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They have been accused by rights holders of using film and audiovisual works to train their models without permission.
From Barron's ● Sep. 7, 2026
A softly-spoken cleric and former intelligence minister, he has long been targeted by rights groups who accuse him of presiding over a situation of mass violations.
From Barron's ● Jul. 1, 2026
Minister of intelligence since 2021, he was accused by rights groups of playing a key role in the suppression of protests.
From Barron's ● Mar. 20, 2026
But the trial has been strongly criticised by rights groups.
From BBC ● Mar. 9, 2026
“Oh, you mean the gong that by rights is mine, as restitution for the way you marooned me on that island?”
From "The Reader" by Traci Chee
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