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References
- ^ ICTUR; et al., eds. (2005). Trade Unions of the World (6th ed.). London, UK: John Harper Publishing. ISBN 0-9543811-5-7.
- ^ Harowo.com report on arrests.
- ^ ITUC report on arrests.
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