Europe, US Accused of Undermining Human Rights
In a report released on Thursday, Jan. 31, Human Rights Watch chastised Europe and the US for tolerating unjust elections this past year in places including Russia, Jordan and Nigeria. "By allowing autocrats to pose as democrats without demanding they uphold the civil and political rights that make democracy meaningful, the United States, the European Union and other influential democracies risk undermining human rights worldwide," the New York-based rights group said in its annual report. Fair elections are not the only essential component to democracy, said HRW, adding that a free press, freedom of assembly and free speech are also crucial.
The European Union's stance on Russia received special condemnation from the human right's group, which said the 27-member bloc put political ties with an important energy supplier ahead of a responsibility to address Moscow's human rights' record.
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