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5 March 2020
Erdogan and Putin agree on a ceasefire over the Syrian region of Idlib
Russia and Turkey announced a new ceasefire agreement over Idlib, following a three-month air and ground offensive led by Al Assad regime’s forces, which killed hundreds and displaced nearly one million people....
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4 March 2020
The EU launches an Action Plan to support border management in Greece
The European Commission announces an Action Plan to support Greece in managing the situation at the EU external land and sea borders with Turkey. ...
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3 March 2020
EU backs Athens’ efforts to prevent refugees from crossing the Turkish-Greek border
EU institutions show their support to Greek authorities on the management of the unfolding refugee crisis after Erdogan opened the Turkish border with Greece. ...
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2 March 2020
Netanyahu wins Israel’s third legislative election in less than a year
Israel’s PM Benjamin Netanyahu ratified his victory in the legislative elections of 2 March despite facing charges of bribery, fraud and breach of trust in three major corruption cases....
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2 March 2020
UN envoy to Libya announces his resignation due to health concerns
Ghassan Salamé has announced his resignation as Special Representative and Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) after nearly three years on duty. ...
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1 March 2020
EU announces €130 million in economic and humanitarian assistance to Sudan
In his first visit to Africa as HR/VP, Josep Borrell met with the Sudanese Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok to reaffirm the EU’s commitment with the political transition in the country....
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1 March 2020
Turkey launches Operation Spring Shield against Syrian government forces in Idlib
Turkey announced the launching of a new military operation in northwest Syria after a regime forces’ attack over Idlib killed at least 33 Turkish soldiers on 28 February....
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27 February 2020
An AFET delegation visits Turkey to evaluate the state of EU-Turkey relations
Eight members of the European Parliament went to Turkey to meet with Turkish representatives in a three-day visit, in which both actors highlighted the need for a continuous dialogue....
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27 February 2020
Tunisia forms a new government after a five-month political deadlock
Prime Minister-designate Elyas Fakhfakh announced a new cabinet after reaching an agreement with Ennahda, noting that the new government will focus on socioeconomic challenges....
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