Monthly Archives: June 2012
Scenes from a Taliban Attack in Afghanistan
Haider, a 50-year-old Afghan who fought against the Soviet invasion but now guards a cell phone tower against insurgents, helped journalists covering a Taliban attack on a hotel in Kabul.
Why Sudanese Are Protesting in the Streets
Protests erupted in Khartoum after the government announced austerity measures. But is that the only reason why so many Sudanese are demonstrating?
SG’s Zero Hunger Challenge; Syria; Nigeria; New UN envoy on sexual violence in conflict; Somalia’s constitution-making process.
SG’s Zero Hunger Challenge: Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has launched a ‘Zero Hunger Challenge’ which invites all countries to work for a future where every individual has adequate nutrition and where all food systems are resilient.
“In a world of plenty, no one – not a single person – should go hungry,” Mr. Ban said during the launch of the initiative in Rio last night. “I invite all of you to join me in working for a future without hunger.”
Rio+20: USA Announces Africa Clean Energy Finance Partnership
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is addressing the plenary session this morning, the closing day of the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development. But as has been the case throughout most of the week, the real action is in the side events, where pledges are made and new initiatives launched.
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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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