Ottawa, Canada — Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird today released the following statement, marking the third anniversary of the self-immolation of Tunisian street vendor Mohamed Bouazizi:
"Three years after the shocking act of Mr. Bouazizi, Canada continues to stand with the people of the Middle East and North Africa who have courageously demanded freedom, human rights, dignity, rule of law and greater economic opportunity.
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