Press Release: Human rights: Uganda and Nigeria; Russia; human trafficking in Sinai

On the 13 March 2014, the European Parliament passed three separate resolutions on the following subjects:

+ Calling for urgent political dialogue with Uganda and Nigeria under the Cotonou Agreement on the recent laws against homosexuals;

+ Calling on Russia to review the sentences passed on the Bolotnaya Square demonstrators;

+ Calling for coordinated regional action to tackle human trafficking in Sinai.

ESO: Background information: Schulz: Cut aid to African countries with anti-gay laws http://www.europeansources.info/record/europe-reconsiders-uganda-aid-following-anti-gay-law-schulz-cut-aid-to-african-countries-with-anti-gay-laws/

EurActiv, 18.03.14: Anti-gay laws in Africa tarnish Europe relations http://www.euractiv.com/development-policy/anti-gay-laws-africa-tarnish-rel-news-534184

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