1. Statements by the Spokesperson

   Sudan: Statement by the Spokesperson on Sudan’s implementation of the exchange rate reform

   The European Union commends the decision of the civilian-led Transitional Government of Sudan to move ahead with the exchange rate reform, which is an important step for the country’s economic recovery. The reform will pave the way for debt relief, including enhancing Sudan’s ability to reach the

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 22/02/2021

2. Statements by the Spokesperson

   Belarus: Statement by the Spokesperson on the escalating repression of journalists

   The EU strongly condemns the repression carried out by the Belarusian authorities since the falsified elections of August 2020. The unacceptable harassment of human rights defenders, media workers, trade union representatives, and defence lawyers has escalated in recent days. Yesterday, two BelSat

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 19/02/2021

3. Statements by the Spokesperson

   Georgia: Statement by the Spokesperson on the latest political developments

   Following the Tbilisi City Court‘s ruling of 17 February on the pre-trial detention of Mr Nika Melia, Chairman of the United National Movement opposition party, and the subsequent resignation of Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia, the European Union urges both the authorities and the opposition in

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 18/02/2021

4. Statements by the Spokesperson

   China: Statement by the Spokesperson on the BBC ban

   On 11 February, China banned the BBC from broadcasting in the country, in connection with its reporting about Xinjiang and about the management of the COVID-19 pandemic. This is the latest move by China restricting freedom of expression and access to information inside its borders, following on

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 12/02/2021

5. Statements by the Spokesperson

   Sudan: Statement by the Spokesperson on the renewed Transitional Government of Sudan

   The EU welcomes today’s swearing-in of the renewed Council of Ministers and the Sovereign Council, as stipulated by the Juba Peace Agreement. We encourage the new Transitional Government of Sudan to accelerate the country’s political and economic reform agenda as well as to progress further with

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 10/02/2021

6. Statements by the Spokesperson

   Israel/Palestine: Statement by the Spokesperson on the demolitions of Palestinian structures

   In recent days, Israeli forces confiscated and demolished a total of 46 structures belonging to Palestinian families in Hamsa al-Foqa in the northern Jordan Valley. This was the second time in which structures in the community were demolished following another major demolition carried out on 3

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 09/02/2021

7. Statements by the Spokesperson

   Ecuador: Statement by the Spokesperson on the parliamentary and presidential elections

   The European Union commends all parties in Ecuador who contributed to the peaceful and orderly vote for the parliamentary and presidential elections that took place on Sunday 7 February 2021. The people of Ecuador’s commitment to their democratic rights was notably reflected in the high voter

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 09/02/2021

8. Statements by the Spokesperson

   Israel/Palestine: Statement by the Spokesperson on the demolitions of Palestinian structures

   press Category:  Statements by the Spokesperson Regions: Asia Pakistan Editorial Sections: Pakistan Unique ID:  210210_12 Press Location:  Brussels

   Author: Press and information team of the Delegation to PAKISTAN - Publication date: 09/02/2021

9. Statements by the Spokesperson

   Cuba: Statement by the Spokesperson on the ratification of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test-Ban Treaty

   Cuba deposited its instruments of ratification of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT) on 4 February 2021. This brings the total number of States that have signed and ratified the CTBT to 169 while 185 States have signed it, including all permanent members of the United Nations Security

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 08/02/2021

10. Statements by the Spokesperson

    Yemen: Statement by the Spokesperson on latest attacks by Ansar Allah

    The EU is concerned about reports of renewed attacks carried out by Ansar Allah in the Marib and Al-Jawf Governorates, as well as repeated attempts of cross-border attacks on the territory of Saudi Arabia. Renewed military action and offensives in Ma’arib governorate at this particular time

    Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 08/02/2021

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