This article is published in association with United Nations. In a new report report launched on Tuesday the UN independent expert on human rights in Russia exposes alarming patterns of torture used as a State-sanctioned tool of repression to stifle dissent and intimidate communities abroad. Just ahead of presenting her report to the General Assembly, Mariana […]Russia: Torture now ‘a tool for repression at home and aggression abroad’
October 30, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. In a new report report launched on Tuesday the UN independent expert on human rights in Russia exposes alarming patterns of torture used as a State-sanctioned tool of repression to stifle dissent and intimidate communities abroad. Just ahead of presenting her report to the General Assembly, Mariana […]Parliament slams repression and show trials in Belarus
March 16, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. MEPs are alarmed about the ongoing crackdown in Belarus, including the jailing of Nobel laureates and journalists, and call for further sanctions against the country. On Wednesday, Parliament adopted a resolution condemning the Belarusian regime’s continued systematic repression of the country’s people and dissenting […]Turkey: MEPs strongly condemn repression of opposition
July 9, 2021 by 2 Comments
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Deep concern expressed by MEPs over constant attacks and pressure on Turkish opposition parties, in a resolution adopted on Thursday. MEPs condemn the repression of opposition political parties, particularly the Peoples’ Democratic Party HDP, and urge the Turkish Government to ensure that all parties […]
