The World - News from March 18, 1987
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Kenyan President Daniel Arap Moi, returning from an eight-day trip to the United States and Britain that was marred by reports of human rights abuses in his country, brushed aside allegations of torture as “dirty words” and “filthy stories.” In a 30-minute speech to officials and diplomats, Moi said his government has a sound record on human rights. He denied foreign press reports that the country holds 300 political prisoners and said there are only 11.
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