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Ahead of the first day of hearings, Emma Webber read a statement on behalf of the victims' families outside the inquiry venue in London.
From BBC
"I'm at a loss and ache on behalf of our former president," one woman told the BBC.
From BBC
TeamSnap’s privacy policy says it doesn’t knowingly collect personal information about users under 13 “without express parental consent,” though it says in some cases a team or organization may provide information on behalf of the child.
From Los Angeles Times
Following the interview's release, the UAE's foreign ministry released the statement on behalf of various governments and other actors expressing "strong condemnation and profound concern" regarding the comments.
From BBC
Her parents became ardent advocates on behalf of missing children.
From Los Angeles Times
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