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George W Bush cancels trip to Switzerland over torture claims
Key Excerpts from Article on Website of The Telegraph (One of the UK's leading newspapers)
The Telegraph (One of the UK's leading newspapers), February 7, 2011
Posted: February 13th, 2011
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/switzerland...
Posted: February 13th, 2011
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/switzerland...
Mr Bush was the keynote speaker at Keren Hayesod's annual dinner on Feb 12 in Geneva. But pressure has been building on the Swiss government to arrest him and open a criminal investigation into the torture allegations if he enters the country. Criminal complaints against Mr Bush have been lodged in Geneva and several human rights groups signalled that they are poised to take further legal action this week. Swiss officials have said that Mr Bush would still enjoy a certain diplomatic immunity as a former head of state. But Keren Hayesod organisers felt the atmosphere had become too threatening, fearing that protests organised to coincide with his visit could descend into riots.
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