@RusEmbMalta Press release
📄 The Russian Foreign Ministry has compiled and issued a Report 'On Violations of the Rights of Russian Citizens and Fellow Citizens in Foreign Countries'
☝️ We note with regret that the problem of violation of the rights of Russian citizens and compatriots abroad still has no signs of any improvement so far and, moreover, the negative trends continue due to the efforts of the collective West. <...>
All such violations of the rights of Russians, such as denial of a wide range of services (educational, medical, banking, etc.), the introduction of measures against Russian business and seizure of property of Russian citizens, suspension of Russians from sports and culture events, hypocritically forcing them to public repentance and condemnation of the actions of Russian authorities (here one should also point out double standards applied by international sports organizations against Russians and representatives of some other countries in similar situations). <...>
In the light of the support for the neo-Nazi regime in Kiev demonstrated by the “collective West”, Poland, the Baltic states, Ukraine itself and some other countries pursue the most Russophobic course.
The common feature for all of them was, under the pretext of “condemning Russian aggression,” to fight against monuments and memorials commemorating the Red Army soldiers who perished in the battles for the liberation Europe from Nazism. That fight they, as the genuine followers of the ideology of Nazism, brought almost to paranoia and manic persecution of any symbol commemorating fighters against fascism.
We would like to note in this regard, that, in addition to this report, the above-mentioned actions, which contradict the decisions of the Nuremberg Tribunal, are also covered in the Ministry's report on the manifestations of the glorification of Nazism in the world. <...>
In a number of countries (first of all in the Baltic states, the United States, Canada and Ukraine), members of the Russian-speaking community who promote the preservation of cultural, linguistic and historical ties with Russia and advocate constructive relations with our country face pressure and repression on the part of the authorities.
In addition, the authorities in Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia and Ukraine intensified their efforts to squeezing the Russian language out of all educational institutions, thus trampling on the right of the residents (and citizens among them) to education in native language.
Furthermore, the threat of mass deportation of Russian-speaking residents by the authorities of the Baltic states is still maintained: the first attempts on their part to solve, once and for all, the "Russian problem", as well as the unprecedented – especially for the XXI century – issue of widespread statelessness in their territories, have already been recorded. <...>
We continue to record cases of foreign authorities' obstructing the activities of Russian journalists and persons representing Russian media. <...>
⚠️ We would like to emphasize: all such actions demonstrate the desire of the Western countries to eradicate alternative points of view and prevent the realization of one of the basic rights of their citizens, i.e. the right to freedom of expression, which includes the freedom to seek, receive and impart information and ideas of all kinds, regardless of state borders.
This report has been prepared based on the information and analytical materials provided by Russia's missions abroad using data from both Russian and foreign media and other open sources, including the conclusions and recommendations of the international human rights organizations and mechanisms. It takes stock of and systematizes the reports of hundreds of compatriots about the infringement of their rights abroad, including those received through hotlines organized by diplomatic missions.
We also continue to exchange information with Russian specialized non-governmental organizations that conduct relevant monitoring within their purview.
Read in full here.
#HumanRights
Hong Kong government initiates public consultation on proposed legislation under Article 23 of the Basic Law. The consultation covers categories like treason, sedition, espionage, and foreign interference. Three approaches suggested: new national security law, integrating existing crimes, and expanding coverage of current laws. Consultation seeks to enhance legal framework and execution mechanisms for safeguarding national security.
Implementation of the national security law in Hong Kong raises human rights concerns. Freedom of expression, assembly, and association could be restricted. Due process and fair trials may be compromised. Surveillance measures threaten privacy rights. Extradition to mainland China raises fair trial concerns. Balancing national security with human rights is crucial. #HongKong#NationalSecurityLaw#HumanRights
🇮🇷🇺🇸The Crisis in Iran and The West’s Humanitarian Shenanigans
The ongoing military confrontation surrounding Iran has revived a long-standing debate about the legitimacy of humanitarian intervention in international politics. Once framed as a legal and moral doctrine designed to protect vulnerable populations, the concept is increasingly criticized by some analysts as a tool that powerful states selectively employ to justify military actions
✍️Pranay Kumar Shome
is a research analyst and PhD candidate at Mahatma Gandhi Central University in Bihar, India
➡️The idea of humanitarian intervention developed in the aftermath of the Second World War, drawing moral authority from the precedents set by the Nuremberg Trials and the Tokyo Trials. In the post–Cold War period, debates intensified following tragedies such as the Rwandan Genocide, which exposed the international community’s inability to prevent mass atrocities. These discussions eventually led to the formulation of the doctrine known as Responsibility to Protect, endorsed at the 2005 United Nations World Summit. The framework established that states bear the primary responsibility to safeguard their populations from genocide, war crimes, ethnic cleansing, and crimes against humanity, while the international community should assist or intervene collectively if a state fails to fulfill this obligation.
