Amnesty International warns of more Mideast protests, repression without lasting reforms
Amnesty International warned of another year of protests and government repression in the Middle East if the region’s rulers do not ensure democratic and human rights for their people.
In a report released Monday on the 2011 Arab uprisings, the London-based organization detailed the harsh measures governments across the region used to suppress protests calling for democratic reforms and greater freedoms. It also noted that activists across the region have refused to accept bogus promises and appear unlikely to give up their demands.
“They have shown that they will not be fooled by reforms that make little difference to the way they are treated by the police and security forces,” said Philip Luther, the group’s interim director for the Middle East and North Africa. “They want concrete changes to the way they are governed and for those responsible for past crimes to be held to account.”
The 80-page report said that Tunisia, Egypt and Libya, where popular uprisings succeeded in toppling longtime dictators, still need to ensure that democratic gains are solidified so that past abuses are not repeated.
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Next thing on RT - the West has bought Amnesty International, and it is now a neo-con organization.
