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Government
Palestinian Doctor Nominated for EU Parliament’s 2026 Sakharov Prize
DID Press: Palestinian doctor and former director of Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza, Hussam Abu Safieh, has been nominated by the European Parliament’s Greens and Left groups for the 2026 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought. The European Parliament…
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Afghanistan
European Parliament to Examine Deportations of Afghan Migrants
DID Press: European Parliament’s Subcommittee on Human Rights is set to hold a meeting on Thursday to examine the deportation of Afghan asylum seekers and migrants from European Union member states. The meeting comes amid growing cooperation between some European…
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Athlete
FIFA Faces Bias Claims Over Trump’s Influence in Football
DID Press: FIFA’s controversial decision to suspend the ban on US national team forward Folarin Balogun has triggered criticism in Europe, with lawmakers and football officials questioning whether political influence is affecting the independence of global football governance. More than…
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Afghanistan
Neumann: EU–Taliban Talks May Lead to Political Engagement
DID Press: European Parliament member Hannah Neumann has criticized recent EU–Taliban discussions in Brussels, arguing that the meeting carries clear political implications and cannot be described as merely technical. Neumann said that any official invitation, visa issuance, or formal meeting…
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Government
EU Parliament Approves Tougher Migrant Return Rules
DID Press: European Parliament has adopted major reforms to the EU’s return policy for non-European migrants without legal residency, aiming to accelerate deportation procedures while maintaining fundamental rights, according to official reports. The European Parliament voted on Wednesday in favor…
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Afghanistan
EU Lawmakers Describe Restrictions on Afghan Women as Gender Apartheid
DID Press: Two members of the European Parliament have called for urgent international action over the treatment of women in Afghanistan, describing current conditions under Taliban rule as a form of “gender apartheid” and warning of the systematic exclusion of…
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Afghanistan
European Parliament Urges for Aid to Afghanistan Quake Victims, Sanctions on Taliban Leaders
DID Press: European Parliament has adopted a resolution calling for the immediate expansion of humanitarian assistance to victims of the recent earthquake in eastern Afghanistan. The resolution passed with 504 votes in favor, 74 against, and 30 abstentions, emphasizing that…
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