Speech Brief
UK Government says supports resolution to extend Special Rapporteur mandate
Key points
- Supports draft resolution to extend Special Rapporteur mandate
- Urges reform of indefinite national service and more releases of detainees
TL;DR
- The UK remains concerned by the human rights situation in Eritrea.
- The UK urges urgent reform of indefinite national service and calls for releases of arbitrarily detained persons to be extended.
- The UK supports the draft resolution to extend the Special Rapporteur mandate and will vote YES if a vote is called.
Original text
Mr President, The UK remains concerned by the human rights situation in Eritrea. The system of indefinite national service has a suffocating impact on the lives of Eritreans, especially young people, and has contributed to mass emigration including to the UK. It requires urgent reform. We welcome areas of progress that have been made in Eritrea; including relating to essential health services and education. In partic...
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