MANILA, PHILIPPINES -- The European Union has called for the unconditional release of 21 Filipino peacekeepers in the Golan Heights , condemning the act as a " serious breach of international law. " In a statement issued in Brussels through her spokesperson, EU Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Catherine Ashton said the bloc was " alarmed" about the illegal detention of Filipino peacekeepers in the ceasefire zone between Syria and Israel. "The EU condemns arbitrary detentions and actions such as hostage- taking as hey are serious breaches of international law. The EU considers any attacks on the UN or its personnel unacceptable and demands the immediate and a...
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