Tunisia
UN Rights Chief Says at Least 100 people Killed in Tunisia Violence
Navi Pillay: “Human rights abuses were at the heart of Tunisia’s problems, and therefore human rights must be right at the forefront of the solutions to those problems.”
Ben Ali Is Out – Now What?
Ben Ali, Tunisia’s authoritarian ruler, is out. Media is ablaze with theories about the broader implications of the Jasmine Revolution.
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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