Colombia: 🇪🇺 saluda la firma de la Ley de Paz Total por el Presidente
@petrogustavo
tras la adopción en el Senado y Cámara de Representantes con una gran mayoría. Un hito importante para el pueblo colombiano. La UE apoya todos los esfuerzos para consolidar la paz en 🇨🇴.
Colombia: 🇪🇺welcomes the signing of the law on total peace by President
@petrogustavo
after the adoption in Senate & Congress with an overwhelming majority 👉 important development for the people of 🇨🇴 and the EU fully supports efforts to consolidate peace in the country.
Turkey: Ongoing hostile remarks against 🇬🇷 raise serious concerns & contradict the need 2 de-escalate in EastMed.Threats & aggressive rhetoric R unacceptable & must stop.🇪🇺 expects 🇹🇷 to de-escalate,respect sovereignty & territorial integrity of 🇪🇺 members
Turkey: detention of over 100 students & banning meetings around
@UniBogazici
is deeply worrying,it goes against 🇹🇷commitment to reforms in line w/ 🇪🇺values & standards.Hate speech & actions against
#LGBTI
students & association are unacceptable
Israel/Palestine: Decision on Masafer Yatta evictions increases the risk of forced transfer of big number of Palestinians. Evictions are illegal under intl law. 🇪🇺 condemns such possible plans & urges 🇮🇱 to cease demolitions & evictions.
Ethiopia:the airstrikes that hit Mekelle endanger fragile hope for peace in 🇪🇹Peace talks are the only way forward🇪🇺 encourages conflict parties 2immediately seize opportunity 2end hostilities &reach negotiated permanent ceasefire agreement.
#AUEU
#Tigray
Cyprus: 🇪🇺 reject 🇹🇷 statements about acceptance of Turkish Cypriot entity as observer in the Organisation of Turkic States. 🇪🇺 recognises only 🇨🇾 as subject of intl law, any action to assist intl recognition of the secessionist entity damages 🇺🇳 efforts
Libya/Turkey:the reported agreement on hydrocarbons requires further clarifications since it's based on 🇹🇷🇱🇾 memorandum that goes against Law of the Sea & infringes on third states’ rights.Actions potentially undermining regional stability should B avoided
Palestine: 🇪🇺 deplores the demolition of the donor-funded Sfai school in Masafer Yatta by 🇮🇱 army.Demolitions are illegal under international law, children’s right to education must be respected. The EU calls on Israel to halt all demolitions and evictions
Iran: 🇪🇺 condemns the execution of Mohsen Shekari in strongest possible terms,urges 🇮🇷 to refrain from applying
#deathpenalty
& carrying out executions, stop using forced confessions & uphold rights for a due process. Fundamental rights must be respected!
El Salvador: Sunday's elections yielded a clear result. 🇪🇺 congratulates the people of 🇸🇻 for their commitment to democracy & looks forward to working on shared priorities with President Nayib Bukele & his administration.
Guatemala: El arresto del reconocido periodista José Rubén Zamora, fundador y dueño de
@el_Periodico
genera serias preocupaciones sobre la
#LibertadDePrensa
en 🇬🇹. Las autoridades deben garantizar el debido proceso y seguridad de
@ChepeZamora
y la fiscal de
#FECI
Samari Gómez.
Cuba: Instamos a las autoridades de 🇨🇺 a respetar los derechos fundamentales, incluida la libertad de expresión. La transparencia y el respeto al debido proceso deben guiar los juicos relativos a las protestas del 11 julio. Nos preocupan las severas condenas impuestas.
Armenia/Azerbaijan:🇪🇺 follows w/serious concern situation around
#Lachin
corridor;calls on 🇦🇿 to ensure freedom & security of movement in line with the 3lateral statement of November‘20.🇪🇺 also concerned by reports of 🇦🇿 cutting off gas supply to Karabakh
Nicaragua: Las acciones judiciales contra
@chamorrocris
son incompatibles con un proceso electoral creíble, transparente & abierto a la oposición y sus candidatos. 🇪🇺 insta a que se la libere inmediatamente y se reviertan sin demora las medidas adoptadas contra sus derechos.
