Syria
This is What Ethnic Conflict Looks Like
In Syria, civilians – babies – are being killed for no other reason than their ethnic affiliation.
Could UN Peacekeepers Be Involved in a Syria Ceasefire?
For the first time in a long while, there’s some diplomatic momentum on Syria
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Russia’s Cynical Ploy on Syria
Behind the scenes at the Security Council reveals sharp divisions on Syria.
3 Signs that Syria Has Exploded Beyond Its Borders
We are very close to the point at which the entire Levant is being drawn into hot conflict.
Should The UN Replace Lakhdar Brahimi?
I’m not sure what good that will do at this point.
Obama’s Syria Delaying Tactic
In a press conference earlier today, President Obama very cautiously addressed the question of whether or not Assad crossed the chemical weapons “Red Line.” His conclusion? We don’t yet know, but if we do find out conclusively it would be a “game changer.”
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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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