European Parliament’s Rima Hassan: I’m a target of ‘political harassment’

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: April 4, 2026Country: European Union

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Rima Hassan, a member of the European Parliament, stated that she is a target of political harassment due to her stances on sensitive issues. She expressed concerns about freedom of expression and censorship within European institutions. Hassan also emphasized the importance of defending minority rights and combating abuses of power.

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