COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,update

 

Press material Saturday, 27 September 2025

● Council of the EU   27/09/2025 17:03 | Statements and remarks | Mali: Déclaration de la Haute Représentante au nom de l'Union européenne   L’Union européenne (UE) condamne l’arrestation d’un membre du corps diplomatique à Bamako par les autorités maliennes, rendue publique le jeudi 14 août. Cette arrestation constitue une violation de la convention de Vienne sur les relations diplomatiques de 1961, s'agissant d'un agent diplomatique dûment accrédité par les autorités maliennes, et titulaire d'une carte diplomatique malienne ne laissant aucun doute sur son statut. L’Union européenne dénonce la violation par les autorités maliennes de leurs obligations au titre des articles 29 et 30 de la convention, contrevenant ainsi au principe d'inviolabilité dont jouit l'agent diplomatique, "qui ne peut être soumis à aucune forme d'arrestation ou de détention" (art. 29). L’Union européenne souligne par ailleurs que la diffusion par les médias officiels de l'identité et d'images de ce ressortissant prises après son arrestation constituent des atteintes flagrantes à sa liberté et sa dignité, que l'Etat accréditaire doit pourtant garantir (art. 29). L'UE appelle à la libération immédiate de cet agent et au plein respect des principes du droit international.   Visit the website

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27/09/2025 19:19 | Statements and remarks | Israel/Palestine: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the closure of the Allenby/King Hussein Bridge crossing   The Israeli authorities’ decision of 23 September to close the Allenby/King Hussein Bridge crossing for passenger access in both directions and for cargo traffic impacts freedom of movement between the West Bank and Jordan as well as the humanitarian response in Gaza. We have taken note of the announcement by the Director General of Crossings and Borders on the reopening of the crossing for persons as of 26 September and urge Israel to also allow cargo to cross. The Allenby/King Hussein Bridge crossing, as with other border crossings, should remain open for an effective humanitarian response. About one quarter of humanitarian relief items entering Gaza through the UN 2720 mechanism comes via Jordan. This decision comes as Israel’s ground offensive in Gaza City is seriously aggravating an already catastrophic and unsustainable humanitarian situation, resulting in appalling levels of civilian casualties and suffering. Medical facilities should never be targeted. The European Union (EU) calls on Israel to take immediate and effective measures to increase the provision of urgently needed humanitarian assistance to Gaza. The EU condemns the 18 September attack at the crossing. Israel has a right to defend itself, but it must be exercised in accordance with international law. Full respect for international law, including international humanitarian law, is an obligation that must be adhered to. The EU calls for restraint and reiterates its call for an immediate ceasefire and the unconditional release of all hostages.   Visit the website