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AP: (Associated Press): Report on European Union Criticising China over Human Rights Mar. 18, 2003 BRUSSELS, Belgium - The European Union accused China and Iran of human rights abuses Tuesday, but said it will not censure either nation at an upcoming U.N. meeting. The EU foreign ministers issued a declaration expressing concern about "the lack of respect for human rights" in China, citing use of the death penalty, torture and arbitrary detention. The EU urged Beijing to ease restraints on pro-democracy, labor and internet activists, members of underground Christian churches and the spiritual movement Falun Gong, and political activists in Tibet and Xinjiang, an Islamic region in northwestern China. [...] The EU said it would not seek resolutions condemning either country at the U.N. Human Rights Commission meeting in Geneva next Monday. It did not, however, rule out backing such motions if proposed by another country. Published: Wednesday 19th March 2003 You are welcome to print and circulate all articles published on Clearharmony and their content, but please quote the source. | |
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