Sanctions towards Zimbabwe should be lifted, Jacob Zuma told MEPs Image by European Parliament The ongoing crisis in Zimbabwe and the opportunity to remove sanctions in place were at the centre of discussions MEPs had with South-African President Jacob Zuma. On his first visit to the European Parliament, Mr Zuma was asked by MEPs to play a leadership role in helping to … [Read more...] about Sanctions towards Zimbabwe should be lifted, Jacob Zuma told MEPs
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DROI Chair shocked at arrest of leading Ethiopian opposition figure Prof. Merera Gudina after his recent meeting with MEPs
DROI Chair shocked at arrest of leading Ethiopian opposition figure Prof. Merera Gudina after his recent meeting with MEPs: The Chair of the European Parliament’s Subcommittee on Human Rights (DROI), Elena Valenciano (S&D, ES), made the following statement: “On 30 November Ethiopian security forces detained the chairman of the Ethiopian opposition party … [Read more...] about DROI Chair shocked at arrest of leading Ethiopian opposition figure Prof. Merera Gudina after his recent meeting with MEPs
Refugee resettlement – Civil Liberties MEPs in Lebanon
Refugee resettlement - Civil Liberties MEPs in Lebanon: A 7-strong delegation of Civil Liberties Committee MEPs will be in Lebanon this week to look into the situation of refugees and resettlement. MEPs will visit refugee camps and meet UNHCR, UNICEF, UNRWA, international NGOs and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) staff working with the refugees. They will … [Read more...] about Refugee resettlement – Civil Liberties MEPs in Lebanon
MEPs back trade deal with six African countries
MEPs back trade deal with six African countries: The European Parliament approved an agreement granting duty-free access to the EU for products from Namibia, Mozambique, Botswana, Swaziland and Lesotho, and improved market access for South Africa on Wednesday. “This agreement will help our African partner states to reduce poverty and can also facilitate their smooth … [Read more...] about MEPs back trade deal with six African countries
Tunisia needs a real “Marshall Plan”, say MEPs
Tunisia needs a real “Marshall Plan”, say MEPs: The current situation in Tunisia justifies the launch of a real "Marshall Plan" to support democratic consolidation and foster economic development, said MEPs in a debate on Tuesday afternoon and a resolution voted on Wednesday. They also welcomed the stepping up of the strategic dialogue between the EU and Tunisia in the fight … [Read more...] about Tunisia needs a real “Marshall Plan”, say MEPs
