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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...

MEPs: Burkina Faso must step up efforts to protect religious minorities

On Thursday, the European Parliament adopted a resolution taking stock of the human rights situation in Burkina Faso. MEPs condemn any form of violence, intimidation...

Nicaragua: MEPs demand an end to repression of political opponents

The Nicaraguan government must end the brutal crackdown on pro-democracy protesters and the political opposition MEPs urge the Nicaraguan government to end the ongoing crackdown...

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

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...

Øyvind Eggen: We should develop specific technological solutions to save rainforest

Europe has toughened its policies towards palm oil with the aim to restrict imports. The main reason seems to be the rising concerns over...

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