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The first live shoot of the Spike NLOS by a conventional aviation unit shows Apache crews can conduct extended-range precision strikes against targets obscured by terrain or distance. U.S. Army AH-64E v6 Apache Guardian attack helicopters of the 101st Combat Aviation Brigade (CAB) fired for the first time a Spike NLOS (Non-Line of Sight) missile […]

Operation Eastern Sentry boosts NATO’s eastern defenses after Russian drones violated Polish airspace, raising tensions along the Alliance’s flank. Following the unprecedented violation of Polish airspace by Russian drones earlier this week, NATO has now launched Operation Eastern Sentry, a new mission designed to bolster defenses along its eastern flank. The operation, which was announced […]

Le président américain Donald Trump a affirmé, ce samedi 13 septembre, qu'il était prêt à prendre de nouvelles sanctions contre la Russie, mais à la condition que les pays de l'Otan arrêtent d'acheter du pétrole russe.

Environ 110 000 personnes ont participé ce samedi 13 septembre à Londres à un rassemblement lancé par le militant d'extrême droite britannique Tommy Robinson. La mobilisation était présentée comme une manifestation pour défendre « la liberté d'expression », au moment où le sujet agite le débat public au Royaume-Uni.

Le nouveau Premier ministre Sébastien Lecornu a annoncé, samedi dans un entretien publié par la presse quotidienne régionale, qu’il renonçait à supprimer deux jours fériés, une mesure prévue dans le projet de budget 2026 de son prédécesseur, François Bayrou. Le chef du gouvernement a également écarté un nouveau conclave sur les retraites et tendu la main à la gauche pour sortir de l'impasse budgétaire.

Defending champions New Zealand overcome a slow start and a spirited South Africa side to seal their spot in the Women's Rugby World Cup semi-finals.

Alors qu'aux États-Unis, la presse affirme que le stock d'une valeur de près de 10 millions de dollars - plus de 8,5 millions d'euros - a été détruit, les autorités belges confirment qu'il se trouve toujours dans un entrepôt de la ville de Geel, dans la province d'Anvers. Initialement destiné à l’Afrique, ces contraceptifs se sont retrouvés voués à la destruction en raison des nouvelles orientations politiques de l'administration américaine.

Le Livre de l'Una, de Faruk Šehić, traduit du bosnien par Olivier Lannuzel, éditions Agullo, 2023, 256 pages, 22,50 euros

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597411 Uzbekistan hosts the first International Forum of Central Asian Commissioners for Children’s Rights/Guzal Fayzieva

The office of the Commissioner for Children’s Rights of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan, with the support of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) Project Co-ordinator in Uzbekistan, is hosting the first ever International Forum of Central Asian Commissioners for Children’s Rights under the title of   “Current issues in strengthening mechanisms for the protection of children's rights in Central Asian countries: regional cooperation among Children's Rights Commissioners.”

The two-day forum brings together Commissioners for Children’s Rights from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan, as well as from Norway, Croatia and Finland, which currently chairs the European Network of Ombudspersons for Children (ENOC).

The event aims to create an effective regional platform for dialogue and interaction of children's ombudspersons from Central Asian countries.  Further, the regional platform seeks to contribute to a constructive exchange of experience in the field of protecting children's rights, the optimal solution of common problems, the development of common approaches to countering common regional and transnational threats and challenges, as well as strengthening the capacity of children's ombudspersons institutions of the Central Asian countries.

"Political will and joint efforts of the Heads of States of Central Asia are aimed at sustainably creating a space of stability, cooperation, and development in the region. The regional platform of Children’s Ombudspersons will become a practical embodiment of this very idea of unity and shared responsibility on the path to ensuring the well-being of children – the present and the future of our region", said Ms. Surayyo Rakhmonova, Commissioner for Children’s Rights of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

The forum participants will discuss ways to integrate efforts and international initiatives into national strategies and plans aimed at protecting children's rights, as well as strengthening the capacity of the institutions of commissioners for children's rights in Central Asian countries. They pay particular attention to the prospects for the development of interregional and international cooperation of children's ombudspersons offices.

"Protecting children’s rights is not just a legal obligation under the Convention on the Rights of the Child – it is a moral responsibility that defines the kind of societies we are building. And when countries cooperate, when institutions join forces, the impact for children is multiplied", said Ms. Regina Castillo, UNICEF Representative in Uzbekistan.

The agenda of the forum includes such issues as national monitoring of the situation of children in the region; ensuring the safety of children on the Internet; effective mechanisms to prevent all forms of violence against children; ensuring children's access to justice.

