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.

Number of migrants decreases, but death toll rises in the Mediterranean Sea
5 Sep 2016

Number of migrants decreases, but death toll rises in the Mediterranean Sea

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According to the International Organization on Migration, over 290.000 arrivals have been counted in 2016, as opposed to over 350.000 during the same period in 2015. However, despite the declining number of arrivals, deaths on the route to Europe have gone up. 3,168 people are dead or missing as of 31 August 2016, compared to around 2800 that were recorded in 2015 around this time.

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.