Zimbabwe: EU Sanctions Less Pique, Bigger Picture

19 February 2014

ON February 18, 2002 the European Union Council adopted the "common position concerning restrictive measures against Zimbabwe" (2002/145/CFSP) authorising sanctions against the country. "The council has assessed that the Government of Zimbabwe continues to engage in serious violations of human rights and of the freedom of opinion, of association and of peaceful assembly," said the paper signed by J Pique I Camps, Council president.

"Therefore, for as long as the violations occur, the Council deems it necessary to introduce restrictive measures against the Government of Zimbabwe and those who bear a wide responsibility for such violations."

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