Yearly Archives: 2011
Osama Bin Laden: Dead
Incredible news. Osama Bin Laden was killed by American action in a “surgical raid” on a hideout in Pakistan’s Abbottabad Valley.
3 Reasons Why Libya Provoked A Stronger International Response than Syria
Syria is in the cross-hairs of the Human Rights Council today after members agreed to an American request for an emergency session on the violent suppression of protests in several Syrian cities. Three reasons why Libya provoked a more unanimous response by the Council than the Syria crackdown.
Nigel Barker: Less than Royal Weddings
The British actor and model Nigel Barker writes an essay for the UN Foundation’s Girl Up campaign that discusses weddings less picture perfect than William and Kate’s nuptials today.
Morocco Bombing
At least 14 people are killed. After watching the inspirational movements for freedom and democracy in north Africa these past five months, an attack like this almost seems like a throwback to an earlier era.
Post-elections in Nigeria: a mixed picture
ABUJA, Nigeria–After nearly a month-long elections cycle, the verdict on the 2011 parliamentary, presidential, and state governor polls is decidedly mixed.
Guardian Activate
I’m attending Guardian Activate NYC, a day long forum on technology and social change. follow me at @undispatch and @MarkLGoldberg for updates throughout the day. Hashtag: #activatenyc.
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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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