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15 August 2006
14 August 2006
Israeli Respect for Ceasefire Minimal
Though the ceasefire has now taken place, preventing Hezbollah from taking any military action and Israel from any "offensive military action," Israel has done just that. Though the resolution is certainly progress and makes one hopeful, Israel makes one less hopeful.
Israeli troops shot and killed someone whom they said to be a Hezbollah fighter, after the ceasefire took effect. Israel's government says that's acceptable under the ceasefire terms, because the soldiers felt that they were "under threat," according to an article by the BBC.
I recently moved into a new apartment, and the Republican, neocon tenant realized I disagreed with his views. He happens to be a gun owner, and frequently makes threats against liberals. Unsurprisingly, this makes me feel somewhat "under threat." I have not, however, purchased my own gun and eliminated the threat. It, in addition to being illegal, would be wrong.
Israel has different views on this. It's respect for the ceasefire has been minimal. Israeli attacks continued until fifteen minutes before the ceasefire took effect at 500 GMT, and it has maintained its "ban" on roads south of the Litani river, saying that anyone traveling on these roads might be attacked by Israeli forces. Israel has also continued its blockade of Lebanon by sea and air, making it difficult to transport aid to the countess wounded and hungry people in the area. Attacks overnight killed at least seven people.
1,000 Lebanese, mostly civilians, have been killed by Israeli attacks. 43 Israeli civilians have been killed as well in the conflict.
Tags: Politics, Civilian Casualties, Civilian Deaths, Peace, War, Lebanon, Israel, Ceasefire
Israeli troops shot and killed someone whom they said to be a Hezbollah fighter, after the ceasefire took effect. Israel's government says that's acceptable under the ceasefire terms, because the soldiers felt that they were "under threat," according to an article by the BBC.
I recently moved into a new apartment, and the Republican, neocon tenant realized I disagreed with his views. He happens to be a gun owner, and frequently makes threats against liberals. Unsurprisingly, this makes me feel somewhat "under threat." I have not, however, purchased my own gun and eliminated the threat. It, in addition to being illegal, would be wrong.
Israel has different views on this. It's respect for the ceasefire has been minimal. Israeli attacks continued until fifteen minutes before the ceasefire took effect at 500 GMT, and it has maintained its "ban" on roads south of the Litani river, saying that anyone traveling on these roads might be attacked by Israeli forces. Israel has also continued its blockade of Lebanon by sea and air, making it difficult to transport aid to the countess wounded and hungry people in the area. Attacks overnight killed at least seven people.
1,000 Lebanese, mostly civilians, have been killed by Israeli attacks. 43 Israeli civilians have been killed as well in the conflict.
Tags: Politics, Civilian Casualties, Civilian Deaths, Peace, War, Lebanon, Israel, Ceasefire
13 August 2006
Palestinians Face Death, Disease, Attacks
The attacks faced by Palestinians in the Gaza Strip are growing rapidly, according to an article in the Globe and Mail. Hamas has fired 338 Qassam rockets, but they are homemade and mostly destroy property, killing eight people. The Israeli missiles, however, are very efficient, and have killed nearly 200 people, including over 40 children.
Israel assures us this is all perfectly acceptable, because Hamas wants to destroy Israel. It seems the other way around, though, as Israel is in the process of destroying Palestine, and even more so destroying Lebanon, destroying countless roads and bridges, breaking down the infrastructure and demolishing the airport.
The United Nations is helping 820,000 official refugees, and many more need help despite not meeting the definition.
Over 1,000 have been wounded in Israeli strikes, and doctors have had trouble helping them due to the lack of supplies and electricity: operating rooms are cooled by fans, not air conditioning, anesthetics are rationed, and only basic drugs are available because it is so difficult to get such things to where it is needed.
Israel has refused to stop the bombardment until their captured soldier, Corporal Gilad Shalit, is returned. Absolutely, the kidnapping of Mr Shalit was wrong, but the murder of so many is millions of times more wrong. What Israel is doing in Palestine and Lebanon is not acceptable, and it is time the world stops pretending it is.
Tags: Politics, Civilian Casualties, Civilian Deaths, Peace, War, Palestine, Israel, Gaza Strip
Israel assures us this is all perfectly acceptable, because Hamas wants to destroy Israel. It seems the other way around, though, as Israel is in the process of destroying Palestine, and even more so destroying Lebanon, destroying countless roads and bridges, breaking down the infrastructure and demolishing the airport.
