EU Issues Sanctions On China, Russia, Myanmar Over Human Rights Abuse
Following human right abuses, the European Union has issued sanctions on China, Russia and Myanmar on March 22. Reportedly, the move will bar four Chinese officials and a state-run entity from functioning as the country is involved in exploiting Uighur Muslims. Interestingly, the move first came after the 1989 Tiananmen Square violence when Brussels imposed sanctions on China. Moreover, the move applies to North Korea, Eritrea, South Sudan… read-more
Tags: China, European Union, Libya, Uighur Muslims, Human Rights
Courtesy: WION News
Turkey, UAE Violating ‘UN Arms Embargo’ in Libya: Investigation
Satellite images and flight data have revealed that Turkey and UAE planes are moving arms and fighters to Libyan groups, violating the 'UN Arms Embargo' of 2011. An investigation by The Guardian has found aircrafts flying from UAE military air-base to Egypt-Libya border. The report further states that Turkish cargo flights were seen flying to Libyan city, Misrata. Earlier, in January, leaders from 11 countries had decided to prevent… read-more
Tags: UAE. Turkey, Libya, UN arms embargo, arms trade, Africa, Middle East
Courtesy: The Guardian