Ethnic groups in Asia
Bulgaria’s Nationalist VMRO Leader Accused of Discrimination against Roma
The Supreme Administrative Court (SAC) on Monday reversed a decision by the Commission for Protection against Discrimination (CPC) which had found that a controversial statement by nationalist VMRO party leader and former Defence Minister Krassimir Karakachanov did not violate the established rules.
China slams G7 'manipulation' after Xinjiang, Hong Kong criticism
China on June 14 accused the G7 of "political manipulation" after it criticized Beijing over its human rights record in Xinjiang and Hong Kong.
German MEP on Roma Inclusion, Antigypsism in Europe and More…
On the occasion of International Romani Day on 8 April, MEP Romeo Franz (Greens/EFA) spoke with EURACTIV about the continued challenges that Romani communities across Europe face and the importance of legally binding legislation.
China sanctions UK figures over Xinjiang as rift widens with West
China foisted sanctions on British lawmakers and lobby groups on March 25, widening a chasm between Beijing and Western powers critical of alleged rights violations in Xinjiang.
The EU, U.K., Canada and U.S. sanctioned several members of Xinjiang's political and economic hierarchy this week in a coordinated action over allegations of widespread abuse in the northwestern region.
China, Russia Show Unity amid Accusations of Human Rights Abuse
The foreign ministers of China and Russia displayed unity at their meeting Tuesday amid criticism and Western sanctions against them over human rights.
Wang Yi and Sergei Lavrov rejected outside sniping at their authoritarian political systems and said they were working to further global progress on issues from climate change to the coronavirus pandemic.
China Strikes Back at EU, Bulgarian MEP Ilhan Kyuchyuk on Black List
China on Monday blacklisted 10 EU individuals and four entities in response to Brussels' sanctions against Chinese officials over alleged human rights abuses in the Xinjiang region.
Uzbek-Turkish joint military drill kicks off
A Turkish Armed Forces joint military exercise with Uzbek troops started on March 22 in the southern Uzbek city of Tirmiz.
According to an Uzbek Defense Ministry statement, an opening ceremony was held for drills with the presence of special force units of both countries' military officials.
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Logar condemns retaliatory sanctions by China
Brussels/Ljubljana – Slovenian Foreign Minister Anže Logar has condemned sanctions imposed by China in retaliation for the EU’s sanctions against it due to its treatment of the Uyghurs in Xinjiang.
China introduced sanctions against EU individuals including a member of Slovenia’s permanent representation to the EU, according to Logar.
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Greece to open for Russian tourists on May 14
Nearly half a million Russians could visit Greece in 2021
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Turkey slams 'Friendship Forum' held in Athens
Ankara on Feb. 11 criticized the Greek foreign minister's "unfounded accusations and slander" against Turkey at a meeting of the "Friendship Forum" in Greece's capital Athens.
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