Author Archives: Lauren Jenkins 
A Scene Reminiscent of the Somalia Famine…But Taking Place in South Sudan
Displaced and vulnerable civilians without adequate food starving because humanitarian relief can’t reach them; it’s not just a scene from the terrible famine in Somalia, it’s also happening in South Sudan.
Sudan Needs to Stop Harassing UN Peacekeepers To Death
Sudan is looking for an excuse to kick the UN out of the country. It can’t be allowed to manufacture one.
Why We Need an International Treaty on Private Military Contractors
Private military contractors are poised to take an increasingly large role in Iraq, but serious questions remain about how they will be held responsible for their actions. One obvious answer is an international convention.
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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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