Civil Liberties
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De-Erdoganisation
The Taliban warned that despite ‘historic, cultural and religious bonds with the Muslim people of Turkey’, they would view such…
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Hong Kong group behind major pro-democracy protests disbands amid police pressure
A major civil society group that was behind some of Hong Kong’s biggest protests has disbanded under increasing pressure from…
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Open letter to UN Security Council: The second Turkish invasion of the Republic of Cyprus on 14 August 1974
14 August 2021 Your Excellencies Re: The second Turkish invasion of the Republic of Cyprus on 14 August 1974 As…
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Taking liberties: French fume at Macron’s vaccination push
MARSEILLE, France — As France rushes to vaccinate its population amid a surge in infections, President Emmanuel Macron is getting…
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Myanmar doctors in hiding and hunted by the junta as Covid crisis ravages the country
Images from the biggest city, Yangon, show families of the sick waiting at oxygen plants in the hopes of refilling…
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Companies can ban headscarves at work, top EU court rules
Private companies can prohibit employees from wearing headscarves at work, the EU’s top court ruled on Thursday. Liv Klingert Politico…
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MEPs condemn Poland’s near-total abortion ban
MEPs on Tuesday condemned Poland’s almost total ban on abortion and called on the European Union to step up its fight against…
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With Aung San Suu Kyi facing prison, Myanmar’s opposition is leaderless, desperate and ready to fight
Suu Kyi was arrested following the February 1 coup by the military and charged with alleged corruption, inciting public unrest…
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Guatemalan civil society to ask U.S. to help tackle corruption
The meeting takes place a day after Harris met virtually with Guatemalan President Alejandro Giammattei and U.S. sanctions were imposed…
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Is that just the way it is?
The successful prosecution of a police officer in the George Floyd murder trial shows how radical change can occur in…
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Afghanistan: US Should Prioritize Rights, Civilian Protection
(New York) – The US government should address fears of increased insecurity fueled by its announced plan to withdraw all…
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Mexico: Online Free Speech at Risk
(Washington, DC) – Mexican Senate Majority Leader Ricardo Monreal’s proposed bill to regulate social media networks could severely restrict free speech…
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Declaration – Struggle for the Salvation of the Cypriot Homeland
Διακήρυξη για Αγώνα για τη Σωτηρία της Κυπριακής Πατρίδας Déclaration de campagne pour le salut de notre pays Erklärung zum…
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Myanmar on the Brink of State Failure
In a briefing to the UN Security Council’s 9 April 2021 ‘Arria-Formula’ Meeting on the situation in Myanmar, Crisis Group’s…
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Joint Declaration of the Southeast Asian People-to-People Region Hall on the Crisis in Myanmar
Convened by President José Ramos-Horta and Dr Dino Patti Djalal, Chairman of Foreign Policy Community of Indonesia Thursday, 8 April…
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New Laws Further Stifle Freedom of Speech in Belarus
On April 2, Belarus’ parliament moved forward eight bills, including a raft of amendments to the country’s Mass Media Law…
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