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The European Commission is calling for Russia to halt its military incursion into Georgia. Tendai Maphosa has the details from London.
A woman in Gori, Georgia cries, after finding out that her child was killed, 11 Auf 2008
The European Commission expressed extreme concern about the fighting in Georgia. Addressing a press briefing in Brussels, Commission spokeswoman Krisztina Nagy called for Russia to halt its military action immediately.
"We consider that that the latest developments such as the crossing of the Georgian borders by Russian troops changed the dimension of the conflict," said Krisztina Nagy. "We therefore call upon Russia to stop immediately all military activity on Georgian territory."
Nagy reiterated1 support for diplomatic efforts for an agreement to end hostilities2 that would respect Georgia's sovereignty and territorial3 integrity.
The European Commission also announced the release of nearly $1.5 million in what it described as fast-track aid to help cover the urgent humanitarian4 needs of thousands of civilians5 affected6 by the fighting.
European Commission spokesman John Clancy told VOA the fighting has displaced at least 30,000 civilians and the number is likely to increase. He said more money for humanitarian assistance would be made available if needed.
"We are providing through this funding of one million euros in areas such as basic emergency shelter tents, for example, or food or water and sanitation7, all these issues need to be dealt with when you have populations on the move," said John Clancy.
Clancy called for the parties involved in the fighting to respect humanitarian law and to provide safe passage to civilians fleeing from the fighting.
Georgian forces moved against the breakaway province of South Ossetia last week in an effort to restore control. The move drew a quick Russian military response. Georgia has agreed to a ceasefire and accuses the Russians of continuing to attack Georgian territory.
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反复地说,重申( reiterate的过去式和过去分词 ) | |
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2 hostilities | |
n.战争;敌意(hostility的复数);敌对状态;战事 | |
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adj.领土的,领地的 | |
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n.人道主义者,博爱者,基督凡人论者 | |
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平民,百姓( civilian的名词复数 ); 老百姓 | |
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adj.不自然的,假装的 | |
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7 sanitation | |
n.公共卫生,环境卫生,卫生设备 | |
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