EU Parliament to hold talks on Sudan and Fundamental Freedoms and Human Rights
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.
Prof. Mirjam van Reisen on women and war violence
On 16 September 2016, Mirjam van Reisen introduced the theme of the conference ‘Women and War Violence’. This conference was organised by the organisation War Requiem – Bridge to the Future, with the goal to promote awareness of war, peace and freedom by remembering the ‘Battle for Arnhem’ in the Netherlands.
15 years in jail, still no freedom for Eritrean politicians and journalists
This week marks the 15th year since Eritrean authorities arrested a group ministers, members of parliament and independent journalists. They have not been charged or tried, their whereabouts and state of health are unknown.