly relations between our two countries.”
Serbian fascist Biljana Plavsic, 78, was indicted and tried by The Hague Tribunal. In 2002, she plea bargained and was convicted to a shamefully low sentence of 11 years in jail for crimes against humanity.
As part of Serbian war criminal Biljana Plavsic’s plea deal, she laid the blame for the genocide committed during the 1992-95 Serbian aggression against Bosnia on the late former Yugoslav president,Serbian war criminal Slobodan Milosevic, and on former leaders of the Serbians living in Bosnia,Serbian war criminals Radovan Karadzic and Ratko Mladic.
A month ago, a group of Serbian fascist launched an appeal to the Hague Tribunal and Swedish authorities for Serbian war criminal Plavsic’s early release on the basis of her age and the period she has already spent in the jail. This plea was also backed by the leader of the genocidal Serbian creature in Bosnia "RS",Serban fascist Milorad Dodik, who even visisted her in her cell less than a month ago.
In 2009, the convicted Serbian war criminal Biljana Plavsic will serve two-thirds of her sentence, after which Swedish laws allow an early release of prisoners in case of their good behaviour. However,Komsic’s letter could block this move.
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Thursday, July 17, 2008
SIPA INVESTIGATES THE MURKY BUSINESS DEALINGS OF SERBIAN FASCIST MILORAD DODIK
SARAJEVO, Bosnia (17 July,2008) - The “murky” business deals by Serbian fascist Milorad Dodik,the leader of the genocidal Serbian creature in Bosnia "RS", are being probed by the Bosnian State Information and Protection Agency (SIPA), Bosnian daily Oslobodjenje reports.In its report published today, Oslobodjenje quoted the Bosnian State Information and Protection Agency sources and documents.According to the newspaper, numerous “murky” activities of Serbian fascist Milorad Dodik and his "governments" – since 1998 – have drawn attention from SIPA.The list of these activities includes the potential misuse of the donation of some 25million Euros, which was provided by the EU between 1998 and 2000 for the reconstruction of refugees’ homes.
According to the Oslobodjenje report, while some of these funds could have been diverted for the construction of infrastructure in Banja Luka and Dodik’s hometown of Laktasi – including the construction of a sports hall for the Igokea basketball team, whose director is Dodik.
According to the newspaper, SIPA is also interested in some of the recent privatisation deals arranged by Serbian fascist Milorad Dodik.
Oslobodjenje said that SIPA is looking into possible violations of public procurement and privatisation regulations, as well as in some parts of the arrangements which could have been illegal.
The local branch of the international anti-corruption watchdog organisation Transparency International has recently strongly criticised Serbian fascist Milorad Dodik’s business deals for possible misuse of funds or corruption. Yet soon afterwards, the organisation had to close its Banja Luka office for security concerns after it was targeted by what it said was “a smear campaign” by Dodik and media close to him.
In the past, various international officials have confirmed that the Bosnian state institutions have wanted to investigate Serbian fascist Milorad Dodik for potential corruption and misuse of office between 1998-2000, but any such attempts were blocked by the U.S. administration, which saw him as a key player against the then ruling against Serbian fascist party (SDS) in the genocidal Serbian creature in Bosnia "RS".
After retaking power in 2005, Serbian fascist Milorad Dodik and his SNSD Party have become much more radical in their public statements than the SDS.
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Friday, July 11, 2008
TRANSPARENCY INTERNATIONAL SUSPENDS OPERATIONS IN BOSNIA
SARAJEVO, Bosnia (July 11,2008) - In the face of what it calls “unwarranted and damaging” attacks, anti-corruption watchdog Transparency International announced on July 10 2008 that it was suspending operations in Bosnia and evacuating its staff.
The development follows allegations by the leader of the genocidal Serbian creature in Bosia "RS",Serbian fascist Milorad Dodik, that "Transparency International staff were involved in racketeering and organised crime".
Transparency International said that it was deeply concerned about the safety of its staff, and after consultations with the European Union Police Mission in Bosnia (EUPM), had decided to put operations on hold and withdraw its staff.
“It is one of the few times in Transparency International’s history that a national chapter has been intimidated to the point of having to suspend operations. We are deeply concerned and saddened, and stand in solidarity with our colleagues in Bosnia,” Transparency International managing director Cobus de Swardt said in a statement issued in Berlin,Germany.
Transparency International said that EUPM had pledged to monitor developments, “in the absence of any meaningful local police protection”.
