Author Archives: Chris R Albon 
Colombian Peace Talks Continue
There is hope of a final end to the country’s civil conflict, but the two parties still are far apart on many issues.
Top of the Morning: UK Hits Aid Target; Food Emergency In Mali; Syrian Aid Drive Launched
Top stories from DAWNS Digest
UXOs In Mali A Major Concern
Unexploded ordnances are becoming an increasing concern in Mali, and their deadly legacy will last decades.
Gambia Plans Huge Hospital For Herbal AIDS “Cure”
Gambia’s President Yahya Jammeh is planning to build a massive hospital for his herbal “cure” for HIV/AIDS. This is a disaster in the making.
Where Did Haiti’s Cholera Epidemic Come From?
New research suggests that Haiti’s cholera epidemic might have domestic origins.
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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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