His critics accused Mr Mwanawasa of persecuting his political rivals under the guise of fighting corruption.

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The incident prompted activists in America to accuse the Egyptian government of persecuting Copts.

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His latest pronouncement concerned Justice Department laxity in persecuting bank fraud and how this must lower the value of bank equity because of public distrust.

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