Press release – Human rights violations in Russia, Niger and Georgia

The European Parliament adopted resolutions condemning human rights violations in Russia, Niger, and Georgia. The violations include coercive recruitment of foreign nationals for Russia's war in Ukraine, repression in Niger by the junta, and persecution of opponents in Georgia. The resolutions call for targeted sanctions on those responsible, the immediate release of President Bazoum in Niger, restoration of democratic order in Niger, and release of political prisoners in Georgia. These violations are seen as potentially constituting war crimes and crimes against humanity. Social media platforms are urged to cooperate in identifying and removing content used by recruitment networks. The resolutions were adopted with strong support from MEPs, emphasizing the importance of upholding human rights and democracy in these countries.

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