Yearly Archives: 2011
Gaffes, Goofs, and What Was Missing from the Republican Presidential Debate
Almost worse than the expected scorn, the United Nations was completely ignored at this debate. “U.N.”, uttered only once throughout the entire evening, in the context of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad of Iran calling for Israel to be wiped off the map on the floor of the General Assembly. (He didn’t.)
Elections in the Congo: What’s Different This Time?
The Democratic Republic of Congo is scheduled to have national elections on Monday 28 November 2011. It will be a messy, complicated affair. But this post should help clarify what’s different this time around.
From Asia, A Rousing Call to Action on Women’s and Children’s Health
The Secretary-General’s recent trip to Asia showcases in-country progress and leadership in advancing MDGs 4 and 5.
General Assembly Chastises Syria Crackdown
The final vote count was 122 in favor, 13 against, 41 abstentions. China and Russia abstained, along with India and South Africa. If China and Russia parlay those abstentions in the Security Council, a Syria sanctions resolution may finally see the light of day.
Khmer Rouge. Never Too Long to Wait For Justice
A landmark trial of former Khmer Rouge leaders began today at the Extraordinary Criminal Chambers of Cambodia outside Phnom Penh. What this means for Cambodians’ long wait for justice.
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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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