Right to protest is under sustained attack in the west, report finds
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Counter-terror laws being ‘weaponised’ against pro-Palestine groups in UK, US, France and Germany, says FIDH

The right to protest has come under sustained attack across the west, according to a report highlighting the growing criminalisation of pro-Palestinian demonstrations.

The study by the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) pays particular attention to the UK, the US, France and Germany, where it says governments have “weaponised” counter-terrorism legislation as well as the fight against antisemitism to suppress dissent and support for Palestinian rights in Gaza and the occupied West Bank.

  • WanderingThoughts@europe.pubEnglish
    10·
    2 days ago

    And soon enough they’ll write about the mysterious rise in violent attacks on politicians and the business elite by lone wolfs.

    • BeMoreCareful@lemmy.worldEnglish
      2·
      2 days ago

      I can’t help but feel nervous when world leaders start talking about and confounding Israel/Jewish people, especially with the rise in authoritarian politics.

      I don’t think I have a certain fear, but I worry about strong emotions/race/and politicians.

  • Tm12@lemmy.caEnglish
    91·
    2 days ago

    Labour has already been neutered in the US and Canada (to a lesser extent).