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Blacklist criteria a small victory, but tax havens can still escape
EU finance ministers today discussed the future "EU blacklist" for tax havens.
Man-made famine in South Sudan reflects international failure
The man-made tragedy of years of conflcit has resulted in a famine being declared in parts of South Sudan - the first to be announced in any part of the world in six years.
European Parliament heeds citizens’ call, yet food price volatility still hangs over millions
Members of the European Parliament from all political groups voted for tightening proposed rules against food speculation, but fell short of the votes needed to force the Commission to amend them.
Migration deal with Libya exposes people to suffering and death
EU leaders in Malta say they are committed to human rights and international law, but their support for a deal that Italy has struck with Libya exposes refugees and migrants to suffering and death, Oxfam says.
EU Commission must put pressure on Serbia to improve situation of refugees and migrants
When EU Commissioner Christos Stylianides travels to Belgrade this weekend, he must urge the Serbian government to do more to help people in urgent need of support.
Oxfam calls for independent monitoring of Syria evacuations
Oxfam, toghether with the Syria INGO Regional Forum, continues to be appalled by obstructions to humanitarian assistance, lack of protections for civilians fleeing armed conflict and apparent violations of international humanitarian law in Aleppo, in Foah, in Kafrayya and in many other parts of Syria.
EU leaders' blind commitment to the EU-Turkey deal puts lives at risk
EU leaders are sticking to the EU-Turkey deal, no matter what this means for the people in need, Oxfam said in reaction to discussions of EU leaders meeting in Brussels today.
Oxfam welcomes multi-billion dollar commitment to World Bank's fund for the poorest countries
“This is great and sorely needed news at a time when the world faces a sobering set of challenges," said Nick Galasso, interim head of Oxfam International's Washington office.
MEPs fail to ensure support for poor countries in adapting to effects of climate change
With its vote on the reform of the EU’s polluter-pays scheme today, the European Parliament’s Environment Committee has failed to introduce effective rules for the support of poor countries in adapting to climate change.
No errors in Bermuda’s ranking as world’s worst tax haven – Oxfam responds to claims by UK overseas territory
Oxfam dismissed claims by the government of Bermuda that there are serial errors in the agency's report on the world’s worst tax havens today.
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