Europe/Central Asia
March 1, 2021
France: Pass Bill Enabling Return of Stolen Assets
France’s National Assembly should approve a bill to require the government to return assets looted by corrupt foreign officials to the people of the county where the money was stolen, Human Rights Watch said today.

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Covid-19 Triggers Wave of Free Speech Abuse
Scores of Countries Target Media, Activists, Medics, Political Opponents
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Greece: Migrant Camp Lead Contamination
Inadequate Government Response; Lack of Transparency Put Health at Risk
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Russia: Police Detain Thousands in Pro-Navalny Protests
Mass Arbitrary Detentions, Police Brutality, Criminal Prosecutions
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Turkey: Violation of Osman Kavala’s Rights Intensifies
Council of Europe Body Should Trigger Proceedings Against Turkey
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Unlawful Attacks on Medical Facilities and Personnel in Nagorno-Karabakh
New Research on Three Incidents from 2020 Conflict
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Belarus: UN Human Rights Body Should Strengthen Scrutiny, Reporting on Belarus
Interactive Dialogue on Human Rights Situation in Belarus
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Demand for Action as Poland Tramples Women’s Rights
European Commission Should Hold Government Accountable for Violating Fundamental Rights
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Germany: MPs Should Strengthen Proposed Supply Chain Law
Proposed Measure Falls Short of International Norms
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Sweden To Investigate Illegal Intercountry Adoptions
Follows Netherlands Government’s Decision to Halt Adoptions
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To Help Migrants in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Tackle EU Abuses
Commissioner’s Visit Underscores EU Responsibility to Find Solutions