The United Nations is helping 820,000 official refugees, and many more need help despite not meeting the definition.
Over 1,000 have been wounded in Israeli strikes, and doctors have had trouble helping them due to the lack of supplies and electricity: operating rooms are cooled by fans, not air conditioning, anesthetics are rationed, and only basic drugs are available because it is so difficult to get such things to where it is needed.
Israel has refused to stop the bombardment until their captured soldier, Corporal Gilad Shalit, is returned. Absolutely, the kidnapping of Mr Shalit was wrong, but the murder of so many is millions of times more wrong. What Israel is doing in Palestine and Lebanon is not acceptable, and it is time the world stops pretending it is.
Tags: Politics, Civilian Casualties, Civilian Deaths, Peace, War, Palestine, Israel, Gaza Strip
12 August 2006
Iran Shuts Down Human Rights Group
The Iranian government has now outlawed a human rights group, according to an article by The Independent, saying it did not apply for a permit. It is a typical excuse used by Iran to shut down dissident groups. Iran has declared that any violators will be prosecuted.
The Centre for Defence of Human Rights frequently gives free counsel to dissidents, such as journalists or academics, who speak out against the Iranian government. Last month, a co-founder of the CDHR was sentenced to five years in jail.
Iran's attack on human rights is particularly apparent this year, as 101 people have been executed since the beginning of 2006, much greater than the 43 executed in the same time frame last year, according to Amnesty International.
The contrast between western and eastern views on human rights is becoming much less existent, and both are going in the same direction.
Tags: Politics, UN Human Rights Council, Human Rights, Iran,Centre for Defence of Human Rights
The Centre for Defence of Human Rights frequently gives free counsel to dissidents, such as journalists or academics, who speak out against the Iranian government. Last month, a co-founder of the CDHR was sentenced to five years in jail.
Iran's attack on human rights is particularly apparent this year, as 101 people have been executed since the beginning of 2006, much greater than the 43 executed in the same time frame last year, according to Amnesty International.
The contrast between western and eastern views on human rights is becoming much less existent, and both are going in the same direction.
Tags: Politics, UN Human Rights Council, Human Rights, Iran,Centre for Defence of Human Rights
11 August 2006
Investigation Into Israeli Abuses
The United Nations Human RightsCouncil will be conducting an investogation into alleged abuses by Israel, according to the BBC. It was approved by 27 votes to 11. Many western nations called it biased, saying that Hezballah should be investiogated as well.
Although both sides have done awful things, Israel has more advanced technology, giving it both the capability to kill more civilians and the capability to kill very few civilians. It has chose the first. More than 1,000 Lebanese civilians have been killed by Israeli attacks, many of them children. Most of the 123 Israelis killed have been soldiers.
Although both have done massive wrong, Israel is clearly better and more equipped to do wrong, and has used that ability.
Tags: Politics, Civilian Casualties, Civilian Deaths, Peace, War, Lebanon, Israel, UN Human Rights Council
Although both sides have done awful things, Israel has more advanced technology, giving it both the capability to kill more civilians and the capability to kill very few civilians. It has chose the first. More than 1,000 Lebanese civilians have been killed by Israeli attacks, many of them children. Most of the 123 Israelis killed have been soldiers.
Although both have done massive wrong, Israel is clearly better and more equipped to do wrong, and has used that ability.
Tags: Politics, Civilian Casualties, Civilian Deaths, Peace, War, Lebanon, Israel, UN Human Rights Council
09 August 2006
Chavez Challenging Israel
Hugo Chavez, the President of Venezuela, announced that it is likely he will end ties to Israel in protest of Israel's actions in Lebanon, according to an article by the BBC. He stated that he had "no interest in maintaining diplomatic relations, or offices, or businesses, or anything with a state like Israel" in televised speech, and accused Israel of committing a "new Holocaust."
This may sound crazy at first, but he explained that Israel was doing exactly what it labeled the Holocaust when done by other people against them: killing of innocent people.
Obviously, many more people were killed in the Holocaust than in Lebanon by Israel, and millions of those killed by Nazi Germany were Jewish. But killing is wrong in any number, especially the killing of innocent people like the hundreds killed in Lebanon already.
