Summary
The European Parliament calls for an end to violence against protesters in Sudan and demands respect for human rights and democratic principles. 10 17.01.2019
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government
human rights
international relations
Key points
- The motion strongly condemns the use of excessive and lethal force by security services against unarmed protesters.
- Sudan is facing a severe economic crisis characterized by extremely high inflation and the removal of essential subsidies.
- There is an urgent demand for the immediate and unconditional release of human rights lawyer Salih Mahmoud Osman.
- The authorities have restricted freedom of expression through internet censorship and the blocking of social media.
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