Gaza
On Gaza, Tough Diplomacy Ahead for USA at Security Council
I have an article in the Globe and Mail today gaming out some scenarios in which a Gaza ceasefire resolution may make its way through the Security Council.
Gaza Ceasefire and Goma Violence: Busy Day at the UN
Gaza and Goma are dominating the agenda at the UN today. Here’s the latest on both crises.
5 Reliable Twitter Users to Follow For Gaza Conflict
There is a great deal of obfuscation and pure confusion about what is happening on the ground at any given moment. Thankfully, there is also a cadre of independent international journalists from reputable news outlets in Gaza.
Gaza Jobless Rate Hits New High
UNRWA released a Labour Market Briefing on the employment situation in Gaza. The report highlights high unemployment rates, growing public sector employment and a hard-hit refugee population.
Will New Egypt Tip Balance in Palestine’s Fatah-Hamas Rivalry?
How a newly formed Egyptian government may affect an inter-Palestinian political rivalry.
How Gaza Is Suffering From Unrest in Egypt
No one knows how a new or reformed Egyptian government will approach Israel or its border with Gaza. For now, the long suffering residents of Gaza are poised to endure even further hardship as this uncertainty looms.
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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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