The Belarusian Supreme Court has upheld yet another death sentence, this time against Aliaksei Mikhalenia. “The continued application of the death penalty runs counter to Belarus’ stated willingness to engage with the international community, including the European Union, on the matter” – says the statement of the European External Action Service. “The European Union reaffirms its strong…
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EU supports Afghan elections with €3.5 million
The European Union is committed to supporting the Afghan electoral process and the right of Afghan citizens to exercise their civic and democratic rights, and intends to adopt a €3.5 million project to strengthen Afghanistan’s electoral institutions, funded under the Instrument contributing to Stability and Peace. This project will help to enhance the integrity of…
EU concerned by Taner Kılıҫ detention
“We have learned with concern from media reports and from Amnesty International that the Head of Amnesty International in Turkey, lawyer and human rights defender Taner Kılıҫ, was detained on recently. We call on the Turkish authorities to clarify the charges swiftly, in line with the standards of the European Convention on Human Rights and…
EU on Azerbaijan’s abduction of a journalist
“The alleged abduction and illegal arbitrary detention of Azerbaijani nationals, including human rights defenders, residing in Georgia followed by their arrest and prosecution in Azerbaijan, demands swift, thorough and transparent investigation.” – says the statement of the European External Actions Service. Statement on reported abduction & illegal detention of #Azerbaijan nationals residing in #Georgia https://t.co/HTwAw5TnEt…
Russian ‘foreign agent’ accused of ignoring law
“The criminal charges brought against activist Valentina Cherevatenko, a leader in the NGO “Union of Women of Don”, represent the first criminal case opened under the “foreign agents” law in Russia,” – says the statement of the European External Action service. “The practice of declaring NGOs as “foreign agents” restricts civil society and impedes the…
EU calls Belaurs for respect of fundamental rights
“The European Union has closely followed the response of the Belarusian authorities to the recent demonstrations. In past days we have observed hourly reports of preventive arrests and detentions on the basis of various charges. Journalists have been sanctioned for covering the events. Such repression of freedom of expression and assembly is in contradiction with…
Abkhazia crossings closed
¨PHOTO: Illustration “The announced closure of two crossing points along the Administrative Boundary Line of Georgia’s breakaway region of Abkhazia – Nabakevi-Khurcha and Meore Otobaia-Orsantia- which are used daily by hundreds of commuters, will be detrimental to the freedom of movement of the population, including school children, on both sides of the Administrative Boundary Line. It will likely increase…
EU concerned about developments in Turkey
“The measures taken yesterday against three Members of Parliament of the eoples’ Democratic Party’s (HDP) , including both of its Co-Chairs, further add to the concerns expressed both following the Turkish Grand National Assembly’s adoption last May of a law allowing the immunity of a large number of deputies to be lifted as well as…
EU diplomatic appointments
Today Federica Mogherini, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy announced today the appointment of two new Heads of EU Delegations. Michael REITERER has been appointed as Head of the EU Delegation to the Republic of Korea. He is currently Principal Adviser to the Managing Director for Asia and the…
EU condolences to Somalia
“The attack on civilians in Mogadishu today is yet another act of terror targeting the Somali people by those wanting to undermine progress towards a stable and secure Somalia”, – says the statement of the European External Action Service. “We pay respect to those who lost their lives and express our deepest condolences to their…
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