Protests
Hillary Clinton Speaks Out on Iran Protests
Hillary Clinton today delivered the US government’s strongest statement on the unfolding situation in Iran. She comes out swinging.
Gabon’s Silent Struggle
In the West African country Gabon, protesters have taken to the streets and the government is suppressing the revolt. Sound familiar? Yet there is little to no coverage of these events. Why?
Why No Mention of Egypt in the State of the Union?
Would it have been so difficult to insert a line or two about the historic protests in Egypt in last night’s Presidential address?
Egyptian Protestors Taking Cues From Tunisia
Protestors have now come out in thousands in the Egyptian capitol, Cairo, inspired by protestors’ apparent recent success in bringing an end to the nearby regime of Tunisian President Ben Ali. In Egypt, protestors are calling for a similar end to the reign of Western-ally President Hosni Mubarak.
Tunisia Unrest Takes a Violent Turn
Mass protests have erupted throughout several cities in Tunisia, and that the government’s response to these protests is becoming more and more violent.
Understanding the Tunisia Protests (Video)
One of the biggest global stories of the past two weeks is a rare display of public anti-government protests in Tunisia. Al Jazeera has a smart discussion of the roots of the protest movement, which was sparked by a huge un-employment crisis.
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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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