The United Arab Emirates rejected on Friday as 'factually incorrect' a resolution passed by the European Parliament criticizing its human rights record and calling for the release of peaceful political activists.
People walk in the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France, September 15, 2021. REUTERS/Yves Herman/Pool
DUBAI, Sept 17 - The United Arab Emirates rejected on Friday as "factually incorrect" a resolution passed by the European Parliament criticizing its human rights record and calling for the release of peaceful political activists. "Every country has its own laws and legal institutions, the UAE constitution and national legislation enshrines fundamental rights which provide for the fair treatment of all citizens and residents," the Emirati foreign ministry said in a statement.Sign up for our newsletter
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