Demonstrations across France against the implementation of the pension reform law

Demonstrations across France against the implementation of the pension reform law

Photo courtesy of Google Demonstrations took place across France on Thursday against the implementation of the pension reform law. Trade unions have been on strike in France since February against the government’s proposed pension reforms. The sudden protests erupted after Prime Minister Elizabeth Bourne announced it in a TV interview as an outcry against the…

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New UK asylum bill would be in ‘clear breach’ of international law: UNHCR

New UK asylum bill would be in ‘clear breach’ of international law: UNHCR

If adopted, the new bill would deny the right to seek refugee protection to people arriving irregularly in the UK, such as those risking their lives to cross the English Channel in small boats. Instead, these asylum-seekers would face detention and deportation, without having their individual circumstances examined. “This would be a clear breach of…

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Italy sea rescue law could put more migrant lives at risk: UN rights chief

Italy sea rescue law could put more migrant lives at risk: UN rights chief

“More people in distress will be made to suffer and more lives risk being lost because timely help is not available, if this law is passed,” he said in a statement.  Mr. Türk expressed his serious concerns a day after the Italian Parliament approved legislation that imposes stricter requirements on humanitarian ships which are attempting…

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