Greece Secretly Detains Migrants: Daily Brief
Plus: Myanmar’s leadership failing on reforms; Saudi activist held for communicating with EU; Dubai crushes its princesses and citizens alike; list of musicians denied freedom to perform; HRW London film festival set to begin.
An investigative news report has found that the Greek government is detaining migrants incommunicado and expels them to Turkey without due process.
Myanmar’s military and political leadership seem unable to work together towards democratic reforms.
The Democratic Republic of Congo is on track to pass its first law on the rights of people with disabilities, which could improve the lives of millions.
Human rights activist, Loujain al-Halthloul who pushed for women’s right to drive in Saudi Arabia is being detained for, among other charges, “contacting the EU delegation”.
If Dubai’s ruler can use state resources to openly harass and kidnap his own daughters, can ordinary dissenting citizens be safe from the UAE’s repression?
Last year, over 20 musicians were denied entry to countries they were to perform, or banned due to their creative expression and beliefs.
And finally, HRW’s London Film Festival begins tomorrow!