Serbia: HighRep
@JosepBorrellF
discussed w/
@avucic
situation related to
#COVID19
Stressed need for cooperation & solidarity,EU is looking at how to link Western Balkans to EU initiatives relieving impact of virus on economies & societies
Turkey: remarks by
@MevlutCavusoglu
regarding 🇬🇷sovereignty over some of its islands 👉 counterproductive & contradict de-escalation efforts. 🇬🇷 sovereignty over these islands is unquestionable. 🇹🇷 should respect it, refrain from provocations
Guatemala: 🇪🇺 manifesta preocupación ante acciones judiciales contra ex altos cargos CICIG, FECI y Ministerio Público. Estas acciones prolongan tendencia de persecución e intimidación contra quienes participan en investigaciones o juicios relacionados con lucha contra corrupción
Hong Kong: Further arrests of pro-democracy activists under
#NationalSecurityLaw
, incl.
#AgnesChow
@chowtingagnes
on Tuesday,show deep disregard for freedoms & rights enshrined in local & int'l. law. 🇪🇺 calls on the authorities 2stop using the
#NSL
2erode freedoms in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong: Arrests of Jimmy Lai,his family & others + raid in
@appledaily_hk
add to fears that National Security Law is used to stifle freedom of expression & media, which goes against
Basic Law & the “one country, two systems” principle.
Israel/Palestine: 🇪🇺condemns the demolition of the EU-funded school in Jubbet Adh Dhib by Israeli troops affecting 81 kids, despite EU calls not to do it. Demolitions are illegal under international law, children’s right to education must be respected.
Myanmar: 🇪🇺 appalled seeing an army vehicle raming into a peaceful march in Yangon, killing several people. Footage appears to show soldiers firing at civilians. If confirmed👉act of terror. There should be accountability for the crimes committed. 🇪🇺 imposed targeted sanctions.
Guatemala: 🇪🇺remains deeply concerned over the persistent attempts to undermine the integrity of the official results of the 25 June elections. Attempts to overturn the outcome or undermine a democratic elex would impact 🇬🇹's intl relations, including w/EU
Azerbaijan: 🇪🇺condemns the military escalation along Line of Contact & elsewhere in Karabakh. We call for immediate cessation of hostilities & for 🇦🇿 to stop the current military activities.This shouldn't be pretext to force exodus of the local population
Guatemala: The arrest of renowned journalist José Rubén Zamora founder and owner of
@el_Periodico
raises serious concerns about
#PressFreedom
in 🇬🇹. Authorities must guarantee due process and safety for
@ChepeZamora
and
#FECI
prosecutor Samari Gómez.
The EU is concerned about restrictions on freedom of religion & belief in China 🇨🇳and calls for immediate release of Pastor Wang Yi who was tried in secret & sentenced to 9 years in prison in connection to his peaceful advocacy for
#FreedomOfReligion
Hong Kong: the raid against
@StandNewsHK
& the arrest of 7 people mark a further deterioration in
#PressFreedom
in 🇭🇰.Respect for human rights & fundamental freedoms are central to the Basic Law & the “1 country,2 systems” principle.
#MediaFreedom
= key to those rights & freedoms
[English subtitles]
#HongKong
national security police raided the home of Stand News's Ronson Chan on Wednesday, taking him away for questioning.
Over 200 officers were deployed to raid the offices of the non-profit online news outlet. Full story on HKFP:
Georgia:🇪🇺regrets decision to resume flights between 🇬🇪&🇷🇺.This raises concerns about Georgia's EU path & commitment 2align w/🇪🇺 foreign policy decisions,incl.on sanctions. It raises serious safety concerns too as
@icao
qualified🇷🇺 planes as unsafe
Guatemala:🇪🇺expresses serious concerns about the raids in the Supreme Electoral Tribunal,reiterates its call on all institutions & branches of government to fully respect the outcome of the elections &urges to refrain from actions undermining these results
Guatemala: 🇪🇺 expresa su profunda preocupación por el continuo deterioro del estado de derecho y acciones legales en contra de jueces, abogados y fiscales independientes, resultando en arrestos y pérdida de inmunidad judicial
Russia: On Tuesday yet another trial begins against Alexei Navalny inside his penal colony, regrettably without the possibility of observation. 🇪🇺continues to consider the prosecution politically motivated and calls for his immediate & unconditional release.
@navalny
Afghanistan: Deliberate attacks targeting Shia community and the Hazara ethnic group are heinous acts and must stop. All 🇦🇫 citizens deserve to live in safety. Country's de facto authorities must ensure safety and security of its citizens.
