France condemns slaying of Tunisian opposition leader

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France condemns slaying of Tunisian opposition leader

February 06, 2013 01:09 PM (Last updated: February 06, 2013 01:36 PM)

French President Francois Hollande (R) delivers a speech during his visit at Strasbourg's town hall, on February 5, 2013. AFP PHOTO POOL CHRISTIAN HARTMANN

PARIS: France on Wednesday condemned the murder of Tunisian opposition leader Chokri Belaid, describing him as a courageous fighter for human rights.

"This murder robs Tunisia of one of its most courageous and free voices," President Francois Hollande said hours after Belaid, a harsh critic of Tunisia's Islamist-led government, was shot dead as he was leaving his home.

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France on Wednesday condemned the murder of Tunisian opposition leader Chokri Belaid, describing him as a courageous fighter for human rights.

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