The EU joins IGAD Council of Ministers in condemning the repeated violations of the Agreement on the Cessation of Hostiles in South Sudan (ACOH). These violations, perpetrated by the major stakeholders, include the killings of civilians, sexual violence and recruitment of child soldiers. The EU joins IGAD Council of Ministers in condemning the repeated violations…
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EU supports counter-terrorism in Mali
Mali was once again the target of terrorist violence. Nearly 30 Malian and Burkinabe citizens, including several women and children, were killed on their way to Boni fair in the center of the country. On the same day, several attacks against the Malian security forces cost the lives of several people. Hier, le Mali a…
Saharawi challenge EU-Morocco fishery deal
The European Union’s fisheries agreement with Morocco should be declared invalid because it includes the disputed territory of Western Sahara, an adviser to the EU’s top court said. Advocate General of the #EU Court of Justice states that the EU-#Morocco Fisheries Agreement is invalid because it applies to #WesternSahara, where "the existence of a state…
Europe reminds Congo about Consitution
The violence perpetrated on 31 December 2017 at New Year’s Eve in the Democratic Republic of Congo, resulted in deaths of a several demonstrators and left many wounded. Security forces killed at least seven people in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) during protests against President Joseph Kabila’s refusal to step down from office, United…
EU echoes “disappointment” over South Sudan violence
“The European Union echoes the concern and disappointment expressed by the Chairperson of IGAD Council of Ministers over the violations of the Agreement on the Cessation of Hostilities, Protection of Civilians and Humanitarian Access signed on 21 December by the Parties to the conflict in South Sudan” – says the European External Action Service spokesperson…
Ana Gomes: Libya – a collective failure of international community
Ana GOMES, MEP (Portugal, S&D) reflects upon situation of migrants and asylum-seekers in Libya, many of whom are reportedly treated inhumanely, the issue discussed with High Representative Federica Mogherini on Tuesday, December 13, at Strasbourg plenary.
MEPs for ‘new’ EU-Africa strategy
Economic, migratory and social problems, coupled with protracted crises, require new responses and better cooperation between the African Union and the EU. In order to give new impetus to cooperation and the development of African nations, MEPs recommend a new EU-Africa strategy also aimed at strengthening the resilience of African countries, in a resolution adopted on…
Easing of US sanction on Sudan
The easing of US sanctions on Sudan is an important step in Sudan’s efforts at reintegration into the international community. The EU expects Sudan to make further progress in addressing the several challenges that still remain. Easing of US sanctions important step in #Sudan’s re-integration into the international community.https://t.co/QUCxb6AiSR — Koen Vervaeke (@koen_vervaekeEU) October 9,…
More exotic animals in need of rescue
European Parliament, Strasbourg Representatives of the European Alliance for Rescue Centres and Sanctuaries (EARS) and of AAP Animal Advocacy and Protection presented the views of CITES – accredited rescue centres, key players in struggle against wildlife trafficking. The MEPs of the Intergroup for the Welfare and Conservation of Animals discussed the conditions of confiscated animals and…
Mali: EU considers individual sanctions
The Council has transposed into legal acts the provisions of United Nations Security Council resolution 2374 (2017), which allows sanctions to be imposed on those actively stymieing progress in implementing the agreement on peace and reconciliation in Mali, signed in 2015. Today the EU Council implements UNSC Mali sanctions that may be imposed on actors impeding the peace…
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