Russia:🇪🇺is deeply disturbed by reports that
@navalny
was moved permanently to solitary confinement,deprived of visits from relatives 👉harassment turning to psychological torture.🇷🇺prison authorities have 2stop these unjustified measures.They are accountable for his life&health
Belarus: political prisoner Vitold Ashurak died in regime’s penal colony in Shklou. Our deepest condolences to his family & friends. 🇪🇺 demands the immediate release of all political prisoners & arbitrarily detained persons. Human rights violators will be held to account.
Political prisoner, activist, protester Vitold
#Ashurak
dies in Shklou penal colony at age of 50. In Jan, he was sentenced to 5 years in jail. Death was reportedly caused by cardiac arrest. Belsat TV expresses condolences to family of the deceased
Israel/Palestine: 🇪🇺 appaled by scenes at Shireen Abu Akleh’s funeral,condemns disproportionate use of force &disrespectful behaviour by 🇮🇱 police against the mourners. It’s a minimal human respect to allow to grieve in peace w/out harassment & humiliation
Nicaragua: Nuestro más sentido pésame a la familia de Hugo Torres.🇪🇺pide una investigación rápida e independiente de su muerte. Reiteramos nuestro llamamiento a la liberación inmediata e incondicional de todos los presos políticos, sujetos a condiciones de detención inhumanas.
Ethiopia/Somalia: Regarding a Memorandum of Understanding signed by 🇪🇹 PM w/Somaliland President,🇪🇺recalls the importance of respecting the unity,sovereignty & the territorial integrity of 🇸🇴 👉 key for the peace & stability of the Horn of Africa region.
Guatemala:sentencing of FECI ex-prosecutor Virginia Laparra is deeply concerning amid deterioration of rule of law,continued intimidation,legal actions against independent judges, lawyers & prosecutors. Safety of those detained & their right to due process must be safeguarded.
Russia: Congratulations to Novaya Gazeta Europe
@novayagazeta_eu
with the 1st print issue,published in Riga. 🇪🇺 stands in solidarity with 🇷🇺 independent journalists inside & outside country. Uncensored facts about Russia’s illegal war against 🇺🇦 must be available also in Russian.
Azerbaijan: 🇪🇺 expresses condolences to
@AzerbaijanMFA
& 🇦🇿people over the attack on their embassy in 🇮🇷. Attacks on diplomatic missions are unacceptable. Our thoughts are w/ family of the victim,we wish quick recovery to wounded & hope for full investigation & accountability.
El Salvador: Recent replacements at the Supreme Court & Attorney General office undermine the rule of law & the principle of separation of powers. Independence of the judiciary must be safeguarded to preserve solid democratic tradition in 🇸🇻
Israel/Palestine:🇪🇺condemns & deplores approval of plans for over 4440 housing units expanding illegal settlements in occupied West Bank & urges 🇮🇱 to reverse it since it runs counter to international law,threatens 2state solution & escalates tensions
Russia: 🇪🇺 is shocked and appalled by the reports of a terrorist attack in the Crocus City Hall in Moscow.
The EU condemns any attacks against civilians.
Our thoughts are with all those Russian citizens affected.
Turkey: 🇪🇺gravely concerned about continuing pressure against
@HDPenglish
members w/arrest,politicised judicial actions & attempt 2lift parliamentary immunities. As
@coe
member & EU candidate country 🇹🇷 must respect human rights, rule of law & freedoms
Nicaragua:🇪🇺 condena la expulsión de su Embajadora 👉 una decisión unilateral,sin justificación.Este paso,y una acción similar contra 🇳🇱, va a afectar 🇪🇺🇳🇮 relaciones y aislar aún más el régimen en Managua. EU responderá en una manera firme y proporcional
Azerbaijan: 🇪🇺 expresses condolences to
@AzerbaijanMFA
& 🇦🇿people over the attack on their embassy in 🇮🇷. Attacks on diplomatic missions are unacceptable. Our thoughts are w/ family of the victim,we wish quick recovery to wounded & hope for full investigation & accountability.
Georgia:
@JosepBorrellF
on the new law on “transparency of foreign influence”:
👉very bad development for🇬🇪& its people
👉incompatible w/🇪🇺values & standards
👉goes against 🇬🇪 objective to join🇪🇺 👉 final adoption may seriously impact our ties
Israel/Palestine:The upsurge of settler terrorism in the
#WestBank
has led to very high numbers of civilian casualties. Urgent measures are needed.🇮🇱has the duty to protect civilians there, to hold perpetrators accountable & ensure that the IDF intervenes.
Israel Palestine: escalation must stop. 🇪🇺 dismayed by civilian deaths & injuries. Need to avoid civilian casualties & support de-escalation. 🇮🇱 has right to protect itself,response has to be proportionate & with maximum restraint in the use of force.
