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Anitta Hipper @anittahipper.bsky.social · 3h

DPRK: The EU condemns the recent launch of several ballistic missiles which violates UN Security Council resolutions. The DPRK must cease all illegal actions threatening peace & security.
The EU urges the DPRK to return to diplomacy and comply with its international obligations.

Anitta Hipper @anittahipper.bsky.social · 13d

Myanmar: junta airstrikes in Sagaing killed over 40 people, incl. civilians and children, who gathered for the Buddhist Festival of Light. This is another attack by the Myanmar military against those it claims to protect. Civilians must never be a target. The killing must end.

Anitta Hipper @anittahipper.bsky.social · 22d

Russia: Putin has signed 🇷🇺 withdrawal from the European Convention for the Prevention of Torture and Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment.

Russia has no regard for human rights.

link.europa.eu/bnCW8h

Russia: Statement by the spokesperson on the withdrawal from the European Convention for the Prevention of Torture and Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment

On 29 September, Vladimir Putin signed the law on Russia’s withdrawal from the European Convention for the Prevention of Torture and Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment. The formal decision i...

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Anitta Hipper @anittahipper.bsky.social · Sep 20

Reports that at least 75 civilians were killed by the RSF in a mosque in El Fasher in Sudan are extremely alarming.

The EU calls again for an immediate halt to all fighting in the city as proposed by UNSCR 2736 and demands access for humanitarian aid into El Fasher.

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Anitta Hipper @anittahipper.bsky.social · Sep 19

Belarus: The recent releases of political prisoners, including EU citizens, are a positive step.

Yet the regime must immediately reveal the fate and location of opposition leader Mikalai Statkevich — who refused forced exile — and free all political prisoners unconditionally

Anitta Hipper @anittahipper.bsky.social · Sep 18

Russia: Alexei Gorinov has been in solitary confinement for the 5th time.
He has a chronic lung disease. In his transfer to Novosibirsk, signs of tuberculosis were detected. Such a long solitary confinement is life-threatening.
We call on RU to release all political prisoners.

Anitta Hipper @anittahipper.bsky.social · Sep 8

Belarus: Another life stolen by Lukashenka’s regime.
Andrei Padniabenny, 36, is the 9th political prisoner to die in jail since 2020. 1,200 remain imprisoned in inhumane conditions.

Lukashenka’s regime must be held accountable

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Anitta Hipper @anittahipper.bsky.social · Sep 5

The EU calls for sustained efforts by Cambodia and Thailand to implement the ceasefire agreement.
Both sides must respect international law and avoid any escalatory actions.

We stand with @MYasean2025 in its efforts to foster lasting peace and stability

Anitta Hipper @anittahipper.bsky.social · Aug 29

Georgia: We urge 🇬🇪 authorities to reverse the decision to freeze the bank accounts of independent civil society organisations. They are the key to democratic pluralism & accountability.

We stand firmly with 🇬🇪 resilient & brave civil society. europa.eu/!3B3jfN

Georgia: Statement by the Spokeperson on the authorities’ decision to freeze the bank accounts of seven Civil Society Organisations

The European Union urges the Georgian authorities to immediately reverse the decision to freeze the bank accounts of independent civil society organisations. This is another assault on fundamental rig...

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Anitta Hipper @anittahipper.bsky.social · Aug 24

The ICC is the cornerstone of international justice, holding perpetrators of the world’s gravest crimes to account.

The decision to impose sanctions may impact the functioning of the Office of the Prosecutor and ongoing investigations.

europa.eu/!F9GvVB

Statement by the High Representative on US sanctions against two Deputy Prosecutors and two judges of the International Criminal Court

The EU stands firm in its support for the International Criminal Court (ICC). The ICC is the cornerstone of international justice and the fight against impunity, holding perpetrators of the world’s gr...

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Anitta Hipper @anittahipper.bsky.social · Aug 20

Russia: 🇷🇺 Supreme Court upheld the absurd prison sentencing of Zhenya Berkovich and Svetlana Petriychuk for "justifying terrorism" for staging a play, which speaks against terrorism. Both artists and all other political prisoners must be immediately and unconditionally released.

Anitta Hipper @anittahipper.bsky.social · Aug 20

L’UE regrette la décision du Burkina Faso de déclarer persona non grata la Coordinatrice Résidente de l’ONU.

