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Human rights defenders criticise the bestowing of a Norwegian award to Bahraini prime minister

IFEX member Gulf Centre for Human Rights leads a joint letter criticising the fact that an award has been given to the Bahraini prime minister by Norway’s 14th August Committee, despite his presiding over numerous human rights violations in Bahrain.

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Concern over China’s influence as Norwegian politicians say they will not meet with Dalai Lama

The Board of Norwegian PEN strongly urges the Norwegian government to meet with the Dalai Lama during his visit to the country in May, and to not set business interests ahead of human rights.

Activists place a placard depicting whistleblower Edward Snowden in front of the German Chancellory in Berlin, 4 July 2013., David von Blohn/NurPhoto/Rex F via AP Images

Group calls on Norway to grant asylum to Edward Snowden

In a letter to Norway’s Minister of Justice, Norwegian PEN expresses its support for American whistleblower Edward Snowden’s asylum application to Norway.