Germany rejects US censorship claims in human rights report – DW – 08/13/2025
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The report itself has been accused of political bias, with the US softening criticism of Israel and El Salvador. Germany rejected the report saying it has "a very high level of freedom of expression."

The report itself has been accused of political bias, with the Trump administration softening criticism of Israel and El Salvador.

Human rights, such as freedom of expression, are under threat in Germany and other European countries, according to the 2024 Human Rights Report by the US State Department.

The report, which in former years has been seen as a reliable point of reference for global human rights advocacy, has been criticized by human rights groups as containing numerous omissions and mischaracterizations to fit the current US administration’s political aims.

  • AbsolutelyNotAVelociraptor@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
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    7 days ago

    I don’t really get why. I mean, they seemed so happy putting people in gas chambers and ovens… Can’t see why wouldn’t they want to be put through the same… And, most important, why should it be a big deal now when it wasn’t when they were doing it.