EU Parliament to hold talks on Sudan and Fundamental Freedoms and Human Rights
5 Oct 2016

EU Parliament to hold talks on Sudan and Fundamental Freedoms and Human Rights

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The European Parliament is set to hold a debate on Sudan and Fundamental Freedoms and Human Rights. A draft motion for a resolution on Sudan will be debated, in which the European Union is critical of the situation of human rights in Sudan. The Parliament also asks to be fully informed on the dialogues under the Khartoum Process.

Norwegian politician wants action against Eritrea’s 2% diaspora tax
3 Sep 2016

Norwegian politician wants action against Eritrea’s 2% diaspora tax

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The Financial Newspaper in Norway posted an article on 2% tax that members of the Eritrean diaspora pay to Eritrea. Member of the Norwegian Parliament Bård Vegar Solhjell says that the tax cannot continue. He expects the Norwegian government to take action. The news comes after the Parliament in the Netherlands passed a motion to push for investigation of the tax in the Netherlands and other EU member states.