A campaign of violence has "resulted in the killing of scores of opposition activists and other Zimbabweans and the beating and displacement of thousands of people, including many women and children," according to the non-binding UN Security Council resolution. The opposition … [Read more...] about UN Slams Zimbabwe Violence, Nixes Runoff Vote
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EU To Act Against Zimbabwe
The European Union has threatened to impose targeted sanctions against Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe and his closest associates if Zimbabwe hampers the work of its election observer mission. The proposed sanctions would include a visa ban and a freeze on overseas assets, … [Read more...] about EU To Act Against Zimbabwe
Foreign Policy Causing a Rift in German Coalition Government
The premier of the central German state of Hesse, Roland Koch, on Friday, Nov. 30, accused German Foreign Minister and Vice Chancellor Frank-Walter Steinmeier of pursuing a harmful foreign policy that is based solely on economic interests. "Germany has a historical obligation … [Read more...] about Foreign Policy Causing a Rift in German Coalition Government
EU Looks East as Foreign Policy Council Convenes
At the so-called "Jumbo Council" in Brussels, the foreign ministers will be flanked by their colleagues from the defense and development ministries. While plans for an EU common defence policy are still at the embryonic stage, the bloc has already deployed peacekeepers to … [Read more...] about EU Looks East as Foreign Policy Council Convenes
Germany Increases Aid to Zimbabwe as Cholera Death Toll Rises
In response to the humanitarian crisis, which brought unprecedented calls for international assistance last week from the Zimbabwean government, Germany contributed 1 million euros ($1.3 million) to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) on Monday, Dec. 8. Nearly … [Read more...] about Germany Increases Aid to Zimbabwe as Cholera Death Toll Rises