Guatemala: 🇪🇺 profundamente preocupada por las nuevas acciones legales inaceptables tomadas en contra los magistrados del Tribunal Supremo Electoral. La UE reitera su llamamiento a todas las instituciones y poderes del Estado 🇬🇹 para que respeten el resultado de las elecciones.
Iran: 🇪🇺 condemns the execution of Navid Afkari in the strongest terms. Human rights remain a central feature in EU's engagement with 🇮🇷, also on individual cases such as this one.
#DeathPenalty
is cruel inhuman punishment which fails to act as deterrent.
Nicaragua: diálogo,elecciones libres y justas 👉la única salida de la crisis. La exclusión infundada de partidos de oposición,el acoso y la represión de los opositores&los periodistas son alarmantes y deben parar.Derechos civiles y políticos en 🇳🇮 deben garantizarse y protegerse.
Guatemala: Re-appointment of current Prosecutor-General Consuelo Porras,w/her track-record of going after judges & lawyers in corruption cases,raises concerns about 🇬🇹 authorities' commitment to tackle corruption & safeguard judicial independence
Armenia/Azerbaijan: 🇪🇺welcomes release of 5 🇦🇲 servicemen captured by 🇦🇿 in November and calls for the immediate release of the 57 remaining in custody. This would contribute to building confidence between both countries which is important for lasting peace in the region.
Armenia/Azerbaijan: 🇪🇺 concerned about renewed cuts of gas supply to Stepanakert/Khankendi 👉It is urgently needed to resume supplies to affected local population.🇪🇺 calls on authorities in control to enable it, especially in the current harsh weather
Turkey: EU deeply saddened by death of
#EbruTimtik
after hunger strike.She is 4th prisoner 2die like this in 2020;painful reminder of the urgent need for 🇹🇷 to credibly address human rights situation & serious shortcomings observed in its judiciary.
Azerbaijan: 🇪🇺follows closely mass exodus from Nagorno Karabakh. 🇦🇿 has responsibility to ensure the rights & security of Karabakh Armenians, including their right to live without intimidation & discrimination. UN should have access to the territory fast
Ecuador: 🇪🇺 expresa su solidaridad y condena los atentados contra el estado de derecho, funcionarios públicos y ciudadanos. Reiteramos apoyo a 🇪🇨 en lucha contra crimen organizado y narcotráfico internacional. Reforzaremos cooperación en materia de seguridad
@ELPAcCTO
South China Sea: tensions, including recent presence of large 🇨🇳 vessels at
#WhitsunReef
, endanger peace & stability. 🇪🇺 advocates secure, free & open maritime supply routes in full compliance with international law & strongly opposes unilateral actions
Russia: 🇪🇺 condemns the criminal cases opened against opposition politicians
@IlyaYashin
&
@vkaramurza
for using their right to criticise 🇷🇺 invasion of🇺🇦. The Kremlin tries to hide the facts about this aggression & silence free voices,but truth & justice will eventually prevail.
Israel/Palestine: new housing in Har Homa & Givat Hamatos would cut off E.Jerusalem from Bethlehem.Settlements are illegal,🇮🇱 should urgently reverse latest decisions. Evictions & demolitions in Sheikh Jarrah & Silwan are alarming,illegal & should cease
Belarus: Political activist Mikalai Autukhovich, imprisoned while awaiting trial, has refused food and liquids for 18 days. His demand to correspond with his family is denied. That is inhumane treatment. 🇧🇾 authorities must meet their international human rights obligations.
Afghanistan: 🇪🇺 condemns newest restrictions imposed by Taliban on girls and women👉barring them from public parks &gyms.This adds to already severe violations of their rights under Taliban. EU calls on Taliban to uphold 🇦🇫 obligations under intl law
Iran:🇪🇺's thoughts are w/family & friends of & Mahsa Amini.What happened is unacceptable,perpetrators of this killing must be held accountable.
🇮🇷 authorities must ensure respect for rights of citizens & prevent mistreatment of detained #محسا_امینی
PERSONAL: 55years ago people of 🇨🇿🇸🇰 woke up with their dreams of freedom quashed by tanks sent by Moscow.
#CzechoslovakSpring
was another mark in track record of the Kremlin to try to destroy every nation & country that wants 2B free from its totalitarian imperialistic dictate.
Georgia:🇪🇺 strongly concerned about 🇷🇺 plans to establish naval base in breakaway Abkhazia.Russian military presence in🇬🇪 is illegal,violates its sovereignty,international law & own commitments by 🇷🇺. Such base would increase tensions &threaten stability
Venezuela🇻🇪 : events around the election of the new President of the National Assembly not acceptable, not in line w/
@AsambleaVE
mandate received from people & w/democratic rules. It is a new step in the deterioration of the crisis in the country
@jguaido
Israel: 🇪🇺 calls to halt
#settlement
expansion & not to proceed with announced tenders in the occupied 🇵🇸 territory. Settlements are illegal under international law & constitute a major obstacle for just,lasting & comprehensive peace.
Guatemala: EU is deeply disturbed by the intensified attempts to undermine election results, such as the raids & the detention orders for members of Movimiento Semilla. This jeopardises orderly transition & democratic system and stability in Guatemala.
Guatemala:Procedimientos judiciales no deben utilizarse como medio de hostigamiento e intimidación de varios jueces,fiscales y abogados independientes.Recientes acontecimientos debilitan aún más el estado de derecho y la independencia de la justicia en🇬🇹
Russia: stepping up political repression 👉
@vkaramurza
was charged w/treason y'day,in addition to political charges of spreading “fake news”, risking up to 20y in prison. Yet another example of cynical oppression & censorship aiming 2eliminate independent & critical voices in 🇷🇺
Venezuela:ataques contra
@JGuaido
y su equipo en Cojedes son inaceptables,deben ser investigados y perpetradores castigados.El respeto a todos los actores políticos,civiles y periodistas es clave para promover el diálogo en 🇻🇪 como única salida a la crisis
Nicaragua: reacting to deteriorating political situation 🇪🇺 imposed
#sanctions
on 8 individuals responsible for human rights violations & undermining democracy. Recent developments go against basic democratic principles & violate rights of 🇳🇮 people
Venezuela:
@JosepBorrellF
on behalf of EU27 deeply regrets that National Assembly assumed mandate based on non-democratic elex. 🇪🇺will maintain engagement w/all democratic actors, in particular
@jguaido
& representatives of
@AsambleaVE
elected in 2015
Afghanistan:
@JosepBorrellF
25 🇪🇺 Member States & more than 40 others call for conditions for safe departure of foreign nationals & Afghans wishing 2leave 🇦🇫 Those in power bear responsibility for protection of human lives, restoring security & civil order
Myanmar:🇪🇺strongly condemns final sentencing of President Win Myint & State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi as purely political w/no respect 4due legal procedure &necessary judicial guarantees. EU deplores overall dismantlement of rule of law+ democracy in🇲🇲
Russia:🇪🇺 is concerned by reports of ill treatment of
@navalny
in the strict regime colony.We deplore recent & repeated unjustified disciplinary measures by the prison authorities.🇷🇺 authorities are accountable for Mr Navalny’s life & health while he is in this unjust detention.
Iran: 🇪🇺 condemns latest executions of sentenced protesters in the strongest possible terms & calls once again on the 🇮🇷 authorities to immediately end the strongly condemnable practice of imposing & carrying out
#deathpenalty
against protesters.
Russia: Full 🇪🇺 solidarity with 🇨🇿 in
#Vrb
ětice case, EU condemns disproportionate 🇷🇺 reaction & threats against Czechia. Disruptive actions of Russian intelligence against EU interests & security will continue to be met with the staunchest resolve.
Guatemala: 🇪🇺ha tomado nota de la decisión de la Corte Suprema de Justicia de confirmar la decisión del Tribunal Supremo Electoral de no inscribir a los candidatos a la Presidencia y a la Vicepresidencia Dña. Thelma Cabrera y D. Jordán Rodas. 1/2
Belarus: Violent death of Raman Bandarenka is an outrageous & shameful result of actions by Lukashenko's authorities who not only repress their own population,ignore the fundamental rights & freedoms of citizens but now also disregard their lives.
Georgia: Delivery on reforms & EU agenda is task for domestic politicians.Blaming others for own unfulfilled ambitions only confirms the need 2have more time 2understand how 🇪🇺 works & that reforms are a homework. EU fully supports
@CarlHartzellEU
who did great job 4 🇪🇺🇬🇪 ties!
Nicaragua: 🇪🇺condemns actions against opposition,media & undermining electoral process, calls for ending the crackdown,release of political prisoners,restoring of dialogue & democracy. Ready to use all instruments to defend rights & freedoms in 🇳🇮
Honduras:🇪🇺anima a la clase política a resolver diferencias sobre la Directiva del Congreso de manera pacífica y constitucional.Reafirmamos compromiso a trabajar con el nuevo Gobierno para promover el desarrollo sostenible y democracia inclusiva respetando el Estado de Derecho.
Russia: 🇪🇺 is alarmed by the transfer of
@vkaramurza
to a penal colony in an unknown location with no contact to his family. We strongly condemn his politically motivated 25y & continued unjustified judiciary harassment.🇷🇺 authorities are responsible for his health condition.
Azerbaijan:🇪🇺concerned by detention of human rights defenders,political activists Bakhtiyar Hajiyev & Tofig Yagublu &extension of detention terms of Elchin Sadigov & Avaz Zeynalli.🇪🇺urges 🇦🇿 2release those imprisoned for exercising their fundamental rights
Russia: Moscow’s decision to hold sham elections in occupied parts of 🇺🇦 in September👉yet another violation of intl law & futile attempt by 🇷🇺 to legitimise illegal annexations from Ukraine. Those involved in organising this farce will face consequences.
Nicaragua: Latest decisions related to November elex 👉 opposition was eliminated & Ortega/Murillo want to win without competition. This is against 🇳🇮constitution & international standards. Autocratic spiral has to stop & Ortega/Murillo must change course.
BiH: 🇪🇺 condemns inflammatory rhetoric used by
#RepublikaSrpska
leaders in 9 Jan events. 🇪🇺 regrets support by other partners 4such actions 👉 threat to regional stability. Divisive steps must stop, EU has tools to react: sanctions,review of assistance
Belarus: shameful milestone 👉number of political prisoners reached 1000 & crackdown by Lukashenko against his own people continues. 🇧🇾 must adhere to intl commitments in 🇺🇳 &
@OSCE
. 🇪🇺 calls for immediate & unconditional release of all political prisoners
Belarus: the EU expects from authorities the immediate & unconditional release of detained journalists, along with ALL peaceful protesters. Let
#media
do their jobs without intimidation. A
#FreePress
is crucial to the democracy demanded by the people of #Беларусь
Nicaragua:
@JosepBorrellF
en
@Europarl_ES
sobre la crisis política 👉 la situación llegó a un extremo con represión,detenciones de líderes de la oposición,ataques contra la sociedad civil,periodistas y merece acciones más concretas de 🇪🇺 incluso sanciones
Russia: decision to ban
@DeutscheWelle
is unacceptable & lacks any justification. It illustrates yet again the continuous violations of media freedom and disregard for independence of the media by the 🇷🇺 authorities. 🇪🇺stands in solidarity with DW
Israel: EU Delegation in 🇮🇱 looks forward to celebrating
#EuropeDay
, as it does every year. Regrettably, this time it was decided to cancel the usual diplomatic reception, as
@EUinIsrael
does not want to offer a platform for views contradicting 🇪🇺 values
Turkey:inspection of 🇹🇷vessel by
@EUNAVFOR_MED
followed intl maritime practice,was in line w/
#Irini
mandate endorsed by 🇪🇺 &
@UN
Security Council resolutions. 🇹🇷reacted late & interrupted inspection. UNSC resolutions call 4cooperation & R binding 4all
Kosovo: 🇪🇺 strongly condemns clashes in the north, deplores attacks on
@EULEXKosovo
patrols. Everyone has to take action to de-escalate & restore calm. EU will not accept any further unilateral, provocative actions.
Lebanon: The
#BeirutBlast
investigation has to be completed as soon as possible;should be impartial, credible,transparent. It should proceed without ANY interference in legal proceedings and those responsible for the blast must be held accountable.
Nicaragua:🇪🇺condena el cierre de 7 emisoras de 📻 católicas & 2 emisoras comunitarias 👉otra violación de la libertad de expresión y religiosa. La opresión contra los opositores, periodistas,defensores de
#DerechosHumanos
y líderes religiosos debe parar
Armenia Azerbaijan: worrying developments along the border, reaching out to both FMs, calling for utmost restraint. Border demarcation must be done through negotiations.🇪🇺 encourages 🇦🇲🇦🇿to find peaceful solutions to preserve stability in the region
Israel/Palestine:
🇪🇺 strongly condemns killing of
@AlJazeera
journalist Shireen Abu Akleh in Jenin. A thorough, independent investigation is needed to clarify what happened & to bring those responsible to justice. Targeting journalists is unacceptable