Conflict
Monday, April 14, 2014 - 08:02
The meeting initially set for 9-10 April had been postponed due to the difficulties experienced by its participants in obtaining exit visas and passports, says Birdamlik leader, Bakhodyr Choriev.
Monday, April 14, 2014 - 08:01
The corruption and political avarice that have plagued South Sudan since independence have left many long-time supporters confused and disheartened. The moral clarity of the long struggle for independence has disappeared, particularly after December’s political implosion and outbreak of fighting and ethnic violence.
Monday, April 14, 2014 - 07:59
Following today’s United Nation’s Security Council resolution to send 11,800 blue helmet peacekeepers to the Central African Republic (CAR), Christian Aid stresses the urgent need to disarm warring factions and scale up protection for the 980,000 civilians displaced so far by violence.
Monday, April 14, 2014 - 07:56
The United States deputy charge d’affaires in Sudan Christopher Rowan affirmed that the solution to the Darfur conflict could only come through dialogue and negotiations and not through arms, stressing his country’s support for the Doha Document for Peace in Darfur (DDPD).
Monday, April 14, 2014 - 07:54
Expressing deep concern about the crisis in South Sudan and its impact on civilians, the top United Nations humanitarian official joined today with her counterparts from the United States and the European Union to urge more support for the war-torn country's people, who have been severely affected by conflict, displacement and food insecurity.
Monday, April 14, 2014 - 07:52
“The better our cooperation with Egypt is, there will be less need to work near the border, but the army is prepared to act.”
Monday, April 14, 2014 - 07:48
On 15 December 2013 the world’s newest state descended into civil war. Continuing fighting has displaced more than 1,000,000 and killed over 10,000 while a humanitarian crisis threatens many more.
Monday, April 14, 2014 - 07:43
Officials say Hezbollah has turned to a variety of new tactics - including complicated commando operations - to hunt down rebels and opposition commanders.
Monday, April 14, 2014 - 07:35
Syrian regime forces have reclaimed the ancient Christian hamlet of Maaloula, near Damascus, and seized a rebel-held town near the border with Lebanon, agencies reported on Monday. q
Monday, April 14, 2014 - 07:35
Misuratans brag that their dozens of militia forces — all former rebels — are more disciplined than those of other Libyan cities and work together under a respected local hierarchy.