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Hussein Baoumi

@husseinbaoumi.bsky.social
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All things #MENA & #EU relations. #EU advocacy officer @amnesty.org in #Brussels

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Hussein Baoumi @husseinbaoumi.bsky.social · 22/07/2025
Prosecution authorities around the world must ensure that all those responsible for this deadly attack are brought to justice, including through use of the principle of universal jurisdiction.
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Hussein Baoumi @husseinbaoumi.bsky.social · 22/07/2025
The Israeli air strike on Evin Prison in Tehran was deliberate and must be investigated as a war crime. This was not a military target. #Iran #Israel
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Hussein Baoumi @husseinbaoumi.bsky.social · 22/07/2025
🚨 Our investigation at @amnesty.org found that Israel’s bombing of Evin Prison, where political prisoners are held, killed at least 80 civilians including 1 child. The attack could constitute a war crime. 🔗 amnesty.org/en/latest/ne... #EvinPrison
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ShouraHashemi @shourahashemi.bsky.social · 16/05/2025
Das EU-Israel Assoziierungsabkommen ist die Basis für den Zugang Israels zum europäischen Binnenmarkt. Mein Amnesty-Kollege @husseinbaoumi.bsky.social erklärt, weshalb wir exakt dort, bei Art. 2 des Abkommens, ansetzen müssen, um Menschenrechte zu schützen. carnegieendowment.org/europe/strat...
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Taking the Pulse: Should the EU Suspend its Association Agreement With Israel?
Israeli leaders are clearly stating their intention to forcibly displace Gazans out of the Strip, a policy which amounts to ethnic cleansing. To uphold its commitment to human rights, should the EU su...
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Amnesty EU @amnestyeu.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
📢Journalists! @amnesty.org will hold its global launch of the State of the World’s Human Rights Report in Brussels. 🗓️April 28 🕐12:00 PM (CET) 📍The Press Club, Brussels Rue Froissart 95, 1040 RSVP: In-person ✉️secretary@pressclub.be Online: amnesty-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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Hussein Baoumi @husseinbaoumi.bsky.social · 22/04/2025
Anyone who has been to Syria could easily see the magnitude of poverty & suffering people are forced into. Lifting sanctions is a key element to addressing this situation. Europe should engage with the US to reduce some of the excessive US conditions. en.majalla.com/node/325267/...
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Washington tells Damascus what it needs to do to ease sanctions
Demands include a public ban on any Palestinian political activity, proscribing Iran's Revolutionary Guard as a terrorist organisation, and allowing unilateral US military action in Syria
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Hussein Baoumi @husseinbaoumi.bsky.social · 19/04/2025
In a shocking development, Tunisia sentenced opponents, lawyers, media workers & activists to long prison sentences in a deeply unfair trial. Just days ago the European Commission proposed declaring Tunisia a safe country. Some of those convicted live in the EU. www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
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Tunisia: Mass convictions of opposition activists after sham trial marks a dangerous moment
A Tunisian court has sentenced forty individuals to harsh prison terms after they were convicted on trumped-up charges.
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Hussein Baoumi @husseinbaoumi.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
The million dollars (yuans?) question across MENA as well.
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Hussein Baoumi @husseinbaoumi.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
Where did I say that Egypt is a safe country? From the article: The concept of safe countries in asylum procedures "may lead to discrimination among refugees based on their country of nationality and detract from an individualised assessment," said Hussein Baoumi...
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Hussein Baoumi @husseinbaoumi.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
Secondly, the EU should enhance its engagement with listed countries in order to address human rights concerns to minimize risks of abuses for those returned.
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Hussein Baoumi @husseinbaoumi.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
First, ensure that groups at specific risk in each country, for example political opponents, LGBTI individuals, journalists and human rights defenders are clarified in its guidance to member states to minimize the chances of returning someone who would be at risk.
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Hussein Baoumi @husseinbaoumi.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
Spoke with Reuters on how the EU's proposal for a list of safe countries could minimize associated risks. Looking at Egypt, Tunisia and Morocco as examples, the EU should do two things. www.reuters.com/world/eu-iss...
