Amnesty critical of rights `game'

DUBLIN - Amnesty International said yesterday that "a shadow game" was taking place between the EU and Ankara, over human rights…

DUBLIN - Amnesty International said yesterday that "a shadow game" was taking place between the EU and Ankara, over human rights in Turkey.

Ms Mary Lawlor of Amnesty's Irish section criticised a "16 line paragraph" which she said was an inadequate EU response. "The EU pretends to be concerned about human rights in Turkey and Turkey pretends to respond," she said In a press statement.

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