EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT

Why the defence of the Uyghurs matter for EU security

On 19 December the European Parliament adopted a resolution expressing serious concern about China’s repression of the Uyghurs. MEPs called on the Chinese government...

China must close its “re-education camps” for Uyghurs in Xinjiang, MEPs say

MEPs express serious concern about China’s repression of the Uyghurs and call on the Chinese government to close the “re-education camps” in Xinjiang immediately. Pressure...

European Parliament: Russia must repeal its law on ‘foreign agents’

On Thursday, the European Parliament adopted a resolution taking stock of the human rights situation in Russia. MEPs call on the Russian authorities to immediately...

Afghanistan must end the practice of bacha bazi, the sexual abuse of boys

On Thursday, the European Parliament adopted a resolution taking stock of the human rights situation in Afghanistan and particularly the bacha bazi practice. The European...

MEPs condemn violent crackdown on the recent protests in Iran

In a resolution put to the vote on Thursday, MEPs denounce the disproportionate use of force by Iranian security forces against non-violent protesters. At least...

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