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- ↑ Thomas Schaaf (2008), Cathy Lee (ed.), The Future of Drylands: International Scientific Conference on Desertification and Drylands Research, Tunis, Tunisia, 19–21 June 2006, Springer, p. 5, ISBN 9781402069697
- ↑ A Directory of World Leaders & Cabinet Members of Foreign Governments (2008-2009 ed.), Arc Manor, 2008, p. 406, ISBN 9781604501551
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