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The British government faced unprecedented "contempt of Parliament" votes regarding its Brexit strategy, highlighting a breakdown in the traditional political system. In Africa, the US Embassy in the Democratic Republic of the Congo was briefly closed due to reports of a potential ISIS attack, despite the group not typically operating in the region. Critics suggested these threats are often used as a pretext for military intervention in resource-rich areas.
The UN Global Compact for Migration, also known as the Marrakesh Agreement, is scheduled for signing on December 10th. While technically non-binding, the document serves as a legal framework for participating countries to enact new legislation. Objective 17 of the agreement raises concerns regarding the potential criminalization of migration criticism and the expansion of hate speech laws.
Marrakesh Agreement, EU Migration Speech Criminalization Claims
The European Parliament is moving toward the Marrakesh Agreement, which seeks to establish a legal framework for international migration. A clip from a press conference suggests that the EU may expand the definition of hate speech to criminalize criticism of migration. While some member states like Hungary and Poland have rejected the agreement, concerns remain regarding the potential for media outlets to be shut down for dissenting views.
