EMHRN Statements - 2009
First meeting of the New EMHRN Executive Committee
The new Executive Committee of the EMHRN elected at the General Assembly in Barcelona in December 2008, held its first meeting in Copenhagen, Denmark. ... Full story
Gaza/Czech EU Presidency: High profile mission in Prague
On 18/19 February 2009, the Euro Mediterranean Human Rights Network (EMHRN) is organizing a high profile mission to Prague in order to discuss with the Czech authorities the violations of human rights and international humanitarian law committed during the Israeli offensive into the Gaza Strip. ... Full story
The headquarters of radio Kalima and the CNLT surrounded and looted
On Monday 26 January 2009 Radio Kalima started to be broadcast on the Tunisian territory via satellite*. The very next day, around 2PM, Dhafer Otay, the coordinator of Radio Kalima, was arrested. Several police officers blocked the way while he tried to go back to the studio, and took him with them. He was held without any legal mandate and released in the evening. ... Full story
Gaza/Operation cast lead: Final statement of a mission of prominent lawyers and activists
We are appalled at the horror of the war launched in the Gaza strip, the major loss of civilian lives and the wide scale destruction of civilian property and infrastructure in the context of the operation « Cast Lead, » as well as by the failure of the international community to prevent this tragedy ... Full story
GAZA : INTERNATIONAL HIGH LEVEL MISSION
In light of the ongoing violence and the grave violations of international humanitarian and human rights law in the context of the operation « Cast Lead », the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), the Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Network (EMHRN) and the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) will deploy a joint mission in Israel, the Occupied Palestinian Territories and Egypt, from January 17th to 20th, 2009. ... Full story
A stronger reaction is needed
The Euro-Mediterranean Human rights Network (EMHRN) notes the recent decision of the European Union “to take a time out” in its negotiations with Israel about the upgrading of the EU-Israeli relationship due to the conflict in Gaza. ... Full story
Aid agencies call for suspension of enhanced EU-Israel agreements
A coalition of major humanitarian, human rights and development organisations called on the European Union today to immediately suspend any further enhancement of its relations with Israel, known as an ‘upgrade’, until it agrees to a comprehensive ceasefire and provides unimpeded humanitarian access. Both Israel’s offensive in Gaza and Hamas rocket attacks into Israel have caused unacceptable civilian casualties. ... Full story
EU must take strong measures to ensure Israel’s respect for international law
The EMHRN strongly condemns the fatal and destructive attacks by the Israeli army on the Gaza Strip which cause immense losses among its civilian population. ... Full story