Mr Chavez's statements are a challenge to Israel by a nation that is not Western, is not Arab, is not anything biased. Though Israel has the approval and support by those like the US government, Chavez shows that Israel is without the support of the international community.
Israel has referred to Mr Chavez's statements as "wild slurs against the state of Israel."
Tags: Politics, Civilian Casualties, Civilian Deaths, Peace, War, Lebanon, Israel, Venezuela, Hugo Chavez, Ceasefire
This may sound crazy at first, but he explained that Israel was doing exactly what it labeled the Holocaust when done by other people against them: killing of innocent people.
Obviously, many more people were killed in the Holocaust than in Lebanon by Israel, and millions of those killed by Nazi Germany were Jewish. But killing is wrong in any number, especially the killing of innocent people like the hundreds killed in Lebanon already.
Mr Chavez's statements are a challenge to Israel by a nation that is not Western, is not Arab, is not anything biased. Though Israel has the approval and support by those like the US government, Chavez shows that Israel is without the support of the international community.
Israel has referred to Mr Chavez's statements as "wild slurs against the state of Israel."
Tags: Politics, Civilian Casualties, Civilian Deaths, Peace, War, Lebanon, Israel, Venezuela, Hugo Chavez, Ceasefire
08 August 2006
Afghanistan's Haditha
American military forces are apparently no more respectful in Afghanistan as they are in Iraq. US troops shot and killed up to six Afghan civilians in Kabul two months ago, according to The Independent. The claims had been previously dismissed, but now photographic evidence has brought the issue back up. The 20 photographs, taken by Atif Ahmadzai, show a number of unarmed civilians being shot at by troops in an American Humvee.
A statement that the US military had released said that US soldiers fired warning shots over the crowd, killing no one, and that a truck had lost control and killed one civilian. All witnesses, however, say that at least one US vehicle opened fir on the crowd, and the pictures support that idea.
Apparently, the US military is not discriminatory in killing civilians, it will kill people around the world, so long as the victims are Muslim.
Tags: Politics, Civilian Casualties, Civilian Deaths, Peace, War, Afghanistan, Kabul
A statement that the US military had released said that US soldiers fired warning shots over the crowd, killing no one, and that a truck had lost control and killed one civilian. All witnesses, however, say that at least one US vehicle opened fir on the crowd, and the pictures support that idea.
Apparently, the US military is not discriminatory in killing civilians, it will kill people around the world, so long as the victims are Muslim.
Tags: Politics, Civilian Casualties, Civilian Deaths, Peace, War, Afghanistan, Kabul
07 August 2006
No One Seems Ashamed
A recent article by The Independent has an updated count of casualties and wounded in Lebanon. 932 have been killed in Lebanon, and an additional 75 are missing, assumed dead. 3,293 Lebanese have been wounded, 45% of whom are children. The article goes on with the numbers of displaced, Israeli dead and wounded, and more information. It is titled "Toll of a war that shames the world."
Unfortunately, those who are conducting the war seem unashamed, as do their supporters. Israel has continued to insist that they have a right to do as they please in Lebanon, and the United States has stood by Israel in this idea. The United Nations has failed to pass a ceasefire resolution. And no one seems ashamed by any of this.
The slaughter of innocent people is seen as a necessary part of war, and few militaries make any effort to avoid it. No one is ashamed of killing civilians.
Tags: Politics, Civilian Casualties, Civilian Deaths, Peace, War, Lebanon, Israel, United Nations, Ceasefire
Unfortunately, those who are conducting the war seem unashamed, as do their supporters. Israel has continued to insist that they have a right to do as they please in Lebanon, and the United States has stood by Israel in this idea. The United Nations has failed to pass a ceasefire resolution. And no one seems ashamed by any of this.
The slaughter of innocent people is seen as a necessary part of war, and few militaries make any effort to avoid it. No one is ashamed of killing civilians.
Tags: Politics, Civilian Casualties, Civilian Deaths, Peace, War, Lebanon, Israel, United Nations, Ceasefire
06 August 2006
UN Fighting to Help Civilians
An Israeli attack killed 33 at a farm recently, according to The Independent. The Israeli military also destroyed four bridges, further disrupting aid efforts.