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EU issues list of 'safe countries' for migrant returns that includes Egypt, Tunisia
The European Commission on Wednesday included countries such as Egypt and Tunisia, where human rights have come under scrutiny, on a list of "safe countries" to which failed asylum seekers could be returned.
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Hussein Baoumi @husseinbaoumi.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
Finally, the EU needs to confront disruptive regional actors like Israel and Iran in Syria. It must also balance relations with Russia and Turkey, to reduce both their influence. A clear, constructive approach with other actors will be vital for Syria’s stability and securing EU interests.
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Hussein Baoumi @husseinbaoumi.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
Second, the EU should play the long game on migration. A stable Syria with rule of law would reduce displacement, encourage voluntary returns, and limit trafficking. Forced returns would destabilize Syria further.
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Hussein Baoumi @husseinbaoumi.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
First, the EU must adopt a long-term strategy for Syria's recovery. This includes political inclusion, economic reconstruction, supporting civil society, and accountability. Lifting sanctions and funding Syria’s transition are vital, but a holistic, sustainable approach is key.
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Hussein Baoumi @husseinbaoumi.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
The EU faces a pivotal moment post-Assad. While some nations once opposed ties due to Assad’s alliances, the fall of his regime presents an opportunity for stabilization, migration control, and economic cooperation. However, lessons from Libya show the risks of a fragmented Syria.
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Hussein Baoumi @husseinbaoumi.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
New article with @timep.bsky.social on EU's Syria policy. The EU’s approach is cautiously optimistic. While the transition holds great potential, it’s a challenging road ahead—one the EU can navigate by learning from its experience in Libya. timep.org/2025/04/02/e...
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EU Reset in Syria: A Second Chance for Stability in the Middle East
The EU must adopt a clear, long-term strategy for Syria to ensure stability and counter disruptive actors.
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Hussein Baoumi @husseinbaoumi.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
Also, won't really stop the rise of parties on the right. The 2017 Italy-Libya deal is a clear example of how short sighted migration policies end up propping political rivals on the more right of the spectrum.
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Hussein Baoumi @husseinbaoumi.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
Ahead of the Brussels conference on 17 March, I told @thenationalnews.com that any political process for Syria must ensure that transitional justice and accountability are key components. This is absolutely key in order to avoid the horrible events that unfolded in the past days.
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Syria’s leadership under pressure before Europe’s donor meeting | The National
Foreign Minister Asaad Al Shibani expected at annual pledging conference for Syria in Brussels
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Hussein Baoumi @husseinbaoumi.bsky.social · 03/03/2025
Mediterranean strategic partnerships in action: At the Ukraine UNGA vote, only 3 Arab countries voted along with the EU resolution against the US & Russia. What connects Egypt, Jordan and Tunisia? All three are recipients of €100s of millions from the EU.
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Hussein Baoumi @husseinbaoumi.bsky.social · 02/03/2025
According to this statement the EU believes that: 1-Denial of humanitarian aid & use of starvation are acceptable forms of warfare. 2-Actions are evaluated on the basis of who did them not any standard. 3-No matter what happens, there is always a way to justify Israel genocide.
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Hussein Baoumi @husseinbaoumi.bsky.social · 01/03/2025
Sounds like thought police but with extra steps.
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Hussein Baoumi @husseinbaoumi.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
2-Fits in the discourse equating UN with terrorism & aim to kill multilateral institutions. 3-Fits in their Islamophobic narratives and bashes their opponents as giving money to muslims. 4-Ultimately fits in their worldview that Israel (and only Israel) should be the land for Jewish people.
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Hussein Baoumi @husseinbaoumi.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
There are also 4 reasons I can think of for EU far right to support killing UNRWA: 1-They thrive on migration towards the EU, without the « threat » of migrants going towards Europe, they cannot grow their vote share and cannot bash the center right for «failures » to control migration.