“The ongoing public accusations against the only independent anti-corruption watchdog in the country and the leading NGO combating corruption provides an accurate landscape of Bosnia today: a very dangerous place for voices of criticism calling for accountability and transparency in the work of the ruling powers,” Transparency International said.
“Despite progress made, it is still practically impossible for anti-corruption watchdogs to operate in the country.”
At a meeting on July 9, the International Community's Principal Deputy High Representative in Bosnia Raffi Gregorian gave evidence to the Bosnian State Chief Prosecutor suggesting that the leaders of the genocidal Serbian fascist creature in Bosnia "RS had in late 2007 begun planning a campaign of allegations to attempt to discredit Transparency International.
“It took some months until the action was put in motion and today, the staff of Transparency International lives in an extremely uncertain environment,” Transparency International said.
Speaking after the July 9 meeting, Gregorian said: “It is high time to stop the propaganda campaign against Transparency International and allow independent judicial institutions to investigate any allegations in accordance with principles of due process and impartiality”.
A Transparency International statement on July 9 quoted the Bosnian State Chief Prosecutor as saying that the Bosnian State Prosecutor’s Office had not received any report of crimes or any witness statements alleging racketeering by representatives of Transparency International.
Meanwhile, on July 10, New York-based watchdog Human Rights Watch issued a report saying that Bosnia’s cantonal and district courts faced “serious challenges in their efforts to fairly and efficiently try cases of war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide”.
“A sustained commitment by local authorities, as well as substantial international support, is needed to address the large backlog of cases,” Human Rights Watch said. “Local and national authorities in Bosnia should demonstrate the political will to ensure fair and effective trials can be held.”
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The development follows allegations by the leader of the genocidal Serbian creature in Bosia "RS",Serbian fascist Milorad Dodik, that "Transparency International staff were involved in racketeering and organised crime".
Transparency International said that it was deeply concerned about the safety of its staff, and after consultations with the European Union Police Mission in Bosnia (EUPM), had decided to put operations on hold and withdraw its staff.
“It is one of the few times in Transparency International’s history that a national chapter has been intimidated to the point of having to suspend operations. We are deeply concerned and saddened, and stand in solidarity with our colleagues in Bosnia,” Transparency International managing director Cobus de Swardt said in a statement issued in Berlin,Germany.
Transparency International said that EUPM had pledged to monitor developments, “in the absence of any meaningful local police protection”.
“The ongoing public accusations against the only independent anti-corruption watchdog in the country and the leading NGO combating corruption provides an accurate landscape of Bosnia today: a very dangerous place for voices of criticism calling for accountability and transparency in the work of the ruling powers,” Transparency International said.
“Despite progress made, it is still practically impossible for anti-corruption watchdogs to operate in the country.”
At a meeting on July 9, the International Community's Principal Deputy High Representative in Bosnia Raffi Gregorian gave evidence to the Bosnian State Chief Prosecutor suggesting that the leaders of the genocidal Serbian fascist creature in Bosnia "RS had in late 2007 begun planning a campaign of allegations to attempt to discredit Transparency International.
“It took some months until the action was put in motion and today, the staff of Transparency International lives in an extremely uncertain environment,” Transparency International said.
Speaking after the July 9 meeting, Gregorian said: “It is high time to stop the propaganda campaign against Transparency International and allow independent judicial institutions to investigate any allegations in accordance with principles of due process and impartiality”.
A Transparency International statement on July 9 quoted the Bosnian State Chief Prosecutor as saying that the Bosnian State Prosecutor’s Office had not received any report of crimes or any witness statements alleging racketeering by representatives of Transparency International.
Meanwhile, on July 10, New York-based watchdog Human Rights Watch issued a report saying that Bosnia’s cantonal and district courts faced “serious challenges in their efforts to fairly and efficiently try cases of war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide”.
“A sustained commitment by local authorities, as well as substantial international support, is needed to address the large backlog of cases,” Human Rights Watch said. “Local and national authorities in Bosnia should demonstrate the political will to ensure fair and effective trials can be held.”
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Tuesday, March 4, 2008
BOSNIAN PUBLIC CONCERNED ABOUT LAJCAK'S TRAGICOMIC STATEMENTS
SARAJEVO, Bosnia (March 4,2008) - "Whole public in Bosnia is a witness of a tragicomic statement of the International Community's High Representative Miroslav Lajcak that (the prime minister of the genocidal Serbian creature in Bosnia 'RS'), Milorad Dodik 'gave guarantees to the International Community of the peace and stability in Bosnia'(?). Such statement would cause laughter if it did not came from the man who has all the real power in this country which brings us to the position where we have to think and be worried over our future," stated the press release of the Bosnian Social Democratic Party (SDP).
