The European Parliament adopted resolutions condemning human rights violations in Thailand, Sudan, and Azerbaijan, urging reforms, humanitarian aid, and accountability for offenders. They emphasized the deportation of Uyghurs in Thailand, the humanitarian crisis in Sudan, and the unlawful detention of Armenian hostages in Azerbaijan, advocating for international oversight and sanctions against violators.
On Thursday, the European Parliament passed resolutions addressing human rights violations in Thailand, Sudan, and Azerbaijan. In regard to Thailand, the Parliament denounced the deportation of Uyghur refugees and urged reforms to the lese-majesty law, the release of political prisoners, and the ratification of core International Labour Organisation conventions. The Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) called for the suspension of extradition treaties with China and demanded transparency regarding the treatment of deported Uyghurs.
The resolution regarding Sudan addressed the severe humanitarian and human rights crisis, highlighting the rise in sexual violence and child rape. MEPs urged all conflict parties to stop hostilities and ensure humanitarian aid access for those displaced. They condemned attacks on civilians and called for accountability of perpetrators, alongside increased humanitarian assistance and protective measures for women and children.
Finally, the resolution on Azerbaijan condemned unlawful detentions of Armenian hostages and demanded their immediate release, as well as fair trials and medical access for the detainees. MEPs proposed sanctions on Azerbaijani officials implicated in these human rights violations and emphasized the need for independent investigations into the treatment of these prisoners. Furthermore, they called for the suspension of the EU-Azerbaijan energy memorandum until significant human rights improvements are achieved.
The European Parliament has taken decisive steps to address and condemn human rights violations in Thailand, Sudan, and Azerbaijan through resolutions that advocate for reform, accountability, and humanitarian assistance. Emphasis on the treatment of vulnerable populations, such as Uyghur refugees, child victims of conflict, and political prisoners, underscores the urgent need for international collaboration to uphold human rights standards in these regions.
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