1. Statements by the Spokesperson

   Hong Kong: Statement by the Spokesperson on possible electoral reform

   On 4 March, the National People's Congress in China announced that it would deliberate on amending the electoral system of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. A decision can be expected by 11 March. If enacted, such reform would have potentially far-reaching negative consequences for

   Author: Press and information team of the Delegation to CHINA - Publication date: 05/03/2021

2. Statements by the Spokesperson

   Hong Kong: Statement by the Spokesperson on possible electoral reform

   On 4 March, the National People's Congress in China announced that it would deliberate on amending the electoral system of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. A decision can be expected by 11 March. If enacted, such reform would have potentially far-reaching negative consequences for

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 05/03/2021

3. Statements by the Spokesperson

   Afghanistan: Statement of the spokesperson on the killing of three female media workers in Jalalabad

   Yesterday’s killing of three female media workers, Mursal Wahedi, Shahnaz Raofi and Sadya Sadat in Jalalabad, in atrocious, planned assassinations deprives three young individuals of their future, and their families, friends and colleagues of loved ones. Following the killing of Malalai Maiwand in

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 03/03/2021

4. Statements by the Spokesperson

   Myanmar: Statement by the Spokesperson on continued human rights violations by the military

   The European Union condemns the continued violent repression of peaceful protesters by the Myanmar military and security forces, which has resulted in yet more deaths of innocent civilians today. Unarmed civilians and medical workers have been shot, constituting clear breaches of international law.

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 03/03/2021

5. Statements by the Spokesperson

   Belarus: Statement by the Spokesperson on the sentencing of Katsiaryna Barysevich and Artsiom Sarokin

   On 2 March, Katsiaryna Barysevich, a TUT.BY journalist, and Artsiom Sarokin, a medical doctor, were sentenced in a closed-door trial to six months and two years of imprisonment respectively for their roles in disclosing the true cause of Raman Bandarenka’s death. According to credible reports, Mr

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 03/03/2021

6. Statements by the Spokesperson

   Cambodia: Statement by the Spokesperson on the mass trials conducted against opposition figures

   On 1 March, as part of the ongoing mass trials conducted in Cambodia against members of the opposition, activists, supporters and human rights defenders, the Phnom Penh Municipal Court sentenced nine leaders of the opposition in exile to 20 to 25 years in prison. They have also been deprived of

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 02/03/2021

7. Statements by the Spokesperson

   Colombia: Statement by the Spokesperson on violence against human rights defenders

   Today, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights presented her report on the situation of Human Rights in Colombia in 2020. The EU shares the concerns reflected in the report in particular regarding the violence against human rights defenders, former FARC combatants and social and indigenous

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 26/02/2021

8. Miscellaneous

   EU Human Rights guidelines

   An integral part of EU's Human Rights Policy is a series of Guidelines on issues of importance to the EU. EU Guidelines have been adopted at ministerial level and they represent a strong political signal that they are priorities for the EU and its Member States. These Guidelines are pragmatic

   Author: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 26/02/2021

9. Statements by the Spokesperson

   Armenia: Statement by the Spokesperson on the latest developments

   The European Union is following developments in Armenia very closely. We ask all actors for calm and to avoid any rhetoric or actions that could lead to further escalation. Political differences must be resolved peacefully and in strict adherence to the principles and processes of parliamentary

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 25/02/2021

10. Statements by the Spokesperson

    Georgia: Statement by the Spokesperson on the latest political developments

    Following the arrest of Nikanor Melia, Chairperson of the United National Movement- the largest opposition party in Georgia, political polarisation in the country has regrettably further deepened. This polarisation risks undermining Georgia’s democracy. The European Union urges all parties to step

    Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 25/02/2021

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