Activities of Tamás MESZERICS related to 2018/2118(INI)
Shadow reports (1)
REPORT on a European Parliament recommendation to the Council, Commission and the Vice-President of the Commission / High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy on the comprehensive agreement between the EU and the Kyrgyz Republic PDF (298 KB) DOC (58 KB)
Amendments (9)
Amendment 9 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point c
Paragraph 1 – point c
(c) to ensure a firm engagement from both sides to respect and advance democratic principles, human rights and the rule of law, in compliance with the criteria required for the GSP+ status granted to the Kyrgyz Republic, including the ratification of the relevant international conventions and the effective implementation of the conclusions and recommendations of the relevant monitoring bodies established under those conventions; to pursue a regular dialogue on human rights in coordination with local NGOs;
Amendment 19 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point f
Paragraph 1 – point f
(f) to step up cooperation in crisis management, conflict prevention, the fight againstcountering terrorism and organised crime, the prevention of violent radicalisation and cross- border crime, and integrated border management, in full respect for the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms;
Amendment 45 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point s a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point s a (new)
(sa) to consult with NGOs on developing and improving the country’s legislation and policies, in particular with respect to any instruments or mechanisms that directly affect the action of civil society organizations; to suspend the criminal persecution and investigation against Bir-Duino human rights movement;
Amendment 49 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point t a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point t a (new)
(ta) to ensure the government of Kyrgyzstan implements the finding of the UN Human Rights Committee and complies with EP resolution of 15 January 2015 to immediately release human rights defender Azimjon Askarov, quash his conviction, and provide him with rehabilitation and reparation, in line with its obligations under core human rights treaties and its commitment to effectively implement the conclusions and recommendations of the relevant monitoring bodies, as also enshrined in the criteria of the GSP+status granted by the European Union on 2 February 2016;
Amendment 52 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point u a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point u a (new)
(ua) to ensure that Kyrgyzstan ends and further prevents harassment of civil society activists, and allows banned human rights activists and journalists to enter Kyrgyzstan and continue their work without undue interference;
Amendment 53 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point v
Paragraph 1 – point v
(v) to urge Kyrgyzstan to reverse any negative authoritarian trends such as the political instrumentalisation of the administration of justice, unfair judicial punishments, unfair and non-transparent trials, interference in media freedom and retaliations against journalists deemed critical of the authorities, the impunity of law enforcement agents and the alleged ill- treatment and torture of those held in custody, extraditions to countries where individuals face a risk of torture or ill treatment, as well as discrimination against minorities and the limitations placed on the freedom of assembly and expression, and to urge Kyrgyzstan to thoroughly investigate all allegations of evidence planting, extortion, torture, and other ill- treatment;
Amendment 61 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point w a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point w a (new)
(wa) to ensure that Kyrgyzstan fully respects its human rights obligations in the context of countering terrorism and violent extremism, that those suspected, detained, prosecuted, or imprisoned on terrorism or extremism charges are afforded their full rights at all stages, that Kyrgyzstan implements the December 2016 amendments to article 299-2 of the Criminal Code as scheduled in January 2019, and amends national Law No. 150 on Countering Extremist Activity of 2005 to excise overly broad or vague definitions of extremism and extremist acts;
Amendment 73 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point y
Paragraph 1 – point y
(y) to support, promote and facilitate further regional cooperation in Central Asia, which is one of the least integrated regions in the world, following the current positive dynamics;
Amendment 84 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point ac
Paragraph 1 – point ac
(ac) to acknowledge Kyrgyzstan’s security concerns in connection with the deteriorating security situation in Afghanistan and in responding to increasing radicalisation in the Central Asian region; to provide assistance in relation to returning Islamist foreign fighters and their family members from abroad and preventive measures against increasing violent religious radicalisation;