Israel has softened its position and agreed to release top militants responsible for deadly suicide bombings.
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Mr Swann asked the minister to clarify her position on a policy of compulsory "catch and release" on waters owned by the department, and her position on licensing of netsmen off the north coast.
The United Nations, in a news release, said the statements also reflect the position of Margaret Sekaggya, special U.N. rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders.