"Although the situation is the result of the reprehensible actions by #Belarus, this does not absolve #Poland from its human rights obligations. An approach must be found that puts human beings first & ensures respect for their dignity & human rights."
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Everyone looking at #Poland-#Belarus right now should read in full the statement from the Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights, @Dunja_Mijatovic...
...this part in particular, on Poland's failure to uphold its obligations, which is getting far too little attention:
...this part in particular, on Poland's failure to uphold its obligations, which is getting far too little attention:
Also, the Commissioner stresses that dealing with the current situation should not just fall on #Poland’s shoulders.
“This is a European issue which requires a human rights-centred response based on solidarity and European values and standards.”
“This is a European issue which requires a human rights-centred response based on solidarity and European values and standards.”
Sadly, the EU has thus far backed #Poland completely, even as it acts illegally and commits abuses on the border.
It's beyond shameful.
It's beyond shameful.
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