UAE Rejects European Parliament Resolution on Human Rights

UAE Rejects European Parliament Resolution on Human Rights
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UAE Rejects European Parliament Resolution on Human Rights

UAE Rejects European Parliament Resolution on Human Rights

The United Arab Emirates rejected on Friday as "factually incorrect" a resolution passed by the European Parliament criticizing its human rights record, according to a statement by Saeed Al-Hebsi, Director of Human Rights at UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.

"We reject the resolution adopted this week in the European Parliament concerning the United Arab Emirates," said Al-Hebsi.

"We strongly reject the allegations made in the text, which have been previously addressed and dismissed as factually incorrect. Moreover, the resolution completely ignores all of the UAE’s significant achievements in the human rights field," he added, state news agency WAM reported.

"Every country has its own laws and legal institutions - the UAE Constitution and national legislation enshrines fundamental rights which provide for the fair treatment of all citizens and residents."



Saudi Arabia Condemns Attack on Saudi Hospital in Sudan’s El-Fasher

The Saudi flag. Asharq Al-Awsat
The Saudi flag. Asharq Al-Awsat
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Saudi Arabia Condemns Attack on Saudi Hospital in Sudan’s El-Fasher

The Saudi flag. Asharq Al-Awsat
The Saudi flag. Asharq Al-Awsat

The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Sunday strongly condemned the attack on the Saudi hospital in the city of El-Fasher in Sudan.

The attack resulted in the death and injury of several people, violating international and humanitarian laws, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

The Kingdom reiterated its rejection of these violations and emphasized the critical need to protect health and humanitarian workers, SPA said.

It urged self-restraint and the avoidance of targeting civilians, calling for adherence to the commitments made in the Jeddah Declaration of Commitment to Protect the Civilians of Sudan, issued on May 11, 2023.

Saudi Arabia also extended its deepest condolences and sincere sympathy to the families of the victims, wishing the injured speedy recovery.