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@@ -42,7 +42,7 @@ Java 6+. slf4j_ is required. bouncycastle_ is highly recommended and required fo
 Bugs, questions
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-[Issue tracker](https://github.com/shikhar/sshj/issues)
+`Issue tracker <https://github.com/shikhar/sshj/issues>`_
 
 
 Contributing