Human Rights

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Seán Crowe TD criticises India’s decision to revoke special constitutional status of Kashmir

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin’s spokesperson on Foreign Affairs, Seán Crowe TD, has criticised the Indian government’s surprise decision to revoke the special constitutional status of Kashmir and stated it could inflame tensions and lead to further conflict in the region. Deputy Seán Crowe said: “Article 370 of the Indian constitution gave Jammu and Kashmir special dispensation to […]

Crowe condemns new Israeli legislation calling it racist and apartheid

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin’s spokesperson on Foreign Affairs, Seán Crowe TD, has condemned the controversial new ‘Jewish nation-state’ law passed by the Israeli Parliament on Thursday, calling it racist and apartheid legislation. Deputy Seán Crowe said: “This new legislation is racist and sectarian and will lead to blatant discrimination against Palestinians and Arabs. “The law demotes the […]

Crowe calls for Irish Government to protest against mass murder of Palestinians

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin’s spokesperson on Foreign Affairs, Seán Crowe TD, has called on the Irish Minister for Foreign Affairs to strongly protest Israel’s mass murder of Palestinian civilians today in Gaza by expelling Israeli diplomats from Ireland. Deputy Seán Crowe said: “The brutality of the Israeli Army has once again been laid bare for the world to […]

Irish Government must protest Israeli attempts to block Dublin’s Mayor visiting Palestine – Crowe

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin’s spokesperson on Foreign Affairs, Seán Crowe TD, has called on the Irish Government to protest Israel’s failed attempts to block Ardmhéara Bhaile Átha Cliath, Mícheál MacDonncha, from visiting Ramallah in occupied Palestine to speak at a conference on the status of Jersualem. Deputy Seán Crowe said: “Ardmhéara MacDonncha was travelling to Ramallah in […]

100 years on, struggle for rights and equality is still ongoing – Crowe

by Seán Crowe TD

Dublin South West TD, Seán Crowe, has said the centenary of women’s suffrage should act as a stark reminder that the struggle for equality for women, and many others in Irish society, remains unfilled. The Sinn Féin TD was speaking after attending events that marked the 100th Anniversary of the Representation of the People Act […]

Ireland must do more to help Rohingya refugees – Crowe

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin’s spokesperson on Foreign Affairs, Seán Crowe TD, has said the violence against the Rohingya in Myanmar, carried out by the military and extremist Buddhist militias, is barbaric and clearly ethnic cleansing. Crowe has called on Ireland and the international community to do more to stop this ethnic cleansing, and to offer practical help […]

Crowe expresses disappointment at Northern talks deferment

by Seán Crowe TD

Dublin South West TD, Seán Crowe, who was involved in the discussions that led to the historic Good Friday Agreement, has expressed his deep disappointment at the failure to reach an agreement and the deferment until September of the negotiations in the North. Crowe, who was addressing Sinn Féin activists in Dublin South West, said […]