Monthly Archives: October 2010
Why Do Suicide Bombers Attack the UN?
Last week, a UN compound in Afghanistan was attacked by suicide bombers. This marks about the seventh time since 2003 that the United Nations has been the target of suicide terrorism. I speak to Robert Pape, a leading authority on suicide terrorism about why the UN is emerging as a target.
Egad! IGAD
The Inter-Governmental Authority on Development issued a last minute change of venue for its summit in order to accomodate Sudanese leader Omar al Bashir, who risked arrest.
Inside the Cambodia War Crimes Tribunal (Video)
A documentary explores the first case of the Cambodia War Crimes Tribunal, which Ban Ki Moon visited yesterday.
UN Spokesperson: “Appalling Luck” That Haiti Should Suffer an Outbreak of Cholera
I just caught up with Imogen Wall, the Head of Communications for the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, who is in Haiti. Listen to our discussion about Cholera in Haiti.
SG discusses human rights with Cambodian Prime Minister, High Commissioner Navi Pillay calls for investigations into allegations of violations of IHR law in Iraq, and more from UN Direct
The UN is continuing to work to curb the cholera outbreak in Haiti, which OCHA says has affected 3,769 people and resulted in 284 deaths.
Human Rights Watch: Obama Directive “Essentially Nullifies” Child Soldiers Law
Foreign Policy’s intrepid reporter Josh Rogin first posted last night on a White House memo in which President Obama exempted four governments from a 2008 bill that bars US military cooperation with countries that recruit child soldiers.
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The SC; HRC; DPRK; South Sudan
The SC: The Security Council today held its last consultations under the Council Presidency of ROK. Tomorrow, Russia will take over the rotating Presidency of the Security Council for March under Ambassador Vitaly Churkin.
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The SG; Mali; Middle East; Palestine
The SG: At the Fifth Global Forum of the UN Alliance of Civilizations in Vienna, Austria today, the SG emphasized the role of youth in ensuring a “prosperous, equitable and peaceful future.”
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The SG; DRC; HRC; Palestinian Prisoner
The SG: In Ethiopia over the weekend, the SG is now in the United Arab Emirates. Today he met with Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashed Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, where the two discussed developments in the region, including Syria, Iran, Lebanon, Egypt and Jordan, and in the Middle East Peace Process.
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