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France's anti-terror measures are curbing human rights, blasts Amnesty International

Wed, 31 May 2017 11:44:10 +0200

Strict anti-terrorism measures brought in by France following jihadist attacks have been used to curb legitimate protests, the human rights group Amnesty International has said.

Amnesty blasts France's human rights record: 'It's at tipping point'

Wed, 22 Feb 2017 15:03:08 +0100

Amnesty International has said France is at "tipping point" with its current human rights record.

How France is failing to protect foreigners' rights

Mon, 09 May 2016 15:29:12 +0200

France is failing to uphold fundamental rights of foreigners living in the country, according to a report by the country's Ombudsman for human rights.

US scolds France for violent cops and dirty prisons

Thu, 14 Apr 2016 13:47:34 +0200

The United States has taken France to task for its numerous “human rights problems” in a fairly damning annual report.

France ordered to pay drug traffickers damages

Thu, 27 Jun 2013 18:37:00 +0200

The European Court of Human Rights ordered France on Thursday to pay €5,000 each in compensation to three drug traffickers for breaching their rights after they were caught shipping three tonnes of pure cocaine across the Atlantic.

Court orders France to pay €10,000 to murderer

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 18:18:00 +0200

The European Court of Human Rights on Thursday ordered France to pay €10,000 in damages to an inmate in prison for murder, whom it said suffered "degrading and inhumane treatment" in a jail which has since closed.

French journalist to head home after release in Iraq

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 09:41:00 +0100

A French reporter held for three weeks for allegedly taking unauthorized photographs of security installations in Baghdad, has been released on bail by Iraqi authorities.

Psychiatric unit told to lift sex ban on patients

Fri, 18 Jan 2013 20:15:00 +0100

A court in France has ruled that a psychiatric hospital was wrong to impose a strict ban on sexual relations between patients.

Probe launched into Michelin Indian factory

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 16:42:00 +0200

A French panel which monitors application of OECD principles will hear a complaint alleging that tyre company Michelin breached locals' rights when it built a factory in southeast India, a statement issued by the groups said.

France condemns Syrian 'brutality'

Mon, 13 Jun 2011 19:43:00 +0200

France accused the Syrian regime of using heavy weapons against its own people Sunday and warned that its brutal crackdown on a political revolt threatens regional stability.