Brussels 23.01.2023 The European Union strongly condemns the murder of the well-known Cameroonian radio host, Mr Martinez Zogo. An outspoken Cameroonian journalist has been found dead in YaoundĂ©, after he disappeared last week in a suspected abduction. Martinez Zogo had recently broadcast about an alleged embezzlement case involving a wealthy businessman and top officials. More:…
Tag: Human rights
Eswatini: EU condemns Mr.Maseko assassination
Brussels 22.01.2023 Thulani Rudolph Maseko, human rights lawyer and Chairperson of the Multistakeholder Forum (MSF), was shot dead at his house on Saturday 21 January. Eswatini: Human rights lawyer, Thulani Rudolph Maseko was shot dead. The 🇪🇺 strongly condemns his assassination and looks forward to the results of the investigations already launched to prosecute those responsible for…
Chad: MEPs condemn human rights restrictions
European Parliament condemns the restriction of the fundamental right to demonstrate and the use of violence against pro-democracy protesters and civil society in Chad during the protests of October 2022. In their resolution, MEPs call for all protesters held by the Chadian government to be released and granted legal protection. They condemn their prosecution in…
Ethiopia: EU condemns Human Rights violations
Brussels 09.04.2022 “The EU is appalled about the report by Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International with regards to the widespread human rights violations and abuses of civilians in the Western part of Tigray. We are appalled about the report by HRW and Amnesty International on human rights violations of civilians Western Tigray. Independent UN investigation,complementing theefforts of…
MEPs address Somalia crisis
Strasbourg 26.11.2021 The European parliament expresses its grave concern at the deteriorating humanitarian crisis in Somalia. MEPs condemn all violations and abuses of human rights and indiscriminate attacks on civilians, humanitarian workers, journalists, election officials and the African Union Mission to Somalia (AMISOM) by terrorist groups, notably Al-Shabaab. UPDATE: Al-Shabaab jihadists claim the car bombing…
Cameroon: MEPs concern about human rights
Strasbourg 26.11.2021 MEPs are deeply concerned about the human rights situation in Cameroon. The adopted European Parliament resolution notes that the country is facing a number of political and security challenges simultaneously, including threats from terrorist group Boko Haram in its Far North region and an internal armed separatist rebellion, which has been ongoing for…
Sudan: EU condemns violence
Brussels 14.10.2021 “With reference to the joint statement of the Troika, EU and Switzerland last Friday, November 12, the EU condemns in the strongest terms the violence perpetrated against peaceful civilian protestors on Saturday 13 November” reads the statement by the EU spokesperson on the latest developments in Sudan. The EU condemns in the strongest…
Ethiopia: EU condemns MSF killing
Brussels 26.06.2021 “We condemn in the strongest possible terms the killing of three staff members of MĂ©decins Sans Frontières (MSF) in Tigray today, outside Abiy Addi, while delivering aid to those needing it most. We offer our deepest condolences to their loved ones” reads the statement of Statement by High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell and Commissioner…
Khartoum violence outbreak
Sudanese security forces stormed a protest camp in the capital Khartoum on June 3 in the morning hours and at least nine people were reported killed in the violence outbreak. Footage filmed by security forces during break up of peaceful protest at the General Command sit-in on Buri Rd in #Khartoum. Video geolocated to here:…
EU-Sudan dialogue depends on reforms progress
On 19 November 2018, the Council adopted conclusions on Sudan, which remains crucial for the peace and stability of the wider Horn of Africa. The Council reaffirms the EU’s readiness to engage in an evolving dialogue and cooperation with Khartoum, depending on progress shown by Sudan in committing to internal reforms, including human rights and good governance, facilitation…
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