Pierre Jacob at the Subcommittee on International Human Rights

On February 14th, 2013. See this statement in context.

February 14th, 2013 / 1:45 p.m.

NDP

Pierre Jacob NDP Brome—Missisquoi, QC

Thank you Mr. Chair.

I thank our witness for his presence here today.

In your view, could the United Nations Guiding Principles on Human Rights urge mining companies operating in Eritrea to ensure they do not contribute to human rights violations?

Are there particular principles that you think are most important in the Eritrean context?

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