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A 13 year old Belgrade native Rastko Pocesta thinks he can do something to help shape his country. He calls himself a human rights defender and wants to create a more open society in Serbia and other countries too. Unlike most teens, Pocesta is concerned about the direction of his nation. So much so, that he’s devoted himself to the life of a political commentator and human rights activist.
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A 13 year old Belgrade native Rastko Pocesta thinks he can do something to help shape his country. He calls himself a human rights defender and wants to create a more open society in Serbia and other countries too. Unlike most teens, Pocesta is concerned about the direction of his nation. So much so, that he’s devoted himself to the life of a political commentator and human rights activist.
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Incue: Opens with :05 keyboard typing 'while most young...
Outcue: "...Melanie Sevcenko, Deutsche Welle Radio, Belgrade."
Length: 5:02
Intro and Outro
INTRO:A 13 year old Belgrade native Rastko Pocesta thinks he can do something to help shape his country. He calls himself a human rights defender and wants to create a more open society in Serbia and other countries too. Unlike most teens, Pocesta is concerned about the direction of his nation. So much so, that he’s devoted himself to the life of a political commentator and human rights activist.
OUTRO:Pocesta's blog can be found at : http://rastkop.wordpress.com/
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