| Series Title | EurActiv |
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| Series Details | 20.08.13 |
| Publication Date | 20/08/2013 |
| Content Type | News |
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An extraordinary Foreign Affairs Council was convened on 21 August 2013 on the situation in Egypt. In July and August 2013 the EU had deployed intense efforts to promote dialogue and a peaceful solution to the Egyptian crisis through its constant engagement with all parties - including during the visits by HRVP Ashton on 17 and 29-30 July 2013, and the action of the EU's Special Representative for the Southern Mediterranean, Bernardino Leon. They had both reiterated on various occasions that Egypt needed a fully inclusive transition process, taking in all political groups, to reach free and fair elections and a civilian-led government. These elements were the necessary pre-conditions for a stable, prosperous and democratic Egypt. However, in August 2013, events had unfolded in a tragic way, resulting in a dramatic loss of lives and many injured. The EU expressed strong concern and called on all parties to stop violence. After the meeting on the 21 August 2013 it was announced that EU member states agreed to suspend export licences for any equipment that could be used for repression in Egypt, but humanitarian aid would continue. The EU would review its assistance to Egypt and was urging all sides to 'stop the violence and provocations' and 'engage in inclusive national dialogue, open to all'. |
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| Source Link | http://www.euractiv.com/global-europe/eu-foreign-ministers-hold-emerge-news-529864 |
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| Countries / Regions | Europe, Middle East |
