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Article: EU SUPPORTS DEMOCRACY, HUMAN RIGHTS IN LATIN AMERICA AND PEACE PROCESS AND BURUNDI.(Government Activity)
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- European Report
- Article date:
- July 7, 1999
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The European Commission has adopted a Decision to grant Euro 1.5 million in support of the peace negotiations in Africa's Great Lakes region to the Mwalimu Nyerere Foundation based in Tanzania. Convinced of the crucial role played in Burundi peace talks by former President of Tanzania Nyerere, the EU has supported his Foundation from the start. The funds will be used to cover the cost for conferences, meetings, travel, accommodation, communication, and technical assistance. The peace negotiations should be terminated by the end of 1999 or in early 2000.
The Commission also recently took a Decision to clear Euro 1.45 million to four actions in Latin America aiming ...