The UN Refugee Agency expressed concern about 400 migrants boared by three ships in the Mediterranean, and insists it on their swift and safe disembarkation. (Image: SeaWatch4 courtesy). A joint statement issued with the International Organization for Migration has underlined that it was a “humanitarian imperative to save lives”. More than 400 refugees and migrants…
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EU welcomes Libya ceasefire
“The European Union warmly welcomes the announcements issued on August 21, 2020 by the President of the Presidency Council Fayez Al-Serraj and Speaker of the House of Representatives Aguila Saleh. This is a constructive first step forward, which demonstrates the determination of the Libyan leaders to overcome the current stalemate and creates a new hope…
Darfour: scores of killed and injured
Reports of killings of more than 60 people and nearly 60 others wounded during an armed attack in a village in Sudan’s fragile Darfur region on July 25, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs said. Some 120 said to be killed or wounded in attack in Sudan's Darfur region -U.N https://t.co/oq0MAYbAFi…
EU: Mali National Assembly enables way out of crisis
Presidents from five West African countries arrive in Mali on July 23 in an attempt to negotiate an end to a political crisis that affected the country and raised concerns it could undermine a regional security, and ongoing struggle against jihadists armed groups. Endemic corruption, disputed local election results and army losses to jihadists cause…
Guterres on foreign interference in Libya
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned the Security Council on July 8 that the conflict in Libya has entered a new phase “with foreign interference reaching unprecedented levels.” U.N. chief warns foreign interference in Libya conflict at 'unprecedented levels' https://t.co/TKCGIJL0gm — Reuters Africa (@ReutersAfrica) July 9, 2020 “The conflict has entered a new phase with…
Borrell: EU ready to assist Sudan
“…I would like to start by paying tribute to the Sudanese people: women and youth in particular, who fought for peaceful change and for the ideals of freedom, peace and justice” said the EU top diplomat Josep Borrell at Sudan Partnership Conference. Today, with around 50 delegations, the international community will show its support to…
EU co-hosts conference on Sudan
On Thursday 25 June 2020, Sudan, the European Union, the United Nations and Germany will co-host a virtual High-level international conference. Around 50 countries and international organisations will take part in the Conference. While the Sudanese Government commits itself to carry the 2019 revolution reforms forward, almost 50 countries and international organisations are offering Sudan…
Borrell on Mali stability risks
“The political crisis which has been shaking Mali for several weeks is carrying risks for the stability of the country and the region” reads the statement of the Euorpean Union top diplomat Josep Borrell. La crise politique qui secoue le Mali depuis des semaines est porteuse de risques pour la stabilité du pays et de…
Rwanda: fugitive Bizimana pronounced dead
Serge Brammertz said fugitive Augustin Bizimana, who was indicted on 13 charges including genocide, murder and rape, is believed to have died in Pointe Noire, in the Republic of the Congo in 2000. His remains were identified by DNA testing. The death of Augustin Bizimana – a long-standing rumour – is finally confirmed. Last on…
Rwanda genocide fugitive arrested in Paris
Genocide suspect Felicien Kabuga (84), who is accused of funding Rwanda militias that massacred about 800,000 people, was arrested on May 16 near Paris after being 26 years at large, the French justice ministry said. Rwandan genocide suspect Felicien Kabuga, who is accused of funding militias that massacred about 800,000 people, was arrested on Saturday…
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