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Council of Europe member states should not undermine human rights protections in response to Afghans seeking safety
Commissioner for Human Rights
30 August 2021
Strasbourg
“Member states should unequivocally commit to handling the arrival of persons fleeing the horrendous situation in Afghanistan in accordance with their human rights obligations”, said the Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights, Dunja Mijatović. “Various governments and local authorities...
Tunisia: statement by Venice Commission President Gianni Buquicchio
Venice Commission
26 August 2021
Strasbourg
“Since the declaration of the state of emergency on 25 July 2021, the President of Tunisia has concentrated in his hands the legislative, executive and, partially, judicial powers. Tunisia does not have a constitutional court. Tunisia is facing a very deep crisis, caused on the one hand by the...
