Monthly Archives: July 2011
#RamadanMassacre in Syria
Earlier today, I noticed an eerie hashtag, #ramadanmassacre, from scores of Twitter users I follow for news out of Syria.
The Economics of Somali Piracy
A new report from the UN shows how the pirate business model is evolving into a very complex system.
Security Forces Fire on Crowds in Syria (Video)
In the early days of the Syrian uprising, the epicenter of the unrest was the city of Deraa. Security forces very brutally suppressed revolt in that city, raising allegations of a widespread massacre in the city. So far, Syrian officials have refused to let an Human Rights Council mandated investigative team enter the country to look into these allegations.
Today in Famine
Since much of the mainstream media, progressive and conservative blogosphere and Twittervese seems to be silent on the first famine of the 21st century, I thought it might be useful to post a regular feature on the topic. Introducing: “Today in Famine”
House Votes to Eliminate Funding for UNFPA
Cutting funding for UNFPA will end up costing more in the long run. In the short term, cutting funding to UNFPA will result in more women dying child birth; more unplanned pregnancies; and prevent a key mechanism for female empowerment worldwide.
Top 30 Donors to the Horn of Africa Food Crisis
$1.1 billion dollars has been committee so far for the Horn of Africa food crisis, but there is still a gap of $1 billion to fulfill basic humanitarian needs caused by the worst drought in 60 years. A list of the top donors to the food crisis in the Horn of Africa.
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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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