Yearly Archives: 2010
How South Sudan’s Militias Will Become an Army
When South Sudan votes for independence, it’s rebel militia will become the military of the newest country in the world.
Côte d’Ivoire statements mount, Council continues DPRK consultations, Second Committee texts considered by GA and more from UN Direct
UNFCCC: in a press release issued by UNFCCC today, Christiana Figueres called on nations to follow-up to COP16 with higher emissions cuts and the launch of new institutions and funds…
Crisis Deepening in Cote D’Ivoire UPDATE: Security Council Responds
I recently spoke with Rinaldo Depagne, a West Africa expert with the International Crisis Group. I strongly urge people to have a listen to our brief conversation, in which Depagne distills some of the complexities of this crisis.
Preparing for the Worst in Southern Sudan
I obtained a document that details how the United Nations is making preparations for humanitarian disruptions in Southern Sudan following its independence vote next month.
South Sudan Faces Visceral Leishmaniasis Outbreak
Doctors without Borders reports that it is seeing eight times the normal number of cases of visceral leishmaniasis, one of the most pernicious of the neglected tropical diseases.
Somalia, Aid Agencies United Despite Rumored Disagreement
When several aid workers didn’t show up to an aid coordination meeting this week in Somalia, a Deputy Minister told reporters their agencies and their aid to thousands at a critical time would be suspended.
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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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