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You can also read the same report in arabic here :
http://moidanstousmesetats.blogspirit.com/archive/2008/07/02/sidi-ifni-rapport-omdh.html
I’d caution against taking the FIDH’s version for granted as regards the rape accusations. The local – and very vocal – AMDH has taken an opposite view, citing five known cases of rape or sexual assault – see here: http://ibnkafkasobiterdicta.wordpress.com/2008/07/01/alors-ces-viols/ . The FIDH hasn’t rebutted the specifics of these allegations. I’d say that thee jury’s still out on the rape issue – the AMDH is due to publish a detailed report on the Ifni riots on July 8th.
http://www.ifniville.com/