As the escalation of hostilities between Hezbollah and Israel continues, today the European Commission has announced a further €30 million in humanitarian aid to help those most in need in Lebanon. This comes in addition to the €10 million already announced on 29 September and brings total EU humanitarian assistance to the country to over €104 million this year.
“I am used to having a look at this place through satellite images. I see the Rafah crossing almost every day, through the eyes of the satellites. I know that there are thousands of trucks waiting to enter, per days, per weeks, per months. And I know that they are ambulances – these yellow and blue cars – waiting to receive the wounded people. But one thing is to see
Faced with repression, political persecution, and direct threats to his safety and freedom in Venezuela, political leader and presidential candidate Edmundo González requested political asylum and accept the protection offered by Spain. “Today is a sad day for democracy in Venezuela” – EU High Representative Borrell wrote in a statement.
The Commissioner will meet Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Expatriates, Badr Abdelatty, to discuss the ongoing comprehensive cooperation on migration and protection amongst other topics. The Commissioner will also meet the Minister of Defence, General Ahmed Abdel-Meguid Saqr and the Minister of Justice, Adnan Al-Fangari.
A three-year investigation has led to the charging of three Belarusian nationals for deceitfully seizing a Polish aircraft in Belarus to arrest a dissident. The forced landing in Minsk of a commercial flight caused a direct threat to the life and health of the 132 passengers and unlawfully deprived the crew and passengers of their liberty. Eurojust supported this high-profile case.
The government has taken the decision that the UK will suspend arms export licences to Israel for use in military operations in Gaza, following a review of Israel’s compliance with international humanitarian law.
“The so-called ‘realists’ have long claimed that the blockade of Gaza could continue indefinitely and that the Palestinian issue would eventually resolve by itself. Through their actions or lack of thereof, the ‘realists’ have contributed to the current catastrophe” – EU HR Josep Borrell.
“Russian disinformation and threats and false accusations will not deter the UK or our allies from our steadfast support for Ukraine, including providing it with the capabilities it needs to defend its people” – UK statement at the United Nations.
“At UN request, NATO and UN staffs will continue to explore ways to expand our practical cooperation; our discussions have rightly emphasized a key guiding principle – developing UN sustainability; we are shaping a future where our cooperation and partnership will continue to flourish, benefiting all those who seek peace and security in the world,” said Defence and Security Cooperation Director of NATO’s Operations Division, Piers Cazalet.
NATO’s Special Representative for the southern neighbourhood will serve as NATO’s focal point for the region. He will be responsible for coordinating and enhancing the visibility of NATO’s efforts in the south and will strengthen engagement with partners.
The EU Satellite Centre plays a unique role in Europe’s security ecosystem, supplying EU and Member States actors with critical analysis of satellite imagery. To stay at the forefront of geospatial intelligence and meet rising demand, SatCen’s resources need to keep pace.
“The weaponry that we are providing to Ukraine has to have full use, and the restrictions have to be lifted in order for the Ukrainians to be able to target the places from where Russia is bombing them. Otherwise, the weaponry is useless” – EU High Representative Borrell.
The EU urges immediate humanitarian pauses to enable the vaccination of all children in Gaza against the poliovirus. The Gaza Strip has been polio-free for the last 25 years.
On 24 August, the EU marked the 33rd anniversary of Ukraine’s independence from the Soviet Union—a day dedicated to celebrating Ukraine’s unique history, culture, and identity. This day also serves as a reminder to Russia that Ukraine, as a sovereign, free, and independent state, has the inherent right to determine its own foreign policy and security arrangements, in full accordance with international law and the Helsinki Final Act.
The European Union is appalled by the decree recently issued by the Taliban, the so-called Law on Propagation of Virtue and Prevention of Vice. The decree confirms and extends severe restrictions on the life of Afghans imposed by the Taliban, including imposed dress codes, notably ordering women to cover their bodies and faces in public.
The EU welcomes the interim report of the UN Panel of Experts, invited by Venezuela’s National Electoral Council (CNE) to assess the overall conduct of the elections within the framework of the Barbados Agreement. As of today, Venezuelan authorities have not provided the necessary public evidence to assess the electoral process according to the standards indicated by the UN panel of experts.
On the occasion of the port call at Tokyo by two German Navy ships: Frigate “Baden-Württemberg” and Supply Ship “Frankfurt-am-Main”, a roundtable on sanctions enforcement at sea was organised by the Delegation of the European Union (EU) to Japan and the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Japan, with support from the EU project, Enhancing Security Cooperation In and With Asia (ESIWA).
The EU remains committed to supporting Liberia in its peacebuilding efforts, including through the transitional justice process, enhancing the role of youth in peace and security, and promoting women’s empowerment and gender equality.
“We cannot forget the acute danger facing humanitarian workers as they carry out their duties in war zones and environments where their own security is not ensured. Tragically, 2023 was the deadliest year on record for aid workers, and 2024 is likely to follow the same harrowing trend” – EU Commission and EEAS statement.
The report clarifies that the Venezuela’s National Electoral Council (CNE) postponed and subsequently cancelled three key post-electoral audits. It concludes that “the results management process of the CNE fell short of the basic transparency and integrity measures that are essential to holding credible elections”.
The storming of the local Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in Sanaa by Houthi terrorists sconstitutes yet another escalation, following the wave of detentions of United Nations personel, non-governmental organisations, and diplomatic missions in Yemen, more than two months ago.
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