Tag Archives: United Nations
by Elsa Chyrum To commemorate the International Women’s Day, March 8, I am reposting this article, two years after it was originally posted, as nothing has changed in Eritrea, and whatever is written on this article is still happening daily. … read more »
Posted in Article, Djibouti, East Africa, Eritrea, Ethiopia
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Tagged Assab, Eritrea, IndepthAfrica, International Women's Day, Isaias Afewerki, Nakfa, National Union of Eritrean Youth and Students, United Nations, Women's Day
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News Release 13/35 Addis Ababa (ICRC) – Landmines, cluster munitions and other explosive devices from past conflicts kill and injure hundreds every year in Africa. This week, over 60 experts will meet at the African Union in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, … read more »
ADDIS ABABA — Ethiopia has unveiled its first Human Rights Action Plan, with the goal of ensuring human rights in the East African country. Activists have long complained about the Ethiopian government’s record of quashing political dissent and freedom of … read more »
Posted in Djibouti, East Africa, Eritrea, Ethiopia
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Tagged Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, Ethiopia, Ethiopian government, Human rights, IndepthAfrica, Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture and other Cruel Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, United Nations, United Nations Human Rights Council
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ICER International Commission on Eritrean Refugees ICER STATEMENT MARC H 4, 2013 Volume 1, Number 1 STATEMENT FROM ICER The President of Eritrea’s Letter on Human Trafficking to The Secretary General of the UN We note that a letter signed … read more »
Posted in Article, Djibouti, East Africa, Eritrea, Ethiopia
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Tagged Eritrea, Eritrean Government, Government, Human trafficking, IndepthAfrica, Politics of Eritrea, Protocol to Prevent Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons especially Women and Children, United Nations, United States
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By: Carol Sanders A group of Winnipeggers is trying to prevent a U.S. woman who made incendiary remarks such as “evil” Jews from entering Canada again. “I don’t know how the Canadian border agency would let this woman come again,” … read more »
Posted in Djibouti, East Africa, Eritrea, Ethiopia
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Tagged Canada, David Matas, Eritrea, eritrean indepthafrica, Isaias Afewerki, Israel, Politics of Eritrea, United Nations, Winnipeg
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It is a key role of any government to maintain law and order on behalf of the whole society; to hold people to account for crimes they have committed and to ensure that justice is done – and seen to … read more »
Thomas O’Bryan The United Nations stands behind its proud record of promoting the universality and indivisibility of human rights, and for many decades the institution has played an incredibly value role in promoting peace and stability around the world. However, … read more »
Posted in Article, Morocco, North Africa
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Tagged Human rights, IndepthAfrica, International Court of Justice, Politics of Morocco, Saharawi, Sahrawi people, United Nations, United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara, Western Sahara
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Malainin Lakhal The conflict in Western Sahara seems to gain more and more visibility and importance in the regional and international geopolitics this last decade, despite the great lack of media coverage and academic analysis of its different facts, aspects, … read more »
BATTLES between the army and a militia in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo have killed dozens, while thousands have sought refuge at a UN base. Up to 4000 people are at the peacekeeping base at Kitchanga in North Kivu province … read more »
By William Davison, csmonitor A well-known German foundation decamps from Ethiopia. Other long-time donors find new official agency and law restrictive and confusing. Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Of the many outreach programs run here by Germany’s Heinrich Böll Foundation, one caused … read more »
Posted in Article, Djibouti, East Africa, Eritrea, Ethiopia
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Tagged Addis Ababa, Canada, Ethiopia, ethiopia addis ababa, ethiopia latest news, Ethiopian, ethiopian news, Ethiopians, Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, latest ethiopian news, Meles Zenawi, news ethiopia, Non-governmental organization, United Nations
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By Michelle Nichols (Reuters) – In a special report to the U.N. Security Council on Wednesday, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon toned down criticism of Rwanda over accusations that it supports rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo, but still warned against … read more »
Posted in Central Africa, DR Congo, East Africa, Rwanda
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Tagged Ban Ki-moon, Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo, European Union, IndepthAfrica, Reuters, Rwanda, United Nations, United Nations Security Council
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The continuing security and humanitarian crisis in eastern DRC highlights the urgent need for accelerated reforms within the DRC and increased cooperation among key countries in the Great Lakes region. Patrick Ventrell Acting Deputy Spokesperson, Office of the Spokesperson Washington, … read more »
Posted in Central Africa, DR Congo, Letters & Interviews
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Tagged Democratic Republic of Congo, DRC, Great Lakes, Great Lakes Region, IndepthAfrica, Rwanda, Uganda, United Nations, United States
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Your Excellency’s, my party appeals for your intervention to resolve the DRC crisis by dealing with the root causes. (MALMO, Sweden) – Ref: Ref: RPP-OC3/DRC-M23/F1023/13-F22/JVK/RG-AU-UN/F24/AC President Barack OBAMA H.E Prime Minister David CAMERON Ref: DRC Addis Ababa Peace Accord Your … read more »
Posted in Article, East Africa, Letters & Interviews, Rwanda
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Tagged Addis Ababa, Democratic Republic of Congo, DRC, DRC Government, Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, Rwanda, Uganda, United Nations
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Eritrean Youth Solidarity for Change (EYSC) and RightNow: Advocacy for Asylum Seekers in Israel hosted a joint event in Los Angeles, advocating for the Jewish and Eritrean-American communities to work together to help Eritrean refugees stuck in the Sinai desert. … read more »
Posted in Article, Djibouti, East Africa, Eritrea, Ethiopia
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Tagged Eleanor Roosevelt, Eritrea, European Union, IndepthAfrica, Israel, los angeles, Refugee, United Nations, United States
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Regional African leaders have signed a U.N.-mediated agreement aimed at ending two decades of conflict in the troubled east of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The leaders signed the deal Sunday in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa. U.N. Secretary-General Ban … read more »
President Jacob Zuma will undertake a working visit to Addis Ababa in Ethiopia, to attend the signing ceremony of the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework for the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the Region, which is scheduled to … read more »
Posted in East Africa, Eritrea, Ethiopia, South Africa, Southern Africa
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Tagged African Union, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, ethiopia addis ababa, ethiopia latest news, Ethiopian, ethiopian news, Ethiopians, Great Lakes Region, IndepthAfrica, Jacob Zuma, latest ethiopian news, news ethiopia, Southern African Development Community, United Nations
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(BNA) – The UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon will arrive in Abu Dhabi on Sunday on a short official visit to the UAE, the first leg of a tour that includes also Ethiopia, Austria and Switzerland, UN Spokesperson Martin Nesirky announced. … read more »
Posted in East Africa, Eritrea, Ethiopia
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Tagged Abu Dhabi, Addis Ababa, Ban Ki-moon, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, ethiopia addis ababa, ethiopia latest news, Ethiopian, ethiopian news, Ethiopians, Heinz Fischer, IndepthAfrica, latest ethiopian news, news ethiopia, Secretary-General of the United Nations, United Nations
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by Tedla Asfaw “Yekatit 12″ Event in Addis Ababa The 76th anniversary of fascist Italy crimes against the Ethiopian people, Ye Sematat Ken, was remembered on Yekatit 12/Feb. 19 worldwide today. Here in New York City the first action of … read more »
Posted in Article, Djibouti, East Africa, Eritrea, Ethiopia
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Tagged Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, ethiopia addis ababa, ethiopia latest news, Ethiopian, ethiopian news, Ethiopians, IndepthAfrica, Italy, latest ethiopian news, New York City, news ethiopia, Rodolfo Graziani, United Nations, United States
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HRLHA is a non-political organization (with the UN Economic and Social Council – (ECOSOC) Consultative Status) which attempts to challenge abuses of human rights of the people of various nations and nationalities in the Horn of Africa. Ethiopia: Changes without … read more »
Posted in Article, Djibouti, East Africa, Eritrea, Ethiopia
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Tagged Addis Ababa University, Consultative Status, ethio media oromo, Ethiopia, ethiopia addis ababa, ethiopia latest news, Ethiopian, ethiopian news, Ethiopians, Horn of Africa, Human rights, IndepthAfrica, latest ethiopian news, Meles Zenawi, news about ethiopia, news ethiopia, news for ethiopia, news from ethiopia, news in ethiