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Resolution on the kidnapping of EU citizens in Kashmir
Date: 1995-07-13
Institutions: European Parliament
Subjects: India, Pakistan, human rights, illegal restraint, national liberation movement













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Resolution on the kidnapping of EU citizens in Kashmir  


Official Journal C 249 , 25/09/1995 P. 0156 





B4-1010, 1024 and 1032/95Resolution on the kidnapping of EU citizens in KashmirThe European Parliament,A. shocked by the kidnapping of seven foreign tourists and their guide near Pahalgam in Kashmir on 4 July 1995,B. noting that a hitherto unknown group, calling itself Al Faran, claimed both the kidnapping and the subsequent release of three tourists, as well as the guide, and that, while one of the remaining captives escaped his abductors, yet another tourist was subsequently kidnapped,C. deeply concerned that two British tourists, Paul Wells and Keith Mangan, a German tourist, Dirk Hasert, and the remaining American tourist, Donald Hutchinson, are still being held captive under unknown circumstances,D. noting that both India and Pakistan have expressed regret over the incident, while many of the main Kashmiri militant groups have condemned these kidnappings,E. aware that, in the continuing struggle between Kashmiri militant groups and the Indian security forces since 1989, abuses of human rights have continued to occur,F. welcoming the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Government and the International Committee of the Red Cross on access to detainees on 22 June 1995,The European Parliament,1. Condemns the kidnapping of foreign tourists by the Al Faran group;2. Calls on the Al Faran group to release the remaining captives unconditionally and without delay;3. Calls on the governments of India and Pakistan and the many political movements in Jammu and Kashmir to refrain from making any declaration or acting in any way which might further exacerbate the climate of violence and vengeance and considers that the present crisis in Kashmir can only be resolved through constructive negotiations, involving all parties concerned, aiming at a peaceful settlement and reconciliation on all sides and the restoration of a government based on democratic legitimacy;4. Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Commission, the Council and the governments of India and Pakistan.
Resolution on the storm which devastated the island of Flores (Azores)
Date: 1995-07-13
Institutions: European Parliament
Subjects: Azores, EU aid, environmental risk prevention, natural disaster













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Resolution on the storm which devastated the island of Flores (Azores)  


Official Journal C 249 , 25/09/1995 P. 0163 





B4-0965 and 0998/95Resolution on the storm which devastated the island of Flores (Azores)The European Parliament,A. whereas the island of Flores is one of the smallest of the nine islands which make up the Azores Autonomous Region,B. having regard to the torrential rain which fell between 6 and 9 June 1995 in the island of Flores, causing damage estimated at around PTE 1.7 billion, including the destruction of roads, dwellings, crops, livestock and pastures,C. whereas the Regional Government lacks the operational capacity to respond to the damage caused, despite the emergency aid provided by the regional authorities, and it is necessary to provide swift reinforcement in the form of human, technical and financial resources in order to deal with the situation,D. whereas it is essential for the local and regional authorities to be able to respond to such events,The European Parliament,1. Expresses its solidarity with the population of Flores, especially those who have lost their homes or are unable to travel around the island;2. Calls on the Commission to grant, as a special dispensation, non-repayable part-funding in order to reduce the damage and the losses suffered by the inhabitants and repair the material damage;3. Draws the attention of the Commission and the Member States' governments to the need for state services responsible for preventing and dealing with disasters and emergencies to be given technical and human operational resources;4. Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council, the Commission, the Regional Government and the Regional Assembly of the Azores Autonomous Region and the municipal councils of Lages, Flores and Santa Cruz das Flores.