The Council of Europe Calls for Respect for the Right to Demonstrate
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"I call on Member States to protect the right to freedom of peaceful assembly and to ensure that police supervision respects human rights", said Michael O'Flaherty. Important demonstrations are expected Saturday in France, Albania, Italy and Spain, against the background of youth mobilization, concerns about the purchasing power and unpopularity of governments. In several of these countries, mobilizations in recent weeks have become violent and …
Human rights alarm and call for de-escalation and respect for rights
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Michael O'Flaherty, the Council of Europe's Human Rights Commissioner, has called on the member states expecting demonstrations on Saturday to guarantee the right to protest.
The Council of Europe's Commissioner for Human Rights today called on countries shaken by protest movements, sometimes marred by violence, to respect the right to peaceful assembly and to choose "de-escalation" in maintaining order. "I call on member states to protect the right to freedom of peaceful assembly and to ensure that the framework of police forces respects human rights," said Michael O'Flaherty. Large demonstrations are expected today…
Large demonstrations are expected to take place today in France, Albania, Italy and Spain.
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