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Philippe Sands criticizes silence on crimes abroad
Original: Beeindruckend deutliche Worte von # PhilippeSands "Man könne nicht im Ausland Verbrechen unkritisiert lassen und gleichz
International lawyer Philippe Sands has spoken out in unusually sharp terms, arguing that crimes committed abroad cannot be left uncriticized while acting with hypocrisy at home. He warned that such double standards foster developments that are also reflected in recent German election results. His remarks are drawing attention and agreement among commentators discussing Germany's political shift.
Why now: His comments link foreign policy hypocrisy to recent German election outcomes, resonating amid current political debate.
Evidence
- Beeindruckend deutliche Worte von # PhilippeSands "Man könne nicht im Ausland Verbrechen unkritisiert lassen und gleichzeitig im Inland auf Bigotterie zeigen - dies begünstige Entwicklungen, die sich auch in jüngsten Wahlergebnissen in Deutschland widergespiegelt hätten."… · BypassBlues@norden.social · 3
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