Kevin Mendes

In Istanbul this week, Afghanistan Coordination Group (ACG) partners reaffirmed their support to the #Afghan people—maintaining focus on the most vulnerable, incl. women and returnees. Grateful for this renewed solidarity.

Condition des femmes en Afghanistan : "La chose la plus dure est de voir ces ados qui avaient des rêves [et] qui, d'un coup, se retrouvent enfermées sans plus de vision d'avenir." Élise Blanchard, photographe qui a vécu au sein d'une famille afghane, publie “Dans la maison d'un taliban - Le récit inédit d'une journaliste au sein d'une famille afghane pendant trois ans”

Under international humanitarian law, civilians and civilian sites, including educational facilities, must be protected at all times. We extend our condolences to the families of those killed and wish a swift recovery to those injured.

Press release on my visit to Kabul earlier this week. For versions in Pashto and Dari, please scroll down the 🧵.

The cross is part of the mission. The imperialist occupation of the world is disrupted from within; the violence that until now has been the law is unmasked. The poor, imprisoned, and rejected Messiah descends into the darkness of death, yet in so doing He brings a new creation to light. #HolyThursday

The EU stands with the people of Cuba in their hour of need. We are stepping up our humanitarian aid to Cuba to help deliver food and safe drinking water, and to provide logistical support to humanitarian partners delivering urgent relief to the most vulnerable. link.europa.eu/hBTCqM

Last night's attack on the rehabilitation hospital in Kabul is a flagrant breach of international humanitarian law. Health facilities must be protected, not targeted. We urgently call for de-escalation & restraint, an immediate ceasefire & renewed dialogue.

الاتحاد الأوروبي يعلن عن تقديم مساعدات إنسانية بقيمة 458 مليون يورو لمنطقة الشرق الأوسط التي مزقتها الحرب: EU announces €458 million in humanitarian aid for the war-torn Middle East: …tection-humanitarian-aid.ec.europa.eu/news-stories/n…

Jürgen Habermas, le philosophe allemand le plus traduit au monde vient de s'éteindre à Starnberg, en Bavière. Nous publions aujourd'hui la version inédite de l'un de ses derniers grands entretiens—une défense sans illusions des Lumières et de l’Europe. legrandcontinent.eu/fr/2026/03/14/…

Con la desaparición de Jürgen Habermas perdemos una voz europea decididamente europeísta. En este momento crítico para Europa, su combate por la Europa federal y su voz defendiendo la razón y la democracia frente a la fuerza y la barbarie, seguirán guiando nuestros pasos.

The unilateral decision by the US to lift sanctions on Russian oil exports is very concerning, as it impacts European security. Increasing economic pressure on Russia is decisive for it to accept a serious negotiation for a just and lasting peace. Weakening sanctions increases Russian resources to wage the war of aggression against Ukraine.

🕯️ 11 March – EU remembrance day for victims of terrorism. Remembering the victims. Standing with those affected.

Latest quarterly #Afghanistan report of @AntonioGuterres to Security Council now available. Full report: tinyurl.com/mu439z5x

UNHCR warns regional conflicts could drive increased returns to Afghanistan. Briefing note ⬇️ unhcr.org/news/briefing-…

In total, three EU-funded flights to Kabul delivered 270 tonnes of nutrition supplies. ⁣ ⁣ This includes 20,000 boxes of ready-to-use therapeutic food that @UNICEFAfg will distribute to treat severely malnourished children.⁣

In times like these, values and trust are more critical than ever. They are the foundation of our influence and authority: what makes our Union powerful, what we must continue to stand for. My address at the EU Ambassadors' Conference ↓ twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…

The EU is delivering emergency assistance to Lebanon. A first flight brings 41 tonnes of supplies for thousands of displaced people. @UNICEF and @WFP have started delivering food, medicines, shelter materials and more. More: link.europa.eu/CFMnQH

The European Union will always be a reliable partner, a defender of the rules-based international order, and upholder of the United Nations Charter. In response to today’s unpredictable world, we are deepening our cooperation with like-minded democracies and enhancing our resilience - with 12 international summits in 2025 and 9 security & defence partnerships. Our network of trade agreements - the world's most extensive - enhances our global influence, promotes multilateralism, and stabilises the international rules-based order. Read my messages to EU Ambassadors here: consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press…

Nuestra voz será siempre la vuestra. Siempre tendréis en España un lugar donde mostrar vuestra valentía y dignidad hasta que podáis volver a Afganistán. Nadie os podrá invisibilizar nunca.

Situation Update #𝟏: Afghanistan–Pakistan military escalation 🔹10 provinces affected 🔹185 civilian casualties 🔹115,000 people newly displaced 🔹Civilian infrastructure damaged Rapid needs assessments & emergency response is ongoing. Read more ➡️ bit.ly/4cqwqzH