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VII. Acknowledgements

This report was researched and written by Charu Lata Hogg, South Asia researcher for Human Rights Watch, Ingrid Massage, and Mandira Sharma, director of Advocacy Forum. The report was edited by Elaine Pearson, deputy director of the Asia division of Human Rights Watch; Clive Baldwin, senior legal adviser; and Joseph Saunders, deputy director of the Program office.

Production assistance was provided by Dominique Chambless and Andrea Cottom, senior associates in the Asia division; Grace Choi, publications director; Jim Murphy, online editor; Veronica Matushaj and Anna Lopriore, photography specialists; and Fitzroy Hepkins, production manager. Ben Addy, Asia intern also assisted with the report.

Thanks go to all the individuals who offered assistance, analysis, or information that made this report possible. We particularly wish to thank the families of victims who shared their experiences with us. Several of their names do not appear in this report at their request because they feared reprisals.