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16th Apr 2024

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NGO report critical of French state of emergency

An Amnesty International report published Wednesday says France is abusing its state of emergency by curtailing civil liberties, such as freedom of assembly. France imposed a state of emergency following the 2015 terrorist attacks. The NGO says authorities had issued 155 decrees between November 2015 and 5 May 2017 that banned public assemblies. Hundreds of measures were also introduced, with many linked to protests against proposed labour law reforms.

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EU puts Sudan war and famine-risk back in spotlight

The EU is hoping to put the international spotlight back on Sudan amid a war where half the population is at risk of famine. And Josep Borrell, EU foreign policy chief, also warned of Russia's presence in the country.

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Private fears of fairtrade activist for EU election campaign

I am not sleeping well, tossing and turning at night because I am obsessed about the EU election campaign, worried by geopolitical tensions, a far-right next parliament, and a backlash against the Green Deal, writes Sophie Aujean of Fairtrade International.

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