"We do not have to remind the public that Lajcak’s guarantee of the “peace and stability” is the same Milorad Dodik who in the latest period is working only to destabilize the situation in Bosnia and is seriously threatening the peaceful existence of all citizens in this country. All war incensing paroles from RS are only gaining intensity such as tries to relate all the happenings in the region, especially Kosovo independence with situation in Bosnia," the SDP said .
"Instead of sanctioning this kind of behavior which works only against Bosnia, the Office of the International Community's High Representative in Bosnia (OHR) helplessly expresses its concern while serious threats for this country are being made, and they are authorized by international community to do something. That is why all Bosnian citizens should be worried by the silence and obvious inadmissible passiveness of the High Representative.
SDP once more invites Lajcak not to be only bystander of the occurrences in Bosnia and not to run from using Bonn powers every time when sovereignty and territorial integrity of Bosnia as well as peace is threatened," stated the SDP.
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"We do not have to remind the public that Lajcak’s guarantee of the “peace and stability” is the same Milorad Dodik who in the latest period is working only to destabilize the situation in Bosnia and is seriously threatening the peaceful existence of all citizens in this country. All war incensing paroles from RS are only gaining intensity such as tries to relate all the happenings in the region, especially Kosovo independence with situation in Bosnia," the SDP said .
"Instead of sanctioning this kind of behavior which works only against Bosnia, the Office of the International Community's High Representative in Bosnia (OHR) helplessly expresses its concern while serious threats for this country are being made, and they are authorized by international community to do something. That is why all Bosnian citizens should be worried by the silence and obvious inadmissible passiveness of the High Representative.
SDP once more invites Lajcak not to be only bystander of the occurrences in Bosnia and not to run from using Bonn powers every time when sovereignty and territorial integrity of Bosnia as well as peace is threatened," stated the SDP.
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Tuesday, February 26, 2008
SDA CRITICIZES LAJCAK FOR SUPPORTING ENEMIES OF BOSNIA
SARAJEVO, Bosnia (February 26,2008) – The Party of Democratic Action (SDA),which is the strongest Bosnian political party, stated that the “forces of Bosnia” are now much stronger than before the 1992-1995 Serbian,Montenegrin and Croatian aggressions against Bosnia and would protect integrity of Bosnia's borders.
“Those who have problem with the Bosnian State or who don't see it as their country, can leave for wherever they want, but they cannot take any part of Bosnian territory,” the SDA statement read,demanding the Serbians living in Bosnia stop contemplating independence.
The SDA also criticised the International Community's High Representative Miroslav Lajcak who on Friday met the prime minister of the genocidal Serbian creature in Bosnia (RS) , Milorad Dodik, in an attempt to calm tensions that have arisen since Kosovo's declaration of independence.
“The behaviour of the international community is worrying, especially the behaviour of High Representative Miroslav Lajcak,” the SDA said, criticising Lajcak for tolerating radical rhetoric from the political representatives of the Serbians living in Bosnia “without undertaking of any measures.”
Lajcak rebuked the SDA's allegations, asserting “I don’t know whether they are aware how dangerous their message is. No party can decide who can live in this country and who cannot.”
He said that a key part of his mandate is to meet all of Bosnia's senior politicians, including Dodik as well as SDA leaders.
Lajcak emphasised that during the meeting with Dodik, he supported the existence of the genocidal Serbian creature in Bosnia (RS) and that it has no legal right to secede.
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“Those who have problem with the Bosnian State or who don't see it as their country, can leave for wherever they want, but they cannot take any part of Bosnian territory,” the SDA statement read,demanding the Serbians living in Bosnia stop contemplating independence.
The SDA also criticised the International Community's High Representative Miroslav Lajcak who on Friday met the prime minister of the genocidal Serbian creature in Bosnia (RS) , Milorad Dodik, in an attempt to calm tensions that have arisen since Kosovo's declaration of independence.
“The behaviour of the international community is worrying, especially the behaviour of High Representative Miroslav Lajcak,” the SDA said, criticising Lajcak for tolerating radical rhetoric from the political representatives of the Serbians living in Bosnia “without undertaking of any measures.”
Lajcak rebuked the SDA's allegations, asserting “I don’t know whether they are aware how dangerous their message is. No party can decide who can live in this country and who cannot.”
