EUbusiness: China - EU parliament head urges China to respect rights amid unrest
China - EU parliament head urges China to respect rights amid unrest
The president of the European parliament, Hans Gert Poettering, called on Chinese authorities Monday to respect human rights, as ethnic protests and violence rock the Xinjiang region. "The news which is emerging of how these protests have been handled is deeply disturbing," he said in a statement. "I appeal to all sides for calm and restraint."
"I explicitly appeal to the Chinese authorities to act in a manner that fully respects human dignity and fundamental human rights, including the right to freedom of expression and peaceful demonstration," he said. "I also appeal to the Chinese authorities to allow local and international media to carry out their work in full freedom, including unrestricted access to the Internet," he added.
Labels: China, EU, Uighurs, Xinjiang region
