Civil Society
Thursday, October 31, 2013 - 11:33
Former Ambassador Daniel Kurtzer testifies in front of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations to propose policy recommendations for the United States in light of Egypt's state of unrest.
Thursday, October 31, 2013 - 09:35
The last two times the Sudan government perpetrated horrific attacks against civilian populations in the disputed territory of Abyei, a Connecticut-sized political football contested by both Sudan and South Sudan, we visited with the survivors after the fact. The main town was burned, villages were razed, and over 120,000 residents were displaced after their homes were destroyed. In our trips there, we interviewed dozens of survivors, whose chilling accounts of targeted killings and destruction continue to haunt us.
Thursday, October 31, 2013 - 08:32
The chaos and the humanitarian crisis in the Central African Republic have grown steadily worse since the March 24 rebel takeover. France and other world powers say that decisive international intervention is needed to restore order and prevent the crisis from destabilizing the region.
Tuesday, October 29, 2013 - 13:16
Alina L. Romanowski, the Deputy Assistant Administrator of USAID's Bureau for the Middle East, testifies before the House Foreign Affairs Committee to discuss how economic aid can be geared to benefiting the Egyptian people as they work to transition toward democracy.
Tuesday, October 29, 2013 - 08:56
Somali security forces evicted Shabelle Media Network (SMN) from its building Saturday (October 26th), accusing the radio station of illegally occupying a government building.
Tuesday, October 29, 2013 - 08:53
MP Zahid Oruj said that neither any international organization, nor political statement can change the will of the Azerbaijani people
Monday, October 28, 2013 - 10:08
Police in Somalia have stormed the Mogadishu headquarters of the independent radio station, Shabelle, forcing it off the air.
Monday, October 28, 2013 - 08:59
Somali security forces have raided and closed Radio Shabelle, a popular independent broadcasting station located in Mogadishu.
Monday, October 28, 2013 - 08:56
Madagascar's first presidential election since a military-backed coup was free and fair, European Union (EU) and Southern African observers said on Sunday, as early results trickled out two days after the poll.
Monday, October 28, 2013 - 08:08
A Somali journalist says a colleague attacked by gunmen on Tuesday has died of his wounds.