Ambassador Antti Karttunen, OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Uzbekistan, said: "This important gathering is a big step forward in protecting child’s rights in Central Asia. It shows our shared commitment and understanding that keeping children safe needs ongoing cooperation, open discussions, and learning from each other. By working together - governments, human rights institutions, civil society organizations, and international partners - we can build stronger systems to make sure every child is safe, protected, and able to grow and succeed."

It is expected that as the final document of the forum, the Declaration of Children's Rights Commissioners of the Central Asian countries will be adopted, which is aimed at further strengthening interregional and international cooperation in the field of ensuring and protecting the rights of the child.

The Forum of Children's Rights Commissioners of the Central Asian countries, organized at the initiative of Uzbekistan, will be held annually. The next forum is planned to be held in 2026 in the Republic of Kazakhstan.

New Zealand suffer their biggest defeat in history as they lose 43-10 to South Africa in the Rugby Championship in Wellington.

Sur leurs “handbikes”, leurs vélos à bras, Edmond, Mohamed et Macoumba se sont lancés un défi hautement sportif : relier Dakar à Ziguinchor, 450 km au sud. Sarah Sakho a suivi ces membres de l’équipe de paracyclisme du Sénégal dans leur combat pour la visibilité et la dignité des personnes à mobilité réduite

Chaque semaine, Judith Grimaldi reçoit un invité dans son podcast "avec Judith". Précarité, rôle de l'État dans les inégalités, politique... Cette semaine, c'est la defenseure des droits, Claire Hédon, qui a répondu à ses questions.

Riek Machar, le vice-président du Soudan du Sud et chef de l'opposition sera jugé. Il est accusé de six chefs d’inculpation, dont des meurtres et des crimes contre l’humanité. Une décision fortement décriée par son parti, le SPLM-IO. Il y voit une mesure politique qui met en péril l’accord de paix ayant permis de stabiliser le pays en 2018.

Depuis le 9 septembre, la République démocratique du Congo (RDC) mène une campagne à l'ONU pour la reconnaissance d'un "génocide" des Congolais. Kinshasa a dénoncé mardi "les crimes massifs et systématiques" commis "par le Rwanda et ses supplétifs". À Genève, le ministre congolais des droits de l'Homme, Samuel Mbemba, a regretté qu’on "n'ose pas prononcer le mot génocide". Des propos qui ne passent pas au Rwanda. Les précisions de notre correspondante Juliette Montilly depuis Kigali.

Nouveau rebondissement dans le procès de Joseph Kabila, en RD Congo. La cour devait se prononcer mais elle a décidé de renvoyer l’audience au 19 septembre à la demande des avocats de l’Etat congolais. L'ancien président est accusé notamment de complicité avec le groupe M23 soutenu par le Rwanda.

Written by Clément Franzoso.

The European Citizens’ Initiative (ECI) is an important tool of participatory democracy in the European Union (EU), which gives Europeans a more active role in shaping EU policy. The initiative allows citizens to call on the European Commission to make new proposals for EU legislation if they gather at least one million signatures from at least seven EU Member States. Since its introduction under the Lisbon Treaty, the ECI has promoted political engagement, raised awareness of key issues and strengthened the EU’s democratic legitimacy. However, it faces significant challenges, such as difficulty gathering the required support, low public awareness, bureaucratic hurdles and a lack of binding outcomes.

To be registered, an initiative must meet a set of formal criteria assessed by the Commission. If it does, the Commission registers the initiative, and the organisers can then begin collecting signatures. It is important to note that the Commission is not obliged to act on registered ECIs, which ultimately limits the potential impact of the initiative.

While the ECI promotes cross-border collaboration and increases citizen participation, its potential is hindered by limitations such as the complex administrative process and lack of guaranteed legislative action. The Commission plays a decisive role in both the registration and follow-up stages of an ECI, but its strict interpretation of admissibility requirements has drawn criticism. Examples of successful initiatives include ‘Right2Water’, which advocates for the human right to water and sanitation, and ‘Stop Vivisection’, which calls for an end to animal testing in the EU.

While the ECI has helped raise awareness and foster political participation, its overall effectiveness remains constrained. Improvements in accessibility, awareness, follow-up actions and support are essential to unlock its full potential as a tool for active citizenship in the EU.

Read the complete briefing on ‘Assessing the potential and challenges of the European Citizens’ Initiative‘ in the Think Tank pages of the European Parliament.