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Amnesty International blames EU for Turkey’s refugee burden
The policies of the European Union and its member states are putting at risk the lives and rights of refugees in a number of countries, including Turkey, Amnesty International says in a fresh report The policies of the European Union and its member states are putting at risk the lives and rights of refugees in a number of countries, including Turkey, Amnesty International said in a fresh
EU Urged to Press Serbia on War Crimes
Brussels must press Belgrade during EU accession talks to end impunity for war crimes committed by its forces during the 1990s, Amnesty International urged in a new report.
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Taksim Solidarity Platform members go on trial for 'organizing' Gezi protests
Twenty-six members of Taksim Solidarity Platform went on trial on June 12 in Turkey, accused of organising last year's demonstrations in what Amnesty International denounced as a "show trial."
Police violence during Gezi Park protests unpunished, Amnesty report says
One year on from the Gezi Park protests, the Turkish authorities seem to be firmly set on the path of intolerance, conflict and polarization, says Amnesty International in its latest report The Turkish governmentâs approach to the Gezi Park demonstrations in 2013 is as abusive as ever while impunity for police violence is widespread, Amnesty International said in a report published on
Greek Authorities Also Push Back Refugees - Report
Greece has also committed serious violations against asylum seekers and immigrants entering its territory from Turkey, a new report by Amnesty International has argued.
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Amnesty International slams Greece over push-back of migrants at borders
Amnesty International on Tuesday urged the European Union to sanction Greece over the countrys failure to eradicate the practice of pushing back refugees and migrants at its borders.
Racism ‘entrenched’ in Greek police, says Amnesty International
An investigation by Amnesty International has found entrenched racism, excessive use of force and deep-rooted impunity in the Greek Police.
Our investigation shows that the Golden Dawn debacle is only the tip of the iceberg, said AI spokesperson Jezerca Tigani, referring to a previous probe into links between the police and the neofascist party.
Amnesty accuses Cyprus of holding refugees in prison conditions
Cyprus routinely detains asylum seekers and refugees in prison-like conditions, sometimes breaking European Union law by holding them for more than an 18-month maximum, Amnesty International said on Monday.