Allan McGregor had returned to the side for the first time since his ban for a late-night drink session under previous manager George Burley.

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In 1990, the South African government responded to internal and international pressure and freed him, at the same time lifting the ban against the anti-apartheid African National Congress (ANC).

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"The onus is on the government of Syria to prove that their words will be matched by their deeds this time, " Ban said at a news conference in Geneva.

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