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Human rights
In last hours of COP21, its ambition rises by half a degree
Est. 10minIt would have been unthinkable just a few months ago, but a new global deal to combat climate change expected to be wrapped-up today (11 December) appears poised to set the world a much more ambitious target than expected.
EU aims to crack down on unsustainable palm oil and illegal logging
Est. 6minIn the next five years, the major European players, including Germany, want palm oil production to become 100% sustainable and to see an end to illegal logging. EURACTIV Germany reports.
Thai traffickers exposed by campaign group investigating fishing industry
Est. 5minA three-year investigation into slavery on Thailand's fishing boats has uncovered a well-oiled system of trafficking, abuse and exploitation in the southern port of Kantang, leading to eight arrests this month, a campaign group said on Monday.
Detained journalists urge EU not to compromise with Turkey over human rights
Est. 2minTwo Turkish journalists arrested this week for their coverage of arms trafficking to Islamist rebels in Syria urged the European Union not to compromise on human rights, as it seeks an agreement with Ankara to help stem refugee flows to Europe.
Thailand attempts to stem Rohingya exodus
Est. 3minMyanmar and Bangladesh face renewed pressure to tackle "the root causes" of an annual migration crisis after Thailand today (26 November) announced a regional summit ahead of the new sailing season.
UN decries stopping refugees at borders
Est. 5minThe United Nations yesterday (24 November) condemned new restrictions on refugees that have left around 1,000 migrants stuck at the main border crossing into Macedonia from Greece, denied entry due to their nationalities in violation of international law.
Civil society could force governments to stick to their climate commitments
Est. 6minCivil society is making increasing use of national courts to enforce international environmental agreements. Even a non-binding agreement in Paris will increase pressure on governments to cut emissions. EURACTIV France reports.
EU turning blind eye to violence against women migrants
Est. 6minThe crisis in Syria has drastically increased the proportion of female migrants making the journey to Europe. The UN High Commission for Refugees, NGOs and researchers are increasingly concerned about the violence these women face. EURACTIV France reports.
Media intimidated ahead of Myanmar election, Amnesty claims
Est. 4minMyanmar's government, made up of ex-generals of the former military junta, is employing tactics associated with the erstwhile dictatorship to intimidate journalists before next weekend's historic general elections, Amnesty International has said.
US seeks rapprochement with authoritarian Central Asian states
Est. 4minUS Secretary of State John Kerry met with officials from five Central Asian states on Sunday (1 November), who are accused of being among the world’s worst offenders of human rights.
Rights abuses revealed in EU free-trade candidate Malaysia
Est. 4minA leading candidate for a free trade agreement with the EU has been accused of a major crackdown on human rights, in what could be a test case for Trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmström’s new focus on an ethical dimension to FTAs.
EU condemns Tehran for execution of ‘forced-marriage’ female
Est. 4minThe European Union has condemned Iran for carrying out the death penalty on a woman whose crime was committed when she was just 17.
Hague court to investigate Russia, Georgia over 2008 war
Est. 2minThe prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) said yesterday (13 October) she would investigate both sides in the 2008 war between Russia and Georgia for crimes, including the killing of peacekeepers and attacks on civilians.
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Commission’s proposal to put Turkey on ‘safe countries’ list under attack
Est. 2minCommission plans to put Turkey on a list of "safe countries", to which migrants can be quickly returned as they would not risk oppression, have run into opposition from several European nations, sources said on Thursday (8 October).
Nobel Prize in literature goes to journalist from Belarus
Est. 3minSvetlana Alexievich, a Belarussian journalist and dissident writer, won the Nobel Prize in literature on Thursday (8 October) “for her polyphonic writings, a monument to suffering and courage in our time", the Swedish Academy announced.
MEPs condemn Thai junta
Est. 7minThailand’s military junta came under cross-party attack at the European parliament on Thursday (8 October), with MEPs demanding a return to democratic rule, the release of political detainees, and an end to human rights and labour abuses.
EU starts military operation against ‘mafia of the sea’
Est. 3minA military operation to catch migrant traffickers begins today (7 October), with European warships patrolling international waters in the Mediterranean to arrest smugglers dubbed the "mafia of the sea".
Mass surveillance in Germany rebuked by Council of Europe
Est. 4minThe Council of Europe has issued a damning indictment of mass surveillance in Germany. EURACTIV's partner Tagesspiegel reports.
German transit zones unpopular
Est. 3minPlans to set up transit zones directly on the German border have been widely criticised by German politicians. EURACTIV Germany reports.
Slavery in Thailand to be shackled by FTA?
Est. 5minThailand's military government remain in power after rejecting a new constitution. However, a planned trade agreement could persuade it to make more serious inroads against exploitation, illegal fishing and slavery. EURACTIV Germany reports.
Journalists ask EU to create a ‘rule of law’ mechanism
Est. 6minA report by the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) recommends that the EU establishes a Rule of Law mechanism, to keep member states responsible for upholding fundamental values and freedom of expression, and that Article 7 be used to punish countries that curtail media freedoms.
Funds to fight death penalty spread too thin, say EU auditors
Est. 4min“Modest” EU funding earmarked to fight the death penalty and torture across the world is spread too thinly across too many projects, and is being spent in countries with little hope of reform, the European Court of Auditors has warned.
Nations using child soldiers are invited to British arms fair
Est. 5minBritain is continuing to defy the UN by selling arms to countries where child soldiers are routinely used or where youngsters are targeted in war zones.
Nemtsov and others nominated for Sakharov prize
Est. 3minAssassinated Russian opposition leader Boris Nemtsov, a Ukraine military pilot held on murder charges by Moscow, and jailed Saudi Arabian blogger Raif Badawi were shortlisted yesterday (10 September) for the European Parliament's prestigious Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought.