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Now playing Next Switzerland FIFA urges World Cup teams to focus on football over politics FIFA bosses have written to all 32 national federations urging squads not to hand out "moral lessons to the rest of the world", after several protests over human rights. 04/11/2022
Now playing Next Finland Sanna Marin apologises for lack of action on Sámi human rights The Finnish PM's comments come after Euronews reported on frustration in the Sámi community over delays to a planned key law that would strengthen their human rights. 29/10/2022
Now playing Next no comment Protesters for end of controversial migrant deal between Italy and Lib The deal has been criticised over alleged poor treatment of migrants at detention centres in North Africa. 27/10/2022
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