379 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if his attention has been drawn to the arrest in Malaysia of human rights activists, including a person (details supplied), following a protest to mark International Human Rights day; if his attention has been further drawn to reports that Malaysian police have used tear gas and water cannons to break up human rights demonstrations, and that persons detained under so-called security legislation in Malaysia have been subjected to physical, mental and sexual abuse; if he will make representations to the Malaysian authorities regarding these arrests and human rights abuses in general; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3128/08]

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379 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if his attention has been drawn to the arrest in Malaysia of human rights activists, including a person (details supplied), following a protest to mark International Human Rights day; if his attention has been further drawn to reports that Malaysian police have used tear gas and water cannons to break up human rights demonstrations, and that persons detained under so-called security legislation in Malaysia have been subjected to physical, mental and sexual abuse; if he will make representations to the Malaysian authorities regarding these arrests and human rights abuses in general; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3128/08]

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