Resolutions on human rights situation in Zimbabwe, Russia and the Philippines

The European Parliament's plenary session adopted on 16 March 2017 a set of resolutions relating to several human rights' issues across the world.

+ Resolution deploring the arrest of Pastor Evan Mawarire and political violence against human rights defenders in Zimbabwe;

+ Resolution calling for the release of Ukrainians illegally detained in Russia;

+ Resolution urging the Philippines to release human rights advocate Senator Leila M. De Lima, detained on drug-trafficking charges.

• Primary Source

EurActiv, 21.03.17: Filipino president rages against ‘crazy’ MEPs http://www.euractiv.com/section/global-europe/news/filipino-president-rages-against-crazy-meps/

Interfax, 16.03.17: European parliament plans to adopt resolution on Crimea http://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/409455.html

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