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Demonstrations in EU summit

NIC2000120803-8 DECEMBER 2000 - NICE, FRANCE: Supporters of Abdullah Ocalan, the jailed Kurdish rebel leader demonstrate to demand his release. Peaceful demonstrations continued as the EU summiit entered its second day. rw/rs/Renga Subbiah. UPI

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