The United Nations should not have to struggle to deliver needed supplies or to aid the wounded, but that is the situation Israel has created. The military destroys what it decides to be necessary, with no regard for how this will affect civilians. The "umbilical cord," as the UN calls it, for sending supplies to Lebanese, has been cut. A number of drivers have been unable to deliver food, and roads are continually being destroyed.
Israel says that the destruction is necessary to prevent arms from coming to Hizbollah. Ironically, a recent article in the New York Times noted that Hizbollah does often supply civilians with food and medical care in the southern region of Lebanon, at times when the Lebanese government cannot.
Tags: Politics, Civilian Casualties, Civilian Deaths, Peace, War, Lebanon, Israel, United Nations, Hizbollah, Hezbollah
The United Nations should not have to struggle to deliver needed supplies or to aid the wounded, but that is the situation Israel has created. The military destroys what it decides to be necessary, with no regard for how this will affect civilians. The "umbilical cord," as the UN calls it, for sending supplies to Lebanese, has been cut. A number of drivers have been unable to deliver food, and roads are continually being destroyed.
Israel says that the destruction is necessary to prevent arms from coming to Hizbollah. Ironically, a recent article in the New York Times noted that Hizbollah does often supply civilians with food and medical care in the southern region of Lebanon, at times when the Lebanese government cannot.
Tags: Politics, Civilian Casualties, Civilian Deaths, Peace, War, Lebanon, Israel, United Nations, Hizbollah, Hezbollah
05 August 2006
UN Talking, Lebanese Dying
While the UN Ambassadors from a number of western nations struggle with their task of writing a ceasefire resolution, Lebanese struggle to survive the missile strikes and food shortages. John Bolton, the US ambassador who was appointed by George Bush without a congressional vote, said that they had "certainly not reached agreement," but that they did some "creative thinking."
One of the main problems is a disagreement regarding whether the peacekeeping force will enter Lebanon before or after the ceasefire. France, who will lead the force and send most of the troops, would prefer that the ceasefire came first while the US, which will be sending no troops, wants the force to enter before the ceasefire is enacted, to ensure a "durable ceasefire," according to an article by the BBC.
Also, Israel insists that it must be allowed to keep its troops in Lebanon until the multinational force is in place, while others disagree. What is agreed upon is that it is best to take as long as possible doing anything.
Tags: Politics, Civilian Casualties, Civilian Deaths, Peace, War, Lebanon, Israel, United Nations, John Bolton, Ceasefire
One of the main problems is a disagreement regarding whether the peacekeeping force will enter Lebanon before or after the ceasefire. France, who will lead the force and send most of the troops, would prefer that the ceasefire came first while the US, which will be sending no troops, wants the force to enter before the ceasefire is enacted, to ensure a "durable ceasefire," according to an article by the BBC.
Also, Israel insists that it must be allowed to keep its troops in Lebanon until the multinational force is in place, while others disagree. What is agreed upon is that it is best to take as long as possible doing anything.
Tags: Politics, Civilian Casualties, Civilian Deaths, Peace, War, Lebanon, Israel, United Nations, John Bolton, Ceasefire
Israel Strikes in Gaza
While the world watches the attacks in Lebanon, or avoids watching them, there is little coverage of the attacks in Gaza conducted by the Israeli military. According to an article by the BBC, at least four Palestinians were killed in a pair of missile strikes in the Gaza Strip. The first missile hit a house and killed a teenage boy and his younger sister, while seriously injuring their mother. Later, a second missile killed two men, who Israel claims were Islamic militants. About 12 Palestinians have been killed in the past three days.
Since the capture of Israeli Corporal Gilad Shalit, about 150 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli strikes, many of them civilians. According to the United Nations, at least 35 of those killed in the past month have been children.
If a Mexican missile hit Chicago and killed two teenagers, the Marines would overrun Mexico City in a day. No Western nation would have anything to do with Mexico for years. It would not, in short, be accepted.
The US military holds an unknown number of people, many from Afghanistan, in Cuba, without charges or trial. But if agnostics sent missiles into Boston, the West would rise up and reinvade Afghanistan. It would not be accepted no matter how many missiles we sent into Afghanistan ourselves or how many people we took from the nation and from their families.
