European Parliament votes to boycott UAE Expo due to human rights issues

Expo 2020 is expected to take place between October 2021 and March 2022 and is part of the rotating World's Expo. However, the European Parliament is calling on Member States to not participate.

Aerial view of the Sheikh Zayed Road, following the outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, March 26, 2020.

Aerial view of the Sheikh Zayed Road, following the outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, March 26, 2020.

(photo credit: REUTERS/SATISH KUMAR)

ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, REUTERS

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 23:21