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EBRD and EU help Ukrainian internet provider grow

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It is difficult to imagine going about your day without access to the internet. The coronavirus pandemic has driven life further online. The internet enables millions around the world to work, study, socialise and stay in touch with loved ones during these trying times.

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EBRD and EU boost support for businesses in Moldova

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The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the European Union (EU) are providing new finance to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Moldova. A €17.5 million loan to Moldova Agroindbank (MAIB) will offer much-needed access to finance to this critical business segment.

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Belarus: End ongoing human rights violations

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The human rights situation in Belarus continues to deteriorate, particularly with respect to peaceful assembly, the UN rights chief said on Friday, urging the government to put an end to ongoing violations and “take steps towards a genuine, respectful and inclusive national dialogue”.

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Belarus targets women human rights defenders after disputed August elections

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“Belarus has effectively criminalized human rights work at a time when the work of human rights defenders is more essential than ever”, said Mary Lawlor, Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders.  ‘Special courage’  As the Government continues to crack down on demonstrators protesting the election, Ms. Lawlor said that “women human rights defenders are being particularly targeted”. At least three of them have come under

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The EU needs to comprehensively review its relations with Belarus

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EU sanctions must include Aliaksandr Lukashenka, who is not the legitimate president Violence in Belarus must end New, free and fair elections must be held under international supervision Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Coordination Council is the legitimate representative of the people Parliament says negotiations on the EU-Belarus Partnership Priorities must be suspended until new, free and fair

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