Brussels 09.09.2024 “The EU commends the work of the UNHRC established Independent International Fact-Finding Mission for the Sudan, which recently issued a substantial report about the appalling situation in the country, including the indiscriminate and direct targeting of civilians. “The report provides additional proof that both the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support…
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Kenya: EU calls for restraint
Brussels 26.06.2024 The European Union has followed with concern the outbreak of violence that erupted during the protests in Kenya yesterday, which resulted in the loss of lives, numerous injuries and significant damage to public and private property. Defence and security forces should exercise restraint and protests should remain peaceful. Fundamental rights and freedoms, including…
EU-Sudan: sanctions against six persons
Brussels 24.06.2024 The Council adopted restrictive measures today against six individuals responsible for activities undermining the stability and political transition of Sudan, where fighting is still ongoing between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and their respective affiliated militias. (Image above: Khartoum Old town). On the RSF side, the new…
EU enhances Kenya defense capabilities
Brussels 24.06.2024 The Council today adopted an assistance measure under the European Peace Facility worth €20 million. Its objective is to enhance the operational capabilities of the Kenya Defence Forces to protect the territorial integrity and sovereignty of the country and its civilian population against internal and external threats. The assistance measure will also contribute…
Sudan Wad al-Noura massacre: EU Borrell appalled
Brussels 08.06.2024 “The European Union is appalled by credible reports of yet another senseless massacre of over 100 defenceless villagers committed by the Rapid Support Forces in Wad al-Noura, in Al-Jazira State, Sudan”, reads the statement by the EU top diplomat Josep Borrell. “The EU is investing substantially, together with the OHCHR and the UN…
EU took note of SA elections results
Brussels 03.06.2024 They European Union (EU) took note of the results of the South African general elections. The EU has deployed an electoral expert mission, which has been working on observing the process well ahead of the day, when the citizens went to urns to drop ballots. The mission would probably share the conclusions assembled…
SA goes to polling stations
Brussels 29.05.2024 Polls in South Africa open at 7:00 am (0500 GMT) and close at 9:00 pm, with 27 million registered voters called to elect a new parliament, which then chooses a President. For the first time since the advent of democracy in 1994, the African National Congress party is at risk of losing its…
EU ceased military mission in Niger
Brussels 27.05.2024 Today the Council decided to not extend the European Union military partnership mission in Niger (EUMPM) beyond 30 June 2024, in view of the grave current political situation in the country. The mission was established in December 2022 at the request of the former Nigerien authorities to enhance the ability of the Niger…
Sudan: one year of chaos
Brussels 15.04.2024 A civil war has devastated Sudan and pushed people to the brink of famine. Top diplomats and aid groups met today in Paris to enhance humanitarian support to prevent further deterioration. “A year ago, we were coordinating the carousel of planes from different European countries evacuating our nationals. We left and since then…
EU-Sudan: arrest warrant for Hamdok is “source of concern”
Brussels 05.04.2024 Today the EU diplomacy announced they “took note” of the arrest warrants for the leadership of Tagadum including that of ex-Prime Minister of Sudan – Hamdok. “It is a source of concern in a moment when Sudan needs a political solution for that war that devastated the country for more than a year”…