UN independent expert on the promotion of democracy urges Juncker to mediate for Catalonia

UN Independent Expert on the promotion of a democratic and equitable international order Alfred-Maurice De Zayas has demanded that European Commission (EC) president Jean-Claude Juncker act as mediator in the conflict between Catalonia and Spain. In a letter addressed to the EC president, De Zayas admits that he’s “concerned” by “evidence of violations of fundamental principles of human rights and international law, including the rule of law, and self-determination.” De Zayas further encourages Juncker to “mediate so as to ensure the respect of all human rights and European Law in Catalonia.” This letter has also been sent to António Guterres, the Secretary-General of the United Nations.

Worried about false flag activities

“It is imperative to facilitate dialogue and thus maintain the social peace,” the UN expert maintains, adding that he’s also “worried about any ’false flag activities’ that might aggravate the situation and lead to violence and death.” Inasmuch, he deems it “opportune” for “the European Commission to offer its good offices to mediate the differences between the authorities in Barcelona and Madrid.”

As well as to Juncker, De Zayas addressed the letter to EC Vice-Presidents Frans Timmermans and Valdis Dombrovskis, as well as to EC commissioner of Justice Vera Jourová. A copy of the letter was also sent to UN Secretary-General António Guterres, who De Zayas “personally urged” to “go public on this issue of human rights and social peace.”

Endorses Catalonia’s Right to Decide

In the letter, De Zayas also declares his endorsement for the report ‘Catalonia’s Right to Decide’ by a commission of International Experts. This was presented and co-authored by Professor Nicolas Levrat, head of the International Law Department at the University of Geneva.