“The campaign and vote of the local and legislative elections held in Equatorial Guinea this month took place in a largely orderly and calm atmosphere. At the same time, the two opposition electoral lists denounced serious irregularities. Moreover, long-standing restrictions on internet and communication systems were enforced” – said the text of the statement of…
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EU “concerned” with events in Zimbabwe
The European Union is following the unfolding situation in Zimbabwe with concern. Despite the uncertainties surrounding current events, it is important to maintain respect for the rule of law and the fundamental rights of all citizens, says the statement of the European External Action Service (EEAS). Statement on the situation in #Zimbabwe:https://t.co/mH8aN0sz9k — Catherine Ray…
EU calls Cameroon to act with restraint
Tensions in North-Western and South-Western Cameroon have risen over recent weeks, with a risk of further escalation. "Today, we reaffirm our autonomy over our heritage & territory." Cameroon's English-speakers call for independence https://t.co/DSANPs6nv2 pic.twitter.com/LGgupEcGeE — Al Jazeera Breaking News (@AJENews) October 1, 2017 “All the stakeholders need to act responsibly and with restraint, abiding by…
Gabon’ dangers of human rights abuses
“One year after the heavily contested presidential elections in Gabon, the situation has reached a stalemate, with no prospect of a political solution to the country’s divisions and to the crisis” – said the EU top diplomat Federica Mogherini, addressing September plenary of the European Parliament. .@FedericaMog speech at the European Parliament urgency on #Gabonhttps://t.co/hytwHxuzKp…
EU diplomacy looking forward towards elections in Kenya
20.06.2017. Brussels. Today the EU top diplomat Federica Mogherini met with Amina Mohamed, Cabinet Secretary for Foreign Affairs of Kenya. The forthcoming general elections in Kenya on 8 August 2017 were discussed. Amina Mohamed welcomed the deployment of the EU Election Observation Mission to contribute to transparent, credible and peaceful elections, while the EU diplomat…
EU observation mission to Kenya
In response to an invitation by the Kenyan authorities, the European Union has decided to deploy an Election Observation Mission (EOM) to Kenya to observe the general elections scheduled for 8 August. Former EU EOM recommendations have played a role in promoting political dialogue and the consolidation of democracy in Kenya. Federica Mogherini, High Representative of the…
EU for immediate release of Dr.Mudawi
“The EU closely follows the human rights situation in Sudan” – says the statement of the European External Action Service spokesperson. “The recent presidential pardon of two pastors in Sudan is an encouraging step regarding religious freedom in the country. Jan Figel, the Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief outside the EU, was…
Egypt new law to burden NGOs
Brussels. “The new NGO law in Egypt is bound to put additional burden on NGOs’ activities and restrict the space of debate and discussion in the country” – says the statement by the spokesperson of the European External Actions Service (EEAS) on the new NGO law in Egypt. New law in #Egypt is bound to…
EU expects ceasefire in Tripoli
“The fighting in Tripoli on recent days has broken a hard-wrought ceasefire that had been in place since March. The renewed violence puts at risk the promising start to a dialogue aimed at fostering reconciliation in Libya,” – says the statement of the European Action Service spokesperson. At least 52 Government of National Accord fighters…
EU renews its support to Egypt
“The Christian Coptic community has been targeted once again in Egypt: dozens of worshippers travelling on a bus in Al Minya in Egypt have been killed today (26.05.2017). We share the pain of the families of the victims, to whom we send our condolences, and of the many wounded,” – says the statement of the European…
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