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Hussein Baoumi @husseinbaoumi.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
I do not know if it is really a contradiction. Cynicism maybe, but attacking UNRWA works very well for the far right. What is perplexing is that some mainstream political parties are going along with this discourse, giving a major win to the far right in the process.
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Hussein Baoumi @husseinbaoumi.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
Shameful decision that undermines international law & Germany’s global influence. Without respect for international law, Germany has very little to offer the rest of the world, compared to USA, China or Russia.
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Hussein Baoumi @husseinbaoumi.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
At @amnestyeu.bsky.social we called on @kajakallas.bsky.social & EU foreign ministers to stop supporting Israel’s atrocities & uphold international law. Instead, the EU will gave a shameful spectacle of its selective approach towards international law. www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
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EU/Israel: Stop supporting Israel’s genocide, occupation and apartheid in Palestine and start upholding international law
On Monday 24 February, EU foreign ministers will host Gideon Sa’ar, Israel’s foreign minister, in Brussels for the EU-Israel Association Council. It is the first time in the EU’s history that its lead...
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Hussein Baoumi @husseinbaoumi.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
Today is a grim milestone in EU history. EU leaders are welcoming the foreign minister of Israel, whose leader is wanted for crimes agains humanity. Israel is accused of committing genocide, apartheid & ethnic cleansing. It occupies two of its neighbors & regularly bombs them, unprovoked!
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Hussein Baoumi @husseinbaoumi.bsky.social · 23/02/2025
Syrians may be too tired to get into a fight right now, prioritizing rebuilding after a 13 years civil war. But the impact of Israeli impunity remain to be seen.
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Hussein Baoumi @husseinbaoumi.bsky.social · 23/02/2025
Israel’s bombing, occupation & invasion of Syria without any pretense of pretext is an unprecedented. Equally perplexing is the utter silence among EU leaders.
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Hussein Baoumi @husseinbaoumi.bsky.social · 23/02/2025
Not a good sign. There are so many barriers for participation as you point out. The rushed nature also raises concern on whether HTS done proper outreach or simply handpicked representatives.
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Amnesty EU @amnestyeu.bsky.social · 21/02/2025
Ahead of the EU-Israel association council in Brussels on Monday @evegeddie.bsky.social says, "It is unconscionable that the EU is rolling out the red carpet for minister Sa’ar whose boss, PM Netanyahu, is wanted by the ICC." www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
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EU/Israel: Stop supporting Israel’s genocide, occupation and apartheid in Palestine and start upholding international law
On Monday 24 February, EU foreign ministers will host Gideon Sa’ar, Israel’s foreign minister, in Brussels for the EU-Israel Association Council. It is the first time in the EU’s history that its lead...
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Mounir Satouri @mounirsatouri.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
Sihem Bensedrine est libre ! Alors qu'elle avait été hospitalisée dans un état critique suite à sa grève de la faim et que le régime de Kaïs Saïed avait renouvelé sa détention arbitraire provisoire, la Cour d'appel a décidé de la libérer. La place des journalistes n'est pas en prison !
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Amnesty International @amnesty.org · 10/02/2025
German authorities must stop their crackdown on speech and protests and the discriminatory restriction of freedom of expression and peaceful assembly. #ProtectTheProtest ✊
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Hussein Baoumi @husseinbaoumi.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
For background on EFSDA: www.madamasr.com/en/2024/11/2...
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New player bids to import wheat for Egypt's state silos
The Future of Egypt, a sustainable agriculture agency, announced on Wednesday that it had issued a tender to import 60,000 tons of wheat from various sources.  Yet two wheat traders speaking to Mada ...
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Hussein Baoumi @husseinbaoumi.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
Military-economic enterprises growing influence in Egypt. "EFSDA" a military linked body has expanded its economic footprint after monopolizing wheat imports into fishing. EFSDA arrested 5 fisherman & had them tried in front of a military court for 'fishing illegally."
