In the United Kingdom, the Labour Party won the election after 14 years of Conservative-led government. They inherit a country where basic rights and freedoms have been seriously eroded. How can the new Labour government fix the UK’s rights record? Learn more⤵️
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Let's remember one thing: there is no place in #Syria that’s safe for refugee returns. Andrew Stroehlein tells you all about a fact-avoiding mission that aims to create a “safe zone” in Syria, so countries in the European Union can deport Syrian refugees there. Learn more⤵️
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The healthcare system in Ethiopia's Amhara region is experiencing "utter devastation." In today's Daily Brief, Andrew Stroehlein discusses urgent questions amid widespread attacks in Ethiopia ⤵️
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Since conflict in Sudan broke out in April 2023, over 500,000 Sudanese civilians have been displaced. What has happened in Sudan? Listen to the latest episode of Rights & Wrongs with Ngofeen Mputubwele, out now ⤵️ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3UmP1BQ Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4bghhgA
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For more than 30 years, Eritrea has suffered under the one-man rule of unelected President Isaias Afewerki. There are no independent courts, no legislature – essentially nothing to check his power. In today's Daily Brief, Andrew Stroehlein explains why you should know about Eritrea:
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The Hungarian government has taken a wrecking-ball approach to democracy and human rights in the country. Today, Hungary starts a 6-month stint in the driver’s seat of the European Union. Learn more in Andrew Stroehlein's Daily Brief: