Council of Europe to examine reported human rights violations against migrants and refugees
Following reports and allegations of human rights violations against migrants and refugees in Europe, Secretary General Thorbjørn Jagland is appointing a Special Representative on Migration and Refugees.
“I am alarmed by the many reports of ill-treatment of migrants and refugees across Europe today. Migrants and refugees in Council of Europe member states have the same fundamental rights as anyone else under the European Convention on Human Rights. We have an obligation to protect their rights, and, together with our international partner organisations, we need to address violations where and when they occur”, said Secretary General Jagland.
