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Saman Yasin: Iran’s regime uses forced psychiatric care to punish political prisoners

The forced psychiatric hospitalization of jailed rapper Saman Yasin in Iran shortly after he demanded due process and justice for his case highlights the...

Concern over Qatar, Morocco, China, Russia and UAE lobbying activities in Brussels

Attempts to interfere with democracy are a “widespread phenomenon that must be countered as vigorously as possible”, warn MEPs in their recommendations on the...

Palestine: MEPs voice strong support for a lasting two-state solution

Parliament calls for the in principle recognition of Palestinian statehood in line with the 2014 Council conclusions, while deploring the lack of elections in...

MEPs strongly urge Palestinian leadership to organise free and fair elections

Deploring the lack of legislative and presidential elections in the Palestinian territories, MEPs call for new ballots as soon as possible. On Tuesday, MEPs on...

DROI MEPs assessed the human rights situation in Israel and Palestine

A delegation of the Subcommittee on Human Rights of the European Parliament led by Vice-Chair Bernard Guetta conducted an official visit to Israel and...

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