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The universal danger of ignoring human rights violations

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In Syria, almost every conceivable atrocity has been committed in the last few years, says UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein. Al Hussein joins Judy Woodruff to discuss the U.S. role in the destruction of Raqqa, the investigation into a suspected chemical weapons attack by the Assad regime, as well as the “horrific” conflict and humanitarian crisis in Yemen.

What were the consequences of the alleged human rights violations in Syria as mentioned by Zeid Ra'ad al-Hussein?

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