Debris from Malaysian Airlines flight MH17 The New Zealand AIDS Foundation’s Executive Director Shaun Robinson has expressed shock at the news a number of HIV researchers have been killed after a plane was shot down on the Russian-Ukraine border. They were on the way to the AIDS2014 conference in Melbourne. New Zealand AIDS Foundation staff heard the news as they were themselves on the way to Melbourne for the conference. “We’re shocked and horrified," says Executive Director Shaun Robinson. "Our deep condolences to the families of everyone on-board the flight. This is very sad news and will no doubt have an effect on everyone at the conference."
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First published: Friday, 18th July 2014 - 1:17pm