The EU welcomes the announcement of a cessation of hostilities in #Ethiopia .

Swift implementation of the agreement reached today is needed. Priority is to resume humanitarian access in all affected areas and to restore basic services, in particular in #Tigray .

The EU reiterates that the only route to peace and security on the Korean peninsula lies in the DPRK ceasing unlawful and destabilising action and resuming dialogue.

The DPRK’s launch of multiple missiles today, including one which fell into waters south of the Northern Limit Line, marks a wanton & dangerous escalation in its repeated violation of UNSC resolutions.

Georgia : The Tbilisi Court of Appeal ruled today that the charges against Mr Gvaramia, should be upheld. The EU has been monitoring this case closely. Read the full statement 👉 europa.eu/!8jQMjD

With start of electoral campaign for presidential, legislative and municipal elections #EquatorialGuinea , crucial need that conditions for peaceful, inclusive, transparent elections, respect for rule of law are ensured by authorities & all pol actors. eeas.europa.eu/eeas/equatoria…

Russia launched yet another conscription campaign in the illegally annexed Autonomous Republic of Crimea & the city of Sevastopol to draft Crimean residents in the Russian Armed Forces. This step is another violation of international law. 👉 europa.eu/!TRM9Cw

L’UE affirme sa solidarité à l’égard des milliers de civils à nouveau impactés par des violences dans l’Est de la #RDC . Nous appelons à la cessation immédiate des hostilités, au retrait du M23 des zones occupées et au désarmement des groupes armés. #AUEU europa.eu/!3pbkTM

Kosovo’s decision on licence plates needs to be aligned with Dialogue agreements and implemented in an inclusive and consultative fashion. EU expects parties to engage constructively to find a solution with no further delay. Full statement 👉 europa.eu/!dNmppC

The EU warmly welcomes the signing of the agreement on the delineation of the maritime boundary between 🇱🇧 and 🇮🇱. This historic agreement will contribute to the stability and prosperity of the two neighbours as well as to that of the wider region. 👉 eeas.europa.eu/eeas/israelleb…

L'UE se félicite des recommandations conjointes du rapport de la mission technique Ecowas - Cedeao et en particulier du compromis trouvé avec les Autorités de Transition & représentants de la Ecowas - Cedeao. L’UE est prête à accompagner le retour à l’ordre constitutionnel. #AUEU

L’UE salue les progrès au #Burundi mais appelle les autorités à traduire rapidement les engagements pris en actions concrètes pour améliorer la situation des droits de l’homme et de l’Etat de droit.

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The EU stands by the statement of UNSG António Guterres in this moment of dramatic escalation of violence in Ethiopia.

The number of casualties and the level of human suffering is staggering.

Time for all to rally around peace.
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The EU deplores the loss of lives following the bomb attacks at Insein prison in #Myanmar , which included family members visiting political prisoners at the facility. We call on all concerned to take responsibility to end the violence in the country.

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The EU deplores the escalation of violence & irreparable cost to human life

Only peace talks can yield a sustainable resolution of the conflict. We expect the parties to honour their commitment to the talks which must begin without delay. #AUEU consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press…

Great to inaugurate the European Diplomatic Academy in Bruges and meet its first participants.

To strengthen EU role in a world of power politics, we need diplomats with a common European outlook that take care of defending EU values and interests.
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Aung San Suu Kyi has been sentenced to a further three years imprisonment. As ASEAN prepares to discuss next steps for #Myanmar , the military regime shows no interest in implementing the Five-Point Consensus. We call for her and all political prisoners to be released.

L'UE a appris avec consternation l'attaque perpétrée contre les forces armées de #Djibouti et condamne avec fermeté cet acte de violence et de lâcheté. On adresse nos sincères condoléances aux autorités ainsi qu’aux familles et proches des victimes. europa.eu/!NgMf4k

On 7 October, #Lesotho held National Assembly elections. The EU deployed its first-ever EOM in the country & is committed to support Lesotho in implementing the long-awaited reforms required to develop strong, democratic and inclusive institutions. #AUEU europa.eu/!hB8frC

The EU welcomes the renewal of the International Commission of Human Rights Experts on #Ethiopia .

Accountability by all and justice for all are important elements for any reconciliation and peace process.
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