Growing Anti-Semitism in Europe: Daily Brief
Sudan authorities use excessive force on demonstrators; Malaysia cracks down on free speech; Nancy Pelosi calls for China Winter Olympics boycott; Denmark wants to return refugees to unsafe Syria; and HRW Film Festival starts off with powerful documentary!
European leaders should strongly condemn the surge in anti-Semitism and take steps to protect Jewish communities, including holding criminal suspects to account.
Sudan’s armed forces used excessive force on peaceful protestors who were commemorating the victims of a deadly 2019 crackdown in Khartoum.
Malaysian authorities are using restrictive laws to harass journalists, protesters, and government critics.
Denmark has revoked the residency status for over 200 Syrian nationals, stating that Syria’s capital Damascus is safe.
United States House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has called on world leaders to boycott the Winter Olympics in Beijing, criticizing China for human rights abuses.
And finally, the 32nd annual Human Rights Watch New York Film Festival starts today! Catch the powerful documentary “The Return: Life After ISIS” about women who joined ISIS but want to return home.