They demand an end to the Taliban’s “systematic violations” of Human Rights and ask the Sudanese sides to put an end to the conflict once and for all.
MADRID, 20 May. (EUROPEAN PRESS) –
The international leaders of the G7 this Saturday once again condemned the activities of Iran and South Korea, while expressing their unequivocal support for resolving the international conflicts from Sudan to the Middle East via Yemen and the political crisis between Serbia and Kosovo. He demanded that the Northern or Burmese military junta and the Afghan Taliban end “systematic violations” of human rights.
In the final statement of the second-day meetings of the summit, which took place in Hiroshima (Japan), the G7 calls for the advocacy of “a free and open international order based on the rule of law and respect for the United Nations Charter”. For the benefit of nations, countries large and small”.
International leaders then declare their support for the political resolution of both recent crises, such as in Sudan, and generational crises, such as conflicts in the Middle East, and yet Ukraine is at the head of the paper.
“We once again condemn in the strongest terms the brutal war of aggression against Ukraine, which constitutes a threat to the whole world by violating the fundamental principles of Russia.
We reiterate our unconditional support for Ukraine as long as it takes to achieve a comprehensive, just and lasting peace.”
On North Korea, the G7 strongly condemns the “unprecedented number of illegal launches of ballistic missiles” in violation of United Nations resolutions, while also expressing its concern over “the deterioration of the security, humanitarian, human rights and political situation in Burma”. after the coup d’etat of the military junta and the resulting outbreak of an armed conflict with the resistance groups.
On Afghanistan, the G7 expresses its “strongest opposition to the Taliban’s systematic violations of human and fundamental rights” and calls for the immediate reversal of its “unacceptable decisions, particularly those regarding women and girls with access to education”. blocked.
“We urge the Taliban to take meaningful steps to engage in a credible, Afghan-led and inclusive national dialogue in which all Afghans can participate,” the G7 said.
On Iran, the G7 reiterates its “clear determination” that the Islamic republic must remove all doubt about the nature of its nuclear program.
International leaders condemn Iran’s “relentless escalation” in enriched uranium development, which has “no credibility or civilian justification” and “has brought the country dangerously closer to offensive-related activities”.
Also in Tehran, the group regrets “other destabilizing activities of Iran, including the transfer of missiles, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and related technologies to state companies and non-state actors,” as the United States has condemned, for example. to the Ukrainian war.
In this sense, and with regard to the situation in Africa, the G7 specifically emphasizes the “increasing presence” of the Russian mercenary group Wagner’s forces and their “destabilizing impact on human rights violations”.
“Taking into account the situations in West Africa and the Sahel, Horn of Africa and the Great Lakes, we will work together to support African-led efforts for peace, stability and prosperity on the continent.” Stability in countries in the north of the continent, such as Libya or Tunisia.
Finally, international leaders condemn the ongoing conflicts between the Sudanese Armed Forces and Rapid Support Force militias that pose a threat to the safety and protection of civilians, undermine efforts to restore Sudan’s democratic transition, and could affect the stability of the region.
“We call on both sides to end the conflict immediately and without preconditions and return to democracy led by a civilian government.”
Source: Noti Merica