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ECHR grants an interim measure in the case of Armenia v. Azerbaijan
On 29 September 2020, taking the view that the current situation gives rise to a risk of serious violations of the Convention, the European Court of Human Rights (sitting as…
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ECHR grants an interim measure in the case of Armenia v. Azerbaijan
Christianity
Old Believers denounce illegal detention of peaceful family in Belarus
As reported by the World Union of Old believers, The Old Believers living in the historical region of their historically traditional regional residence in the Republic of Belarus became victims…
Europe
COE’s Secretary General warns of humanitarian crisis in Nagorno-Karabakh
Strasbourg, 01.10.2020 - The Secretary General of the Council of Europe, Marija Pejčinović Burić, made the following statement today: “As the armed conflict around Nagorno-Karabakh escalates with a growing number of civilian…
Human Rights
160+ Greek and international organizations, urge Greek authorities on refugees at Lesvos
Lesvos: More than 160 Greek and international organizations, urge Greek authorities to revoke decision to close dignified alternatives in accommodating refugees οn Lesvos We, the undersigned, call on the Minister…
Books
Jaswant Singh Khalra was remembered at the Human Rights Council
Jaswant Singh Khalra was remembered at the Human Rights Council
Economy
China rejects human rights plea during ‘intense’ EU trade talks
“Europe needs to be a player, not a playing field," he said.Xi rejected criticism by Michel, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and German Chancellor Angela Merkel of his…
America
It’s time for a Jackson-Vanik Amendment for China
If China’s tightening grip on its closing society has an eerie familiarity, it should. The Chinese Communist Party’s wholesale disregard for its citizens’ fundamental freedoms has long invited comparisons to…
Europe
Protests must be nonviolent; governments must respect rights, pope says
Vatican City — Expressing his concern about demonstrations taking place in many countries around the world, Pope Francis appealed for nonviolence, dialogue and the guarantee of civil rights. "In these…
Books
CESNUR and FOB release “The New Gnomes of Zurich”
Massimo Introvigne and Alessandro Amicarelli, releases publication on JW case.
Economy
United Nations recognizes Scientology Foundation with Special Consultative to the ECOSOC
United Nations recognizes Scientology Foundation with Special Consultative to the ECOSOC