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Kosovo hopes to join Council of Europe after Russia’s exit

Kosovo government said on Thursday it will apply for membership at the European rights watchdog the Council of Europe, seizing an opportunity after Russia quit the body in mid-March.

Reuters

Turkish court gives philanthropist Kavala life in prison

A Turkish Court has sentenced prominent Turkish civil rights activist and philanthropist Osman Kavala to life in prison without parole

The Independent UK

Turkish Court Gives Philanthropist Kavala Life in Prison

A Turkish Court on Monday sentenced prominent Turkish civil rights activist and philanthropist Osman Kavala to life in prison without parole, finding him guilty of attempting to overthrow the government in connection with the 2013 mass anti-government protests. The court in Istanbul also sentenced seven other defendants to 18 years…

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Sanctions won't stop Putin — this might

All along, Putin has counted on the fact that Europe needs Russian gas. But that's also his Achilles heel

Salon

Russian soldiers raping and sexually assaulting women, says Ukraine MP

Maria Mezentseva said Ukraine will ‘not be silent’ about the attacks, which are considered war crimes

The Guardian - UK

Ukraine latest updates: Ukraine urges China to condemn Russia

Ukraine news from March 19: Ukraine calls on China to join western countries in condemning ‘Russian barbarism’.

Al Jazeera

'Ruxit' as Russia leaves Council of Europe rights group over Ukraine invasion

Russia has ceased to be a member of the Council of Europe after over a quarter of a century of membership in the pan-European rights body.

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Council of Europe expels Russia from human rights body

The Council of Europe has expelled Russia from the continent’s foremost human rights body in an unprecedented move over its invasion and war in Ukraine

The Independent UK

Russia Quits Council of Europe Rights Watchdog

Russia on Tuesday quit the Council of Europe, the continent's leading human rights watchdog, preempting likely expulsion over its attack on its neighbor Ukraine. That made Russia only the second country to leave the pan-European group, whose brief is to uphold human rights and the rule of law, since it…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Russia formally quits Council of Europe rights watchdog

Russia on Tuesday formally quit the Council of Europe, a human rights watchdog based in Strasbourg, pre-empting possible expulsion over its attack on its neighbour Ukraine.

Reuters

Ukraine urges Council of Europe rights watchdog to expel Russia

Ukraine on Monday urged the Council of Europe, a European body designed to uphold human rights and the rule of law across the continent, to expel Russia over its invasion of Ukraine.

Reuters

Russian delegation suspends participation in Council of Europe body - RIA

Russia's delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) is suspending its participation and will not take part in meetings, Russia's RIA news agency cited a member of the Russian delegation as saying on Monday.

Reuters

Russia will no longer participate in Council of Europe - TASS

Russia will no longer participate in the Council of Europe, the TASS news agency quoted the Russian foreign ministry as saying on Thursday.

Reuters

Latest Russia-Ukraine updates: US to impose sanctions on Putin

Ukraine news from February 25: Biden plans move to freeze assets of Putin and Russian foreign minister.

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Ukraine: the Council of Europe says Russia has violated international law - so why is it still a member?

Vladimir Putin’s recognition of Donetsk and Luhansk as independent has escalated Russia’s slow annexation of Ukrainian territories. This is a violation of international law, according to Marija Pejčinović Burić, secretary general of the Council of Europe, the continent’s top organisation to promote human rights and democracy. Since Russia is a…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Turkey Court Extends Detention of Top Activist Osman Kavala

A Turkish court ordered leading activist Osman Kavala to remain in prison Monday, amid fresh calls for his release in the high-profile case that has drawn widespread rebuke. The 64-year-old philanthropist has been held without conviction since October 2017, accused of financing 2013 anti-government protests and playing a role in…

Reuters

Turkish court keeps Kavala in jail despite Council of Europe move

A Turkish court said on Monday philanthropist Osman Kavala must stay in prison, lengthening his detention of more than four years without conviction, in a trial which has fuelled tensions in Ankara's relations with Western allies.

Al Jazeera

The war on gender: An unholy east-west crusade

Global web of ultraconservative groups is identified in EU and its fringe working to weaken democracy and human rights.

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Turkey's Erdogan says will not respect Council of Europe after Kavala move

Turkey will not respect the Council of Europe if it does not respect Turkish courts, President Tayyip Erdogan said on Thursday, when asked about a decision to refer the case against philanthropist Osman Kavala back to a top court.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Turkey Condemns Referring Kavala Case to ECHR as Interfering in Judiciary

A European human rights watchdog will refer the Turkish case against philanthropist Osman Kavala back to a top European court, Turkey's foreign ministry said on Wednesday, adding that the move amounted to interfering in its judiciary. Kavala, one of Turkey's highest-profile detainees, has been held for more than four years…

Daily Mirror

FIFA president Gianni Infantino blasted over “completely unacceptable” African migrant comments

FIFA president Gianni Infantino, during a speech to the Council of Europe on Wednesday, referenced reducing the risks taken by migrants crossing the Mediterranean as a reason why FIFA plans for a biennial World Cup should go ahead

The Independent UK

Gianni Infantino’s remark on African migrants labelled ‘completely unacceptable’

Infantino’s comments came in an address to the Council of Europe.

The Guardian - UK

Fifa urged to tighten rules on money super-agents make from transfers

Fifa should tighten its proposed rules on intermediaries to limit the money made by super-agents, the influential Council of Europe will be told

The Guardian - UK

‘Putting lives at risk’: Bulgaria referred to rights body over Covid vaccine rollout

Charity complains to Council of Europe after low uptake and failure to prioritise over-65 and people with health conditions

Asharq Al-Awsat

Trial against Philanthropist and Dozens Resumes in Turkey

The trial against prominent Turkish civil rights figure Osman Kavala resumed Monday — the 1539th day of his pre-trial detention — without his participation. The hearing is taking place as a Jan. 19 Council of Europe deadline that could trigger infringement procedures looms. The European Court of Human Rights ruled…

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