Le soutien des autorités aux efforts de l’ONU pour la paix, le développement et la sécurité alimentaire est essentiel pour avancer vers un avenir pacifique et prospère.

Anitta Hipper @anittahipper.bsky.social · Aug 17

La decision de la Guinée Bissau d'expulser plusieurs médias internationaux est une restriction regrettable à la liberté d'expression et de l'espace public.

Une société ouverte doit pouvoir compter sur la diversité des voix.

Anitta Hipper @anittahipper.bsky.social · Aug 10

🇪🇺EU HRVP @kajakallas will convene an extraordinary meeting of European Union Foreign Ministers tomorrow, 11 August, at 4 p.m. via video link.

The agenda will include Russia’s aggression against Ukraine and the current situation in the Middle East.

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Anitta Hipper @anittahipper.bsky.social · Aug 6

Georgia: The EU strongly condemns the sentencing of journalist Mzia Amaglobeli.

Media freedom is key to democracy. We urge the Georgian authorities to release her and all those unjustly detained.

Full statement 👇

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Georgia: Statement by the Spokesperson on the sentencing of journalist Mzia Amaglobeli

The European Union strongly condemns the sentencing of Mzia Amaglobeli, a prominent Georgian journalist, to two years in prison, and expresses grave concern over the instrumentalisation of the justice...

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Anitta Hipper @anittahipper.bsky.social · Jun 24

Georgia: The politically motivated persecution & arrests of opposition leaders go against basic democratic values.

These are authoritarian tactics, opposite of what is expected from an EU candidate country. Georgian Dream must stop weaponising the justice system.

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Anitta Hipper @anittahipper.bsky.social · May 24

Another massive Russian attack at night all over Ukraine.
Drones and missiles against Kyiv, Odesa, Dnipropetrovsk, Zaporizhzhia, Kharkiv, and Donetsk regions.

Instead of choosing peace, Russia shows every day that it’s only interested in more suffering and destruction.

Anitta Hipper @anittahipper.bsky.social · May 1

Belarus: The EU calls on the Belarusian authorities to release Viktoryia Kulsha, a political prisoner whose detention has been arbitrarily prolonged many times since 2020.
While in the penal colony, her health has gravely deteriorated.

All political prisoners must be freed.

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Anitta Hipper @anittahipper.bsky.social · Apr 15

Russia: We condemn the politically motivated prison sentence of 5 years and 6 months of RU journalists for participating in activities affiliated w/ Navalny's FBK.

Favorskaya, Gabov, Karelin, Kriger & all political prisoners must be released immediately & unconditionally.

Anitta Hipper @anittahipper.bsky.social · Apr 14

Congratulations to @DanielNoboa on his victory in Ecuador's Presidential elections.

They were marked by high voter turnout and orderly organisation. The EU contributed with the Observation Mission @moeUEecuador25, which will remain in the country for post-electoral follow-up.

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Kaja Kallas @kajakallas.bsky.social · Apr 13

We share more than geography with the Western Balkans — we share responsibility.

Our security and stability bind us close together.

Tonight, I am meeting with Foreign Ministers from the Western Balkans and the EU to discuss security and defence cooperation.

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Anitta Hipper @anittahipper.bsky.social · Apr 9

Desde la Unión Europea expresamos nuestras más sinceras condolencias a las familias afectadas por la tragedia en el centro nocturno Jet Set.

Nos unimos al duelo nacional y nos solidarizamos con el pueblo dominicano en este momento difícil.

Anitta Hipper @anittahipper.bsky.social · Apr 9

The EU extends its heartfelt condolences to the families affected by the tragic incident at the Jet Set nightclub.

We stand in solidarity with the Dominican people and join them in national mourning during this difficult time.

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Anitta Hipper @anittahipper.bsky.social · Apr 2

We welcome the announcement of a temporary ceasefire by the Myanmar military and other parties to the conflict. It is a much needed step in ensuring rapid, safe and unimpeded access to humanitarian assistance for the victims of the catastrophic earthquake.

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Anitta Hipper @anittahipper.bsky.social · Feb 21

Journalists and rights-based civil society organisations are also under increasing pressures, including the Hong Kong Journalist Association. The European Union urges the Hong Kong authorities to protect the ability of the people of Hong Kong to exercise their rights & freedoms. (2/2)

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