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The U.S. made the e-commerce moratorium, a ban on customs duties on electronic transmissions, the centre of its agenda & linked the conference's whole progress to it. Understand the main issues in the final hours of #MC14. Full report ▶️twn.my/title2/wto.inf…

See press release from civil society on the MC14 outcomes here: owinfs.org/MC14-conclusion

#MC14 outcome : WTO Attempts to Save Face With Desperate ‘To Be Continued’ Outcome as U.S. Plays Spoiler on Behalf of Big Tech 👇

Press release from civil society at #MC14 in Yaoundé: owinfs.org/MC14-conclusion

Fisher communities and fisher-folk are not being heard at the #MC14: #World Forum of Fisher People

It's hours after #MC14 was meant to end. Tense negotiations are continuing, even as delegations are leaving. At WTO if you are not there to oppose, you are considered to have consented.

The E-Commerce Moratorium must be discontinued, and its legacy laid to rest in #MC14 Yaounde once and for all

As the WTO MC14 nearly closing, growing concerns are emerging over a strategic shift by developed nations—framed as “reform” but actually a power grab @Public_Citizen

The e-commerce moratorium is giving huge tax breaks for Big-tech - its needs to end now!

The e-commerce moratorium needs to end here at the #MC14 so all countries have the policy space for industrial development

At the WTO #MC14 we have again been banned from doing any peaceful demonstations, no banners and not even silently holding a sign. It is outrageous and opposite of what we were told prior to arrival. See press release 👇

Civil society press conference today a 15:00 at #MC14 Yaounde: what is at take: owinfs.org/2026-03-28_pre… #tradejustice

👉 We’re not asking for chaos. We’re demanding basic rights: free speech. Public participation. Democracy. #TradeJustice #WTOMC14 #Democracy Look at our statement owinfs.org/2026/R_cso-rep…

At MC14 in Yaoundé, activists were banned from holding signs, displaying banners—despite being promised the right to protest. This isn’t just about one ministerial. It’s about shrinking space for farmers, workers, and marginalized voices. #TradeJustice #WTOMC14

🌍 Smaller deveping countries with big stakes. Countries in the IF Agreement aren’t just observers—they’re on the front lines set guardrails now, the clock is ticking. 🔥 #MC14 #TradeJustice

Press Conference from civil society at #MC14: TIME: March 28, 2026 | 15:00 - 15:30 Press Briefing Room, Palais des Congres, Yaounde, Cameroon.

Civil society organizations & Members of the European Parliament are calling on WTO Member States to suspend Israel's Most Favoured Nation status, the trade privilege that grants Israel the same favorable conditions as any other member. Understand what is at stake 🧵1/6 @OWINFS

We just had an interesting conversation with @EP_Trade from @Europarl_EN: agriculture; fisheries; e-commerce moratorium and the need to not extend it; @wto #reform that must preserve #MFN principle; and finally the need to preserve CSO freedom of speech #WTO #MC14 #WTOMC14

The ecommerce moratorium need to end here at the #MC14 to give all countries the tools to do the industrial digitalisation that is needed - Sofia Scassera (Transnational Institute)