New Zealand Parliament concern for Baha'is - part 2 - Chris Carter (Labour MP)

On Wednesday 9 December 2009 members of the Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Select Committee of the New Zealand Parliament reported back to the House with recommendations that:
1. the government take the opportunity during bilateral talks with Iran to raise the government's concerns regarding human rights violations and the treatment of the detained members of the Yaran
2. the government consider co-sponsoring a Canadian resolution on human rights in Iran in the 3rd committee of the United Nations General Assembly
3. New Zealand lobby other countries in support of the Canadian resolution

There were 4 speakers on this topic. This second part is the speech of the Committe member Chris Carter, Labour MP for Te Atatu and spokesperson for foreign affairs.

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