Likewise, there is no reason the Israeli strikes have to be accepted. The Israeli government has no right to kill as it pleases.
Tags: Politics, Civilian Casualties, Civilian Deaths, Peace, War, Gaza, Israel, Gaza Strip, Rafah, Gilad Shalit
Since the capture of Israeli Corporal Gilad Shalit, about 150 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli strikes, many of them civilians. According to the United Nations, at least 35 of those killed in the past month have been children.
If a Mexican missile hit Chicago and killed two teenagers, the Marines would overrun Mexico City in a day. No Western nation would have anything to do with Mexico for years. It would not, in short, be accepted.
The US military holds an unknown number of people, many from Afghanistan, in Cuba, without charges or trial. But if agnostics sent missiles into Boston, the West would rise up and reinvade Afghanistan. It would not be accepted no matter how many missiles we sent into Afghanistan ourselves or how many people we took from the nation and from their families.
Likewise, there is no reason the Israeli strikes have to be accepted. The Israeli government has no right to kill as it pleases.
Tags: Politics, Civilian Casualties, Civilian Deaths, Peace, War, Gaza, Israel, Gaza Strip, Rafah, Gilad Shalit
04 August 2006
Displaced Children of Lebanon
An article by The Independent today detailed the trouble faced by the children displaced by the conflict in Lebanon, of which there are 300,000 now. They don't wonder about the things that children in uninvaded countries wonder about like whether they want to be a doctor or policeman, or if they'll make the soccer team; they wonder why the Israelis hate them so much and how big nuclear bombs are. One asked his mother what a massacre was.
Countless families were forced from their homes, and many had children. Now they are living in "displacement centers," there are shortages of water and food. Water quality is poor and some women have stopped breast-feeding due to the stress. Many live in open-air refugee camps or schools. Some families have been forced apart in the fighting.
Israel remains determined to continue the war until it ends entirely on their terms, regardless of the consequences to civilians.
Tags: Politics, Civilian Casualties, Civilian Deaths, Peace, War, Lebanon, Israel, Children, Displacement, Hezbollah, Hizbullah, Displaced Children
Countless families were forced from their homes, and many had children. Now they are living in "displacement centers," there are shortages of water and food. Water quality is poor and some women have stopped breast-feeding due to the stress. Many live in open-air refugee camps or schools. Some families have been forced apart in the fighting.
Israel remains determined to continue the war until it ends entirely on their terms, regardless of the consequences to civilians.
Tags: Politics, Civilian Casualties, Civilian Deaths, Peace, War, Lebanon, Israel, Children, Displacement, Hezbollah, Hizbullah, Displaced Children
03 August 2006
Murder by Marines in Iraq
A little over a year ago it was alleged that Marines intentionally killed 24 Iraqis in Haditha. Now, an investigation by the US Naval Criminal Investigative Service is nearing an end, and it will support the claims that the killings were intentional, according to The Guardian.
During the Vietnam War, a similar incident occurred at My Lai, in which US soldiers killed hundreds of unarmed Vietnamese. Later, soldiers said that every company had its version of the massacre. Only one person was ever convicted for the massacre, although clearly it took many more to carry it out.
Also, seven Marines and one sailor have been charged with abduction and murder after the killing of an Iraqi in Hamdania, which is west of Baghdad.
Not only, then, are innocent people being "caught in the crossfire," but they are being murdered as well by American Marines. Yet we're freeing Iraqis. If Marines kill Iraqis, how are they protecting them?
Tags: Politics, Civilian Casualties, Civilian Deaths, Peace, War, Iraq, Haditha, Hamdania, Marines, My Lai, Iraqi Invasion, Iraqi Freedom
During the Vietnam War, a similar incident occurred at My Lai, in which US soldiers killed hundreds of unarmed Vietnamese. Later, soldiers said that every company had its version of the massacre. Only one person was ever convicted for the massacre, although clearly it took many more to carry it out.
Also, seven Marines and one sailor have been charged with abduction and murder after the killing of an Iraqi in Hamdania, which is west of Baghdad.
Not only, then, are innocent people being "caught in the crossfire," but they are being murdered as well by American Marines. Yet we're freeing Iraqis. If Marines kill Iraqis, how are they protecting them?
