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Human Rights Crisis and Political Unrest in Ethiopia

Summary

The European Parliament calls for an end to violence against protesters in Ethiopia and demands the release of political prisoners and journalists.
10 21.01.2016
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economy
government
human rights
social policy
political party
public administration
international relations

Key points

  • Condemnation of the excessive use of force by security forces against peaceful protesters in various regions.
  • Criticism of the government's use of anti-terrorism legislation to target political opponents and activists.
  • Demand for the protection of constitutional rights regarding land and the prevention of forced displacement.
  • Call for the immediate release of all political prisoners, journalists, and bloggers detained for exercising their freedom of expression.
Documents (PDFs)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Ethiopia MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Ethiopia MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Ethiopia MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Ethiopia MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Ethiopia MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Ethiopia MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Ethiopia Ethiopia
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