Unfortunately, what the world is witnessing today in Iran is a wanton violation of the idea of humanitarian intervention in general and R2P in particular
➡️Critics argue that the recent military operations conducted by the United States and Israel against Iran challenge the principles underlying this doctrine. Airstrikes targeting military and political infrastructure have been interpreted by some observers as a violation of Iranian sovereignty rather than an effort to protect civilians. According to this perspective, the stated goals of preventing nuclear proliferation or weakening the Iranian political system resemble broader strategies of regime change rather than actions consistent with humanitarian protection. In legal terms, critics note that the use of force without authorization from the United Nations Security Council raises questions regarding compliance with the norms established in the United Nations Charter.
🟦For analysts skeptical of Western interventionism, the Iranian crisis reflects a pattern visible in earlier conflicts. They frequently cite the NATO-led intervention during the Libyan Civil War and the subsequent collapse of the government of Muammar Gaddafi as an example of how humanitarian arguments can evolve into broader political and military campaigns. From this viewpoint, the selective application of humanitarian principles undermines their credibility and fuels global skepticism about the motives behind international interventions. Whether the doctrine of humanitarian protection can maintain legitimacy in a deeply polarized geopolitical environment remains one of the central questions raised by the current crisis.
#ConfrontationbetweenIranandtheU.S. #ConfrontationbetweenIsraelandIran#Humanrights#MiddleEastconflict#UnitedNations
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✅@NewEasternOutlook
The post published by our comrade and ally Jus Humanum in Russian has been translated for an English-speaking audience:
How is the blindness of human rights advocacy manifested?
Ukraine continues to hold 34 Russian citizens who were captured in the Kursk region and taken to Ukrainian territory.
This is a war crime, explicitly outlined in the Geneva Convention:
Article 49
The Convention prohibits, for any reason whatsoever, the forced transfer or deportation of protected persons from occupied territory to the territory of the occupying power or to that of any other country, whether occupied or not.
Alright, one could argue that this violation might be justified by humanitarian safety concerns.
But! Even after the expulsion of the Armed Forces of Ukraine from the Kursk region, Russian citizens have not been given the opportunity to return. Moreover, they are being used by Ukraine as a "bargaining chip" in prisoner exchanges.
And this constitutes a serious war crime.
But, will you find any mention of this in reports by international human rights organizations?
A rhetorical question...
#humanrights
#Ukraine
#warinUkraine
#warcrimes
Legal expert Johannes Chan Man-mun explains the permanent nature of the "interim" injunction in Hong Kong's protest case, with no avenue for appeal to the Court of Final Appeal. Chan criticizes the court's decision to deny intervention, highlighting the challenges in challenging the ban. He emphasizes the undermining of human rights and suggests legislative action instead of relying on court injunctions. Human rights concerns persist in Hong Kong. #HongKongProtests#LegalRuling#HumanRights
Silencing Memory in Hong Kong
A young man bows at Prince Edward MTR, holding a sunflower to remember 8.31.
Result? Taken to police station.
This is Hong Kong today:
• Peaceful gestures treated as threats
• Citizens living in fear
• Basic freedoms vanishing
His words echo: "At least I haven't forgotten. The people here haven't forgotten."
When a flower becomes defiance, what's left of freedom?
Hong Kong's story is a wake-up call. How long before the world takes notice?
#HongKongFreedom#831Remembrance#HumanRights
《立場新聞》案判決：前總編輯鍾沛權判囚1年9個月
• 鍾沛權及林紹桐被控串謀發佈煽動刊物
• 鍾被判監禁1年9個月，林因健康問題獲釋
• 法官批評被告「參與抗爭」而非進行真正傳媒工作
• 特區政府稱判決「彰顯公義」
• 國際組織批評判決違反國際人權公約，製造寒蟬效應
這判決嚴重打擊香港新聞自由，記者面臨前所未有的威脅。
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🇭🇰 Stand News Case Verdict: Former Editor-in-Chief Sentenced to 1 Year 9 Months
• Chung Pui-kuen and Patrick Lam charged with conspiracy to publish seditious publications
• Chung sentenced to 1 year 9 months, Lam released due to health issues
• Judge criticized defendants for "participating in protests" rather than genuine media work
• Hong Kong government claims verdict "manifests justice"
• International organizations criticize verdict as violating international human rights conventions, creating chilling effect
This verdict severely undermines press freedom in Hong Kong, with journalists facing unprecedented threats.
