Somalia
Today in Famine: Measles and Malnutritian Killing Somali Refugees in Ethiopia
The latest in our unfortunate series on the crisis in the Horn of Africa.
Who’s Giving to East Africa–(And Who’s Not)?
If Americans were as generous as Kenyans, we could fund every open OCHA appeal fully, three times over.
Today in Famine
The latest facts and figures and news from the first famine of the 21st century.
What Can Be Done About the Somalia Famine? Hint: It’s not a problem than can be droned away.
War is not the answer. How a combination of diplomacy and more funding for the humanitarian response can confront the famine in Somalia.
Today in Famine
Since much of the mainstream media, progressive and conservative blogosphere and Twittervese seems to be silent on the first famine of the 21st century, I thought it might be useful to post a regular feature on the topic. Introducing: “Today in Famine”
Top 30 Donors to the Horn of Africa Food Crisis
$1.1 billion dollars has been committee so far for the Horn of Africa food crisis, but there is still a gap of $1 billion to fulfill basic humanitarian needs caused by the worst drought in 60 years. A list of the top donors to the food crisis in the Horn of Africa.
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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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