It would appear that the scale of the crimes that are being committed by the rebel fighters is much smaller than by Qaddafi's forces. But a war crime is a war crime. Civilians are the victims no-matter which side committed the crime.
UN Dispatch was treated to an exclusive sneak-preview of some of the photos taken by the world-renowned photographer Platon that will be on display at a Malaria exhibit at the UN next week.
Journalists Tim Hetherington and Chris Hondros were killed in the battle for Tripoli Street in Misurata, Libya, yesterday. What motivated them to take the risks of working on the frontline?
Britain announced it was sending about a dozen military advisers to Libya to help the embattled opposition. Yesterday, France and Italy pledged to do the same. So is this a first step toward "boots on the ground" that NATO and the coalition seem to want to avoid? I'm not so sure.
While Gbagbo's removal was key to ensuring that Côte d'Ivoire didn't descend into full-scale war and effectively ended the crisis of leadership, it does not signify the end of the humanitarian and economic crisis for the country.
While the charges against Greg Mortenson are incredibly disappointing, it’s not a sign that we should give up all efforts to support good work in the world.
Today, Anthony Lake, the ED of UNICEF, expressed concern about the effects of violence on children caught in conflicts in the Middle East and North Africa.