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Why the defence of the Uyghurs matter for EU security

ASIA Theodoros Benakis -
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

ASIA Theodoros Benakis -
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...

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

ASIA Theodoros Benakis -
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

ASIA Theodoros Benakis -
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...

S&Ds demand further labour and human rights guarantees from Vietnam

ASIA Theodoros Benakis -
S&D MEPs have voiced their concern that there are still some pending commitments that Vietnam should deliver before the Socialists and Democrats can back...
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