Tag: special envoy
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ASEAN Special Envoy Visits Myanmar Acting President
Diplomatic Courtesy Visit Reinforces Regional Dialogue The ASEAN Chair’s Special Envoy to Myanmar, Ms. Ma Theresa P Lazaro, Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Philippines, led a delegation in a courtesy call on Myanmar’s Acting President and Chairman of the State Administrative Council, reaffirming ASEAN’s commitment to sustained dialogue with Myanmar. The meeting highlighted shared…
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ASEAN Chair’s Special Envoy Holds Courtesy Call with Myanmar’s Acting President and SSPC Chairman
Diplomatic Courtesy Call Signals Ongoing Regional Engagement The visit of a high-level ASEAN delegation to Myanmar underscores the Association of Southeast Asian Nations’ ongoing efforts to maintain constructive dialogue and engagement with Myanmar amid evolving regional concerns. Led by Ms. Ma Theresa P. Lazaro, Special Envoy of the ASEAN Chair to Myanmar and Secretary of…
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UK ministers accused of ‘embarrassing failures’ in Abd el-Fattah case
Political pressure grows over Abd el-Fattah case British ministers are under renewed scrutiny as Emily Thornberry, chair of the Commons foreign affairs committee, accused the government of potential “embarrassing failures” in managing the case of Alaa Abd el-Fattah. Thornberry suggested that a dedicated special envoy could have improved the handling of complex cases involving Britons…
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UK Ministers Accused of Embarrassing Failures in Abd el-Fattah Case: Thornberry Urges an Overseas Special Envoy
Background: The Abd el-Fattah Case and Its Fallout The case of Alaa Abd el-Fattah has become a flashpoint in UK foreign policy, raising questions about how the government handles British citizens detained abroad. Critics say the government’s approach has been faulted by delays, opaque communications, and inconsistent handling that have left families and supporters frustrated.…
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UK ministers criticised for ‘embarrassing failures’ over Abd el-Fattah case
Background: Abd el-Fattah case places spotlight on government handling The case of Alaa Abd el-Fattah has once again pushed Britain’s foreign policy and diplomatic machinery under the microscope. As the High Court, MPs, and advocacy groups dissect the episode, Labour’s Emily Thornberry has argued that the government could have steered away from several high-profile missteps…
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Australia’s Jewish Community in Fear: Special Envoy Sounds Alarm After Targeted Attacks
Australia’s Jewish Community Faces New Guardrails Against Fear In a somber confrontation with rising anti-Semitism, Australia’s Jewish community heard a stark assessment from Jillian Segal, the government’s special envoy on anti-Semitism. Nearly 18 months after the role was created in response to spikes in hate, Segal released a statement condemning a violent incident that she…
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Australia’s Jewish Community Reeling as Anti-Semitic Attack Alarms Intensify
Introduction: A Country on Edge Recent violent anti-Semitic incidents have jolted the Australian Jewish community, prompting urgent statements from government-appointed leadership and a renewed focus on safety. Nearly 18 months after the federal government appointed Jillian Segal as a special envoy to combat anti-Semitism, the community’s fear has intensified, culminating in a release that characterizes…