1. Statements by the HR/VP

   Myanmar: Statement by High Representative Josep Borrell on the latest repression by the military

   This weekend, the Myanmar military has increased its brutal repression of peaceful protests across the country, leaving many protestors dead or wounded. In shooting against unarmed citizens, the security forces have shown a blatant disregard for international law, and must be held to account.

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 28/02/2021

2. Statements by the HR/VP

   Nigeria: Statement by High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell on recent kidnappings

   The recent increase of mass kidnappings and attacks in North West and Central Nigeria causes fear and harms the most vulnerable among the population, children and women. The EU calls for the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages, including the Kagara schoolboys taken more than a week

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

3. Statements by the HR/VP

   World NGO Day: Statement by High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell

   Around the world, NGOs, civil society and human rights defenders protect and promote human rights, democracy, as well as sustainable and inclusive development every day. They often do this unnoticed, far from the limelight and, at times, at great personal risk. On World NGO Day, we pay tribute to

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

4. Statements by the HR/VP

   Kosovo: Statement by High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell and Commissioner Olivér Várhelyi on the early legislative elections

   On 14 February, people in Kosovo cast their vote in the early parliamentary elections. Pending the certification of the final results, we look forward to the formation of the new Assembly and government as well as the election of a new President. The European Union has deployed an Electoral Expert

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 15/02/2021

5. Statements by the HR/VP

   Somalia: Statement by High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell on the lack of agreement to conduct elections in Somalia

   The lack of agreement to conduct elections in Somalia is extremely serious and not in the interest of the citizens of Somalia. It is crucial that all participants continue to engage constructively to agree on the implementation of a national electoral process. Political leaders should continue

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

6. Statements by the HR/VP

   Libya: Declaration by the High Representative Josep Borrell on behalf of the EU on the formation of the transitional unified executive authority

   The European Union and its Member States welcome the agreement by the Libyan Political Dialogue Forum (LPDF) on a transitional unified executive authority for Libya. This is an important milestone in the Berlin Process and on the way to lead the country towards national elections to be held on 24

   Author: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 07/02/2021

7. Statements by the HR/VP

   Myanmar: Statement by the High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell

   I strongly condemn the coup by the Tatmadaw in Myanmar. This is a clear violation of the country’s constitution and an attempt by the military to overturn the will of the Myanmar people and their strong attachment to democracy, as expressed in the November 2020 general election. President Win Myint

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 01/02/2021

8. Statements by the HR/VP

   Holocaust Remembrance Day: Statement by High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell

   Holocaust survivor and Italian writer Primo Levi – the first to make a detailed written recollection of the atrocities that happened in Auschwitz – said: “We cannot understand [Fascism], but we can and must understand from where it springs, and we must be on our guard. Because what happened can

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 26/01/2021

9. Statements by the HR/VP

   Sudan: Statement by the High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell on the recent violent clashes in Darfur

   Recent escalations of violence in El Geneina in West Darfur and in South Darfur have claimed the lives of hundreds of people and caused injuries to many more. Any further violence needs to be prevented and perpetrators brought to justice. The protection and security of civilians must be ensured by

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 19/01/2021

10. Statements by the HR/VP

    Uganda: Statement by High Representative Josep Borrell on the upcoming general elections

    Voters in Uganda will be going to the polls for parliamentary and presidential elections on 14 January. As the EU and other partners have noted, the pre-electoral cycle has been marred by violence and numerous difficulties faced by several opposition presidential candidates, civil society

    Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 12/01/2021

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