"This is the big question, " says Dr Mokahmer Abu Sada, who teaches politics at Al Azhar University in Gaza.

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But these and other reported grievances are being vigorously contested by Iraq's minister of state for antiquities, Liwa Sumaysim, a member of Moqtada al Sada's party.

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The blockade ended Sept. 10 when 80 members of the Concerned Women of Bermejillo, known as CWB, and members of the Sada union approached the blockaders and peacefully managed to reopen the mine.

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Other dignitaries who addressed the audience were Mr. Hussain Shah President ANP Dir Lower, and Mr. Khurshed Alam Khurshed President SADA. Mr. Khurshed also thanked UNESCO Islamabad for providing support for organizing this event in Lower Dir.

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Special Abilities Development Association (SADA) organized a one-day multi purpose activity on 3rd December 2012 on the occasion of International Day of Person with Disabilities (PWDs) in collaboration with UNESCO Islamabad at Rest House Timergara Dir Lower.

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