Tags: Politics, Civilian Casualties, Civilian Deaths, Peace, War, Iraq, Haditha, Hamdania, Marines, My Lai, Iraqi Invasion, Iraqi Freedom
02 August 2006
Israeli Troops to the Place that Needs Them Least
6,000 Israeli troops have been sent to Lebanon, where at least 617 Lebanese have died from Israeli attacks, according to an article by The Independent. A minimum of 460 civilians have been killed in the battles and air raids that have been conducted in the name of Israeli security.
In Darfur, protected by an African Union force of 7,000, new accusations have risen against the rebel group that signed a peace deal recently. The two other rebel factions did not agree to the deal, and many civilians protested it saying it did not meet their demands. The signing group, the Minni Arcua Minnawi, have been accused before of kidnapping and torturing civilians to try to make them agree to the deal. Now they have killed 72, injured 103, and raped 39 to try to force agreement by the civilian population. Human rights groups have said that the AU force has done little or nothing to stop the attacks on the civilian population.
An additional 6,000 troops might be able to prevent these atrocities, especially a well-equipped Israeli force. Their commitment to security is admirable, their dedication to saving lives remarkable. And Lebanon has no need for them, but Darfur does. If Ehud Olmert truly believes in preventing civilian deaths, and if George Bush truly believes in ending the genocide in Darfur, they would move their troops south from the nations they have invaded.
Tags: Politics, Civilian Casualties, Civilian Deaths, Peace, War, Africa, Sudan, Darfur, Lebanon, African Union, Racism, Israel
In Darfur, protected by an African Union force of 7,000, new accusations have risen against the rebel group that signed a peace deal recently. The two other rebel factions did not agree to the deal, and many civilians protested it saying it did not meet their demands. The signing group, the Minni Arcua Minnawi, have been accused before of kidnapping and torturing civilians to try to make them agree to the deal. Now they have killed 72, injured 103, and raped 39 to try to force agreement by the civilian population. Human rights groups have said that the AU force has done little or nothing to stop the attacks on the civilian population.
An additional 6,000 troops might be able to prevent these atrocities, especially a well-equipped Israeli force. Their commitment to security is admirable, their dedication to saving lives remarkable. And Lebanon has no need for them, but Darfur does. If Ehud Olmert truly believes in preventing civilian deaths, and if George Bush truly believes in ending the genocide in Darfur, they would move their troops south from the nations they have invaded.
Tags: Politics, Civilian Casualties, Civilian Deaths, Peace, War, Africa, Sudan, Darfur, Lebanon, African Union, Racism, Israel
01 August 2006
Peace Deal Hasn't Brought Peace
A peace deal that was meant to bring peace has done little if noting to help civilians in Darfur. The deal was signed by only one of the three rebel groups, the Minni Arcua Minnawi. Tens of thousands of Darfuris protested that the agreement did not meet their demands. Now, according to an article by Reuters, members of the signing groups have killed 72, injured 103, and raped 39 people to try to force their support for the deal. The group has been accused before of imprisoning and torturing people opposed to it.
When two Israeli soldiers are kidnapped by Hezbollah, the West does not hesitate to drop cluster bombs and use white phosphorus to release them. If a single American is captured in Iraq, the West rushes to their rescue. But African civilians are on their own. According to NationMaster, there are over 150,000 troops in Iraq, but Darfur has only 7,000 troops.
If you want a massive, international force to invade your country and torture your people, all you need is oil in an era of SUV's. If you want a force big enough to prevent the murder and rape of civilians in Africa, it's not happening.
Tags: Politics, Civilian Casualties, Civilian Deaths, Peace, War, Africa, Sudan, Darfur, Minnawi', African Union, Racism, United Nations
When two Israeli soldiers are kidnapped by Hezbollah, the West does not hesitate to drop cluster bombs and use white phosphorus to release them. If a single American is captured in Iraq, the West rushes to their rescue. But African civilians are on their own. According to NationMaster, there are over 150,000 troops in Iraq, but Darfur has only 7,000 troops.
If you want a massive, international force to invade your country and torture your people, all you need is oil in an era of SUV's. If you want a force big enough to prevent the murder and rape of civilians in Africa, it's not happening.
Tags: Politics, Civilian Casualties, Civilian Deaths, Peace, War, Africa, Sudan, Darfur, Minnawi', African Union, Racism, United Nations
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