Monthly Archives: June 2012
Afghanistan; Women in Libya; Somali Refugees; Drug abuse; International Day in support of Victims of Torture; Livestock epidemic in DR Congo
Afghanistan: Ahead of a Security Council meeting on Afghanistan on Wednesday, the United Nations mission in the country today drew attention to the “critical need” for all parties to the conflict to do more to protect civilians.
Last week, 214 Afghan civilians were killed or wounded in 48 separate incidents in Afghanistan, with anti-government elements responsible for 98 per cent of these civilian casualties, according to UNAMA. Two suicide attacks alone – one in Khost and another by Qargha Lake – resulted in the deaths of at least 38 Afghan civilians, with 38 others wounded.
Why the UN Syria Mission is Stuck
The mission’s mandate expires on July 20. There is word that the Security Council will decide next week on what to do with the 300 observers in country. The status quo cannot be maintained.
Protection of civilians in armed conflict; South Sudan; Egypt’s elections; Turkey/ Syria; UN Public Service day.
Protection of civilians in armed conflict: Highlighting the growing number of incidents where civilians are targeted in armed conflict, the SG today drew attention to the key role of the Security Council in dealing with the issue at a debate on the matter today.
Baby Steps: Saudi Arabia Finally Lets Female Athletes Compete At Olympics
The Saudi Government will finally let women compete at the Olympics. But don’t expect female athletes to turn out in droves in London this summer.
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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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