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Resolution on the detention of two French nationals in Afghanistan
Date: 1997-03-13
Institutions: European Parliament
Subjects: Afghanistan, France, national, prisoner, sexual discrimination













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Resolution on the detention of two French nationals in Afghanistan  


Official Journal C 115 , 14/04/1997 P. 0173 





B4-0235/97Resolution on the detention of two French nationals in AfghanistanThe European Parliament,- having regard to its previous resolutions on Afghanistan and, in particular, its resolution of 24 October 1996 ((OJ C 347, 18.11.1996, p. 156.)),A. shocked at the arrest of two French nationals, Frédéric Michel and José Daniel Llorente, on the staff of 'Action contre la faim' (ACF) who are accused of violating the Sharia by attending a lunch bringing together some sixty Afghan women to mark the departure of three female ACF staff members,1. Calls for the immediate and unconditional release of the two French nationals held by the Talibans;2. Believes it to be absolutely essential for a firm and unequivocal position to be adopted unanimously by the European Union in support of upholding and safeguarding human rights in Afghanistan;3. Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council, the Commission, the UN Secretary-General, Afghanistan's representative to the United Nations and the Talibans.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 968/97 by Mair MORGAN to the Commission. Orimulsion
Date: 1997-03-13
Institutions: European Parliament, MORGAN
Subjects: EC Directive, Venezuela, air quality, application of EU law, fuel, import, motor fuel













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 968/97 by Mair MORGAN to the Commission. Orimulsion  


Official Journal C 367 , 04/12/1997 P. 0066 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-0968/97 by Mair Morgan (PSE) to the Commission (13 March 1997)Subject: OrimulsionIs the Commission aware of the public concern regarding the importation and burning of the bitumen based Venezuelan fuel Orimulsion?What measures and studies has the Commission undertaken to investigate any possible harmful effects to health and the environment through either the transport or the combustion of the fuel?Do current emissions regulations take into account the heavy particulates that are emitted by the burning of this fuel?Answer given by Mrs Bjerregaard on behalf of the Commission (6 May 1997)Orimulsion is a liquid fuel with characteristics similar to heavy fuel oil and with a sulphur content of 2.1-2.7%. The burning of orimulsion in large combustion plants (LCPs) is regulated under Council Directive 88/609/EEC ((OJ L 336, 7.12.1988. )) on the limitation of emissions of certain pollutants into the air from large combustion plants.For LCPs licensed after 1 July 1987, the Directive sets limit values for the emission of sulphur dioxide (SO2) nitrogen oxides (NOx) and dust. For those licensed before 1 July 1987, the Directive sets national emission ceilings for SO2 and NOx.
Resolution on the earthquake in Iran and the need for humanitarian aid
Date: 1997-03-13
Institutions: European Parliament
Subjects: Iran, earthquake, humanitarian aid













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Resolution on the earthquake in Iran and the need for humanitarian aid  


Official Journal C 115 , 14/04/1997 P. 0176 





B4-0200, 0243 and 0265/97Resolution on the earthquake in Iran and the need for humanitarian aidThe European Parliament,A. having regard to the earthquake which has struck northern Iran,B. whereas this disaster has caused many casualties among the local population and whereas there is a vital need for emergency aid,C. having regard, furthermore, to the bad weather conditions and the remoteness of many villages which makes it still harder for help to reach them,The European Parliament,1. Offers its sympathy to the victims and their families;2. Calls on the Commission to take exceptional measures to coordinate humanitarian aid by European organizations - such as Médecins Sans Frontières, the Red Cross and Pharmaciens Hors Frontières - to the people of the region;3. Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council, the Commission and the Government of Iran.