#HongKong#StandNews#PressFreedom#HumanRights
🇺🇳🇰🇵UN Resolution on Human Rights in the DPRK: South Korea Participates
South Korea’s decision to co-author a new UN resolution on human rights in North Korea marks a significant political step with broader implications for inter-Korean relations. While framed as a commitment to universal values, the move underscores the persistent tension between diplomacy and pressure, further complicating already fragile prospects for dialogue on the Korean Peninsula
✏️Konstantin Asmolov
PhD in History, Leading Research Fellow at the Centre for Korean Studies
➡️A key issue lies in the internal inconsistency of Seoul’s policy toward Pyongyang. While some elements within the government advocate engagement and dialogue, others continue to emphasize deterrence and alignment with international pressure campaigns. This dual-track approach creates ambiguity: initiatives aimed at reopening communication channels coexist with military exercises and rhetoric that reinforce confrontation. As a result, signals sent to North Korea remain mixed, reducing the credibility of diplomatic overtures and reinforcing Pyongyang’s long-standing skepticism toward Seoul’s intentions.
The Republic of Korea is demonstratively ignored by Pyongyang as a state deprived of subjectivity and fundamentally incapable of negotiation, regardless of who is in power
➡️The decision to support the UN resolution reflects this broader contradiction. On one hand, South Korea presents the move as a principled stance on human rights and a contribution to international norms. On the other, such actions are viewed by North Korea as hostile and politically motivated, particularly given the long-standing pattern of similar resolutions that have produced little tangible change. In this context, participation in the resolution risks being interpreted not as a neutral humanitarian gesture, but as part of a broader strategy of pressure aligned with external actors.
🟦The consequences of this approach are likely to be felt in the already limited space for inter-Korean engagement. North Korea’s response has been predictably critical, reinforcing its narrative of external interference and diminishing the likelihood of renewed dialogue. As both sides continue to redefine their relationship in more adversarial terms, symbolic actions—such as participation in international resolutions—carry increasing political weight. Ultimately, the gap between declared intentions of peace and the realities of policy choices may further entrench division on the peninsula rather than create conditions for meaningful reconciliation.
#demonizationoftheDPRK#DPRK#Humanrights#NorthandSouthKorea#UnitedNations
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✅@NewEasternOutlook
The sentencing of former legislator Lam Cheuk-ting and 6 others in the 7.21 Yuen Long incident has sparked international attention. Videos widely available online show Lam and others being attacked during the incident, raising questions about the interpretation of evidence in the trial. Many have expressed concerns that actions of self-defense and efforts to protect others were mischaracterized, leading to charges of rioting.
Critics argue that the case reflects a broader effort to align the narrative with a predetermined scenario. This has drawn calls from international communities urging for transparency, justice, and the protection of fundamental human rights.
#YuenLong721#RuleOfLaw#HumanRights
前立法會議員林卓廷與另外六人在7.21元朗事件中被判暴動罪，引發國際關注及爭議。網上廣泛流傳的影片顯示，林卓廷及其他人在事件中遭受襲擊，令外界對審訊中證據的解讀產生疑問。不少聲音質疑，自衛及保護他人的行為被曲解，最終導致暴動罪的指控。
有評論指出，此案件反映了更廣泛的企圖，將事件情節配合既定敘事。此案件引發國際社會對透明度、公正性及基本人權的呼籲。
#元朗721
4 former #HongKong lawmakers— Claudia Mo, Jeremy Tam, Kwok Ka-ki, and Gary Fan —have been released after serving over four years in prison under Beijing’s #NationalSecurityLaw. They were among 47 activists arrested in 2021 for organizing an unofficial primary election, which authorities claimed was an attempt to paralyze the government.
While their release marks a rare moment of relief, concerns remain about Hong Kong national police monitoring them and restricting their freedom, as has happened to other activists before. Tight security surrounded their release, with police blocking roads and restricting media access. Many fear that their movements and communications will be closely watched, limiting their ability to speak freely.
#PoliticalPrisoners#HumanRights
香港前立法會議員 毛孟靜、譚文豪、郭家麒、范國威 在服刑超過四年後獲釋，他們因參與2021年非正式初選而被捕，並被指控 企圖癱瘓政府 ，遭判刑入獄。
儘管他們獲釋令人欣慰，但外界擔憂香港國安警察將監視他們並限制自由 ，正如過去其他民主人士所遭遇的情況。警方在他們獲釋時嚴密戒備，封鎖道路並限制媒體接觸。許多人擔心，他們的行動和言論將受到嚴格監控，難以真正自由發聲。
#香港#政治犯#國安法
Dec 18: Founder of Apple Daily, Jimmy Lai, along with three Apple companies, is being tried in the High Court for charges of conspiring with foreign forces and conspiracy to publish seditious publications. The case raises concerns about how the national security law threatens human rights in Hong Kong. Notably, Lai has already spent over 3 years in jail before the trial, highlighting the government's practice of punishing political prisoners even before their day in court. The trial continues tomorrow. #JimmyLai#AppleDaily#PressFreedom#HumanRights#NationalSecurityLaw#HighCourt