He said that a key part of his mandate is to meet all of Bosnia's senior politicians, including Dodik as well as SDA leaders.
Lajcak emphasised that during the meeting with Dodik, he supported the existence of the genocidal Serbian creature in Bosnia (RS) and that it has no legal right to secede.
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Monday, February 25, 2008
LAJČÁK: NOBODY HAS RIGHT OF OBSTRUCTING BOSNIA'S EU INTEGRATION PROCESS
TREBINJE, Bosnia (February 25,2008) – The EU integration process is a priority of Bosnia and its leaders should do everything to fulfill conditions for signing of the Stabilisation and Association Agreement (SAA),the International Community's High Representative in Bosnia Miroslav Lajcak stated after a meeting with the SNSD Party President and the prime minister of the genocidal Serbian creature in Bosnia (RS) Milorad Dodik, in Crkvina, near the southern Bosnian town of Trebinje.
He stated that nobody has the right of obstructing Bosnia's EU integration process and the Mostar Declaration on the Bosnian police reform.
Lajcak stated that the Kosovo independence declaration has significantly influenced the political atmosphere in the region but that the EU future of Bosnia does not depend in any way on Kosovo.
This was one in the series of consultations the High Representative will have with political parties’ leaders in Bosnia.
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He stated that nobody has the right of obstructing Bosnia's EU integration process and the Mostar Declaration on the Bosnian police reform.
Lajcak stated that the Kosovo independence declaration has significantly influenced the political atmosphere in the region but that the EU future of Bosnia does not depend in any way on Kosovo.
This was one in the series of consultations the High Representative will have with political parties’ leaders in Bosnia.
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Sunday, February 24, 2008
GENOCIDAL SERBIAN CREATURE IN BOSNIA (RS) THREATENS SECESSION
BANJA LUKA, Bosnia (February 24,2008) - The genocidal Serbian creature in Bosnia "the RS" has threatened to hold a referendum on secession from Bosnia if a majority of U.N. member states and the European Union recognise Kosovo's independence.
Such a move would put into question the Dayton Peace Agreement which ended the 1992-1995 Serbian,Montenegrin and Croatian aggressions against Bosnia.
Washington was the first to condemn such an initiative.
"Bosnia is a sovereign and independent state and its territorial integrity and sovereignty are an undeniable fact," the U.S. Ambassador to Bosnia Charles English told Bosnian daily Oslobodjenje.
"The three-and-a-half-year long war was expected to provide an answer to the question if someone had a right to secede from Bosnia. Dayton (peace agreement) solved the issue.There is no right to secession," the U.S. Ambassador stated.
The British ambassador to Bosnia, Matthew Rycroft, said in Banja Luka that his country had recognized the independence of Kosovo. After talking with the prime minister of the genocidal Serbian creature in Bosnia (RS) Milorad Dodik,Ambassador Rycroft stated that "RS will not secede from Bosnia, nor would the status of this entity change".
A member of the Bosnian Presidency Haris Silajdzic stated in the Bosnian capital Sarajevo that: "Resolution against Kosovo independence proclamation adopted by the RS entity parliament, has no legal effect, for entities are not states and have no such jurisdiction."
The International Community's High Representative in Bosnia,Miroslav Lajcak stressed that Bosnia is an internationally recognized state whose sovereignty and territorial integrity is guaranteed by the Dayton Peace Agreement.
"Entities of Bosnia have no right to secede from Bosnia under the Dayton Peace Agreement. The constitutional structure of Bosnia,including the existence of the entities, can only be changed in accordance with the amendment procedure prescribed in the Bosnian Constitution," Lajcak stated.
The High Representative expects that the Bosnian authorities will fulfill their obligations and maintain public order.
Political analyst Srecko Latal did not hide his concerns.
"If they really proceeded with organising a referendum, that would destabilise Bosnia further because the international community would clearly not allow it," Latal said.
Other analysts share similar views, stressing the international community should, despite opposite calls by some local politicians, maintain its presence in the country.
"The international community will have to stay for a longer period of time in Bosnia," political analyst Ivan Sijakovic said.
For Emil Habul, another Sarajevo-based analyst, the parliament of the genocidal Serbian creature in Bosnia (RS) tried to "take up positions for the future."
"RS secession is an idea that has been smoldering since 1992, but Dodik and his government understand that it is impossible to achieve," Habul said.
Political analyst Tanja Topic warned that Bosnia is "unstable and fragile." But she stressed the Southeastern European country's "borders will be inviolable" due to the "clear position of the international community."
