The EU Head of Delegation, Aldo Dell’ Ariccia, told journalists this week that targeted sanctions would only be removed after a “violence-free referendum which will lead to democratic elections.”
“As indicated in February this year and consistent with its incremental approach, the EU will further adjust its policy to recognise progress as it is made by the political parties along the SADC roadmap.
“The EU agrees that a peaceful and credible referendum will represent an important milestone in the preparation of the democratic elections. These will justify the suspension of the majority of all EU targeted restrictive measures against individuals and entities,” Dell’ Ariccia said.
In February, the EU lifted measures against 53 top officials, to support what it said was the power-sharing government’s “significant progress” on tackling the country’s economic crisis.
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