Monthly Archives: May 2011
Israel Shootings and The Start of a Non-Violent Protest Movement for Palestine
The Israeli government is complaining to the Security Council that the so-called Nakhba day protests violated international law. But this was not any ordinary border raid. These were activists, not militants. The vast majority of the protesters were practicing a sophisticated form of direct-action non-violent resistance.
Ethnic Conflict Erupts in Peaceful Corner of Afghanistan
Local sources have confirmed to me that clashes have broken out in the Maidan-Wardak province of Afghanistan over grazing rights as Kuchi nomads begin their annual migration. In the past, these localized ethnic conflicts have had serious national — and even international — implications.
NGOs Call for End to Afghan Militia Programs. Again.
This week, Oxfam and five of its local partners in Afghanistan released a damning report on human rights violations committed by the Afghan police, army and pro-government militias. Will policy-makers pay attention?
Polio Reappears In Côte d’Ivoire
Fighting in Côte d’Ivoire has allowed polio to reemerge. Can we do more?
Taliban Vs. Afghan Government’s Tweets. Advantage: Taliban
After just one day, the Taliban’s English language Twitter account is already showing greater new media savvy than the Afghan Government.
Another Bloody Friday in Syria and Why Russia Won’t Do Anything About It
Violent crackdowns persist in Syria. Meanwhile, the Russian foreign minister basically puts the kibosh on Security Council action.
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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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