"Bosnia is an international protectorate and as long as there is a strong presence of the international community a referendum in RS is a big political illusion," Topic said.
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Such a move would put into question the Dayton Peace Agreement which ended the 1992-1995 Serbian,Montenegrin and Croatian aggressions against Bosnia.
Washington was the first to condemn such an initiative.
"Bosnia is a sovereign and independent state and its territorial integrity and sovereignty are an undeniable fact," the U.S. Ambassador to Bosnia Charles English told Bosnian daily Oslobodjenje.
"The three-and-a-half-year long war was expected to provide an answer to the question if someone had a right to secede from Bosnia. Dayton (peace agreement) solved the issue.There is no right to secession," the U.S. Ambassador stated.
The British ambassador to Bosnia, Matthew Rycroft, said in Banja Luka that his country had recognized the independence of Kosovo. After talking with the prime minister of the genocidal Serbian creature in Bosnia (RS) Milorad Dodik,Ambassador Rycroft stated that "RS will not secede from Bosnia, nor would the status of this entity change".
A member of the Bosnian Presidency Haris Silajdzic stated in the Bosnian capital Sarajevo that: "Resolution against Kosovo independence proclamation adopted by the RS entity parliament, has no legal effect, for entities are not states and have no such jurisdiction."
The International Community's High Representative in Bosnia,Miroslav Lajcak stressed that Bosnia is an internationally recognized state whose sovereignty and territorial integrity is guaranteed by the Dayton Peace Agreement.
"Entities of Bosnia have no right to secede from Bosnia under the Dayton Peace Agreement. The constitutional structure of Bosnia,including the existence of the entities, can only be changed in accordance with the amendment procedure prescribed in the Bosnian Constitution," Lajcak stated.
The High Representative expects that the Bosnian authorities will fulfill their obligations and maintain public order.
Political analyst Srecko Latal did not hide his concerns.
"If they really proceeded with organising a referendum, that would destabilise Bosnia further because the international community would clearly not allow it," Latal said.
Other analysts share similar views, stressing the international community should, despite opposite calls by some local politicians, maintain its presence in the country.
"The international community will have to stay for a longer period of time in Bosnia," political analyst Ivan Sijakovic said.
For Emil Habul, another Sarajevo-based analyst, the parliament of the genocidal Serbian creature in Bosnia (RS) tried to "take up positions for the future."
"RS secession is an idea that has been smoldering since 1992, but Dodik and his government understand that it is impossible to achieve," Habul said.
Political analyst Tanja Topic warned that Bosnia is "unstable and fragile." But she stressed the Southeastern European country's "borders will be inviolable" due to the "clear position of the international community."
"Bosnia is an international protectorate and as long as there is a strong presence of the international community a referendum in RS is a big political illusion," Topic said.
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Saturday, January 26, 2008
SDA: POLITICAL PARTIES WHICH DO NOT ADVOCATE INTERESTS OF BOSNIA WANT TO SEE OHR DISMISSED
SARAJEVO, Bosnia (January 26, 2008) – The Party of Democratic Action (SDA) is against the attempts of annulment of the Office of the International Community's High Representative in Bosnia (OHR) or redefinition of its role.”OHR’s role cannot be changed before this country’s Constitution is changed. Dayton Agreement cannot function without the Annex 10, which is related to the OHR. It serves to unblock all the obstacles that have been put into the Dayton Agreement”,the SDA Party said yesterday.
The Party of Democratic Action added that annulment of the OHR or the Bonn Powers is advocated by political forces that have been obstructing reform processes in Bosnia.Also,their contribution to the country is questionable.
The SDA is of the opinion that the OHR can be dismissed once Bosnia becomes an EU and NATO member.
The party calls the Peace Implementation Council not to let destabilization of Bosnia which would happen if the OHR is closed.
”The political crisis in Bosnia that happened two months ago clearly warns us against that move”, the SDA stated.
The Peace Implementation council (PIC) is the only body that can decide on the future of the OHR, Oleg Milisic, OHR's Spokesperson stated yesterday.
He said that in a reaction to attitudes presented by the prime minister of the genocidal Serbian creature in Bosnia ("the RS") Milorad Dodik who stated that the OHR should end its mission in Bosnia.
Milisic could not confirm if the PIC will discuss the fate of OHR at the meeting that is to be held in Brussels in late February, but did say that this body will continue monitoring the political and security situation in Bosnia.
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