IPS
Thursday, October 13, 2016 - 07:00
UN peacekeepers were reportedly unable and, at times, unwilling to respond effectively to violent clashes in Juba, South Sudan in July 2016 according to a new report by the Center for Civilians in Conflict (CIVIC).
Wednesday, August 21, 2013 - 08:07
Somalia’s journalists say that the government is not serious about reviewing the country’s new, controversial media bill that requires them to reveal their sources, despite a series of recent consultations.
Tuesday, May 14, 2013 - 00:00
The illegal armed groups are now involved in artisanal gold mining, which has long been practiced in the area. Production and trafficking of cocaine are apparently in decline.
Friday, January 11, 2013 - 00:00
Chavez no solo acerco a las partes sino que ha obrado de manera decidida como facilitador
Tuesday, September 6, 2011 - 00:00
Cash payments to poor parents on condition their children keep up with school attendance and health checkups is having a positive impact
Tuesday, July 26, 2011 - 00:00
The powerful Regional Indigenous Council of Cauca (CRIC), in southwest Colombia, has called a "minga" or protest march to "curb the militarisation driven by the army and the FARC".
Tuesday, May 4, 2010 - 00:00
The emergency measures have been condemned by civil society organisations and met with reticence by the political opposition, but Lugo insists that they are needed to restore peace and security to the area of the country affected.