European Parliament President Roberta Metsola condemned the Iranian regime’s decision to sanction several MEPs, as well as journalists, human rights defenders and institutions. Read more
Time for ‘concrete action’ by the international community to hold Iranian security forces to account
Condemnation of the brutal and ongoing repression of protests in Iran “is not enough”, the UN independent human rights expert said on Thursday, calling for the establishment of an international investigative mechanism. Read more
“The State Duma and Federation Council have given full support to the war of aggression against Ukraine and validated the recent illegal attempted annexations, after they acted in a similar way in 2014. Together with the Russian President and the Russian Government, the Russian Parliament therefore bears all responsibilities for the consequences of this illegal […]
On Thursday, the UN General Assembly elected a dozen new countries to serve on the Human Rights Council, with Germany and Sudan securing a second term. Read more
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EU ambassadors today agreed a mandate for negotiations with the European Parliament on a decision on the non-acceptance of Russian travel documents issued in Ukraine and Georgia. Read more
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The UN General Assembly on Wednesday passed by a large majority a resolution calling on countries not to recognise the four regions of Ukraine claimed by Russia, following so-called referenda held late last month, and calling on Moscow to reverse course on its “illegal annexation attempt”. Read more
The Council decided to extend restrictive measures against individuals who undermine or threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine for a further six months, until 15 March 2023. Read more
Two vital goals of the UN-Turkey brokered Black Sea wheat deal have already been achieved, pointing to the steady decline in international food prices and the increasing availability of much-needed grain from Ukraine as signs of an early success. Read more