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Hussein Baoumi @husseinbaoumi.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
Told the @thejournal.ie that Israeli foreign minister claim about Ireland being obliged to take in Palestinians from Gaza is a form of "humanitarian camouflage” for what is the crime of forcible transfer of the civilian population in Gaza. "Poison in honey." as the saying goes. jrnl.ie/6615165
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Hussein Baoumi @husseinbaoumi.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
Important message from the Commission President. It must be followed up by concrete measures to protect the court. The EU must work with partners globally to challenge US sanctions.
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Hussein Baoumi @husseinbaoumi.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
Surely a tour de table for how this tactic backfired for center-right parties across Europe should be a warning sign? What starts as an attempt to do exactly that ends up too little for his the right & too much for his left?
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Hussein Baoumi @husseinbaoumi.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
Thanks for sharing. I am surprised that Merz was surprised that his gamble backfired.
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Hussein Baoumi @husseinbaoumi.bsky.social · 31/01/2025
The Egyptian government is now organizing protests in Rafah and mobilizing their media against the American proposal to ethnically cleanse Palestinians from Gaza to Sinai. The move comes following the public spat between the American & Egyptian presidents.
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Hussein Baoumi @husseinbaoumi.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
Positive news, the European parliament proves that its role in safeguarding EU regulations & interests is vital. Without structural reforms, Egypt's stability will remain precarious. Important for the parliament as a whole to adopt the recommendations in this report. timep.org/2024/09/05/e...
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Hussein Baoumi @husseinbaoumi.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
Just back from an unbelievable trip to #Syria. I will be sharing insights from the trip, lessons from Syrian civil society & what is needed to help Syria transition into a better future. Back in Brussels I am flooded by a sense of "cautious optimism" & a lesson that nothing is forever.
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Hussein Baoumi @husseinbaoumi.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
Ignorant & Islamophobic statement by @euractiv.com new editor-in-chief matthew karnitschnig Although "Baklava" is not even remotely a staple of daily life in Muslim migrant communities, so maybe he meant that 'hatred of Jews' is not that common in these communities?
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Hussein Baoumi @husseinbaoumi.bsky.social · 15/01/2025
Concerning news from #Egypt just days after @president.europarl.europa.eu visit to Cairo. How does summoning human rights defenders for questioning square with @eudiplomacy.bsky.social claim that there is “credible” progress in human rights?
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Hussein Baoumi @husseinbaoumi.bsky.social · 14/01/2025
While the reasons behind the @ec.europa.eu & @eudiplomacy.bsky.social desire to give #Egypt billions are well known, this should not be at the expense of safeguards, which are there for a reason. Undermining them to advance short term objectives will only backfire. timep.org/2024/09/05/e...
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Endless Aid? The EU’s Costly Choices in Egypt - The Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy
The EU needs to adjust its policies toward Egypt and condition future assistance on implementing reforms to avoid perpetuating the country’s economic failures.
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Hussein Baoumi @husseinbaoumi.bsky.social · 14/01/2025
While the European Parliament is now examining a proposal for €4bn more, it is vital to adopt measures that protect the integrity of the process & ensure compliance with #EU standards. This means a clear requirement for the @eudiplomacy.bsky.social to negotiate benchmarks with #Egypt.
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Hussein Baoumi @husseinbaoumi.bsky.social · 14/01/2025
The @eudiplomacy.bsky.social assessment of human rights progress in #Egypt was always going to be flawed, as there are no criteria on which progress can be measured. The @ec.europa.eu decision is therefore purely political. The commission wanted to release the €1bn & it did so.
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Hussein Baoumi @husseinbaoumi.bsky.social · 13/01/2025
Shocking to see #Poland, a strong advocate for international law, blatantly flouting it by granting immunity to an #ICC suspect. States will always have reasons to exempt suspects from arrest, however respect for rule of law means one standard that applies for everyone. Be that Putin or Netanyahu.
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Hussein Baoumi @husseinbaoumi.bsky.social · 10/01/2025
The decision by #Poland refusing to implement an #ICC arrest warrant is unlawful & undermines #EU commitment to international law. Justifying impunity for crimes against humanity by citing Auschwitz is an insult to the memory of the Holocaust victims.
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