Monthly Archives: February 2012
Kofi Annan: A Wise Choice for a Near Impossible Task
He would make an Special Arab League/UN envoy to Syria, though he faces a near impossible task: to secure the immediate humanitarian access to besieged cities in Syria while simultaneously mediating a political solution to the crisis.
Why 50 Cent is a Humanitarian Genius
Last September, Curtis Jackson — who you and I know better as 50 Cent – visited the Horn of Africa with the World Food Program. Around that same time, he publicly committed to donating 1 billion meals to the World Food Program over five years.
Syria; Somalia; Iran; Yemen elections; and more
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has asked the United Nations relief chief, Valerie Amos to visit Syria to assess the humanitarian situation in the Middle Eastern country, where a deadly Government crackdown continues against a pro-democracy uprising. Mr. Ban has asked Valerie Amos “to visit Syria to assess the humanitarian situation and renew the call for urgent humanitarian access,” the Secretary-General’s spokesperson told reporters today.
How the Charcoal Trade Fuels Terrorism
The Security Council passed a sweeping resolution on Somalia today that boosted the number of peacekeepers there. The Council also slapped new restrictions on the Somali charcoal industry. Here’s why.
Senegal Gripped by Pre-Election Violence
Growing tensions and violent protests have gripped Senegal ahead of the presidential election. Sunday will be a critical day for Senegalese democracy, as voters head to the polls for a very contentious vote.
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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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