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The European Union on Sunday strongly condemned the suspected use of illegal chemical weapons in an attack by the Syrian regime which killed at least 40 civilians in Douma, a suburb of Damascus in the Eastern Ghouta area. The EU has called for an immediate response by the international community.
"Impartiality", "security" – these are among the things which come to the mind of young Kosovars when asked about EULEX.
Watch this video to learn more about the work & the activities of EULEX to stabilise Kosovo, a country in our immediate European neighbourhood.
Ahead of a new demonstration planned today in Gaza along the border with Israel, the EU has called for restraint from both sides to avoid renewed violence. 21 Palestinians have died in clashes since 30 March
The 4th of April of each year marks the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action. Indeed, for some people war is not over even after a peace treaty. Landmines keep killing and maiming people years after conflict has ended. They continue to instill terror, to stop people from returning to their homes or normal lives. The EU is "proud to be a leading force worldwide in addressing the threat of mines and explosive remnants of war" says High Representative Mogherini.
The recent offer made by Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and the Afghan government to the Taliban to engage in a genuine peace process is an unprecedented opportunity for peace after decades of war in Afghanistan. Since the Brussels Conference for Afghanistan in November 2016, the international community, and the EU and its Member States in particular, have delivered on their promises of more funds and practical support to underpin peace, and the EU stands ready to support this new initiative presented by President Ghani during the second meeting on the "Kabul Process" a month ago.
Closing statement by Federica Mogherini, HR/VP, on addressing human rights violations in the context of war crimes, and crimes against humanity, including genocide, extracts from the plenary session
