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Diplomatic Immunity a Longstanding Global Shield
New York AP summarized how diplomatic immunity protects envoys and their households, tracing roots to medieval rulers and codified by the Congress of Vienna in 1815. It notes U S law treats immunity seriously to avoid reprisals, includes staff, and highlights cases involving Yugoslav ambassador Joza Brilej and the 1958 Haiti embassy shooting.
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New York
Vienna
Joza Brilej
United Nations
Haiti
Samuel Devieux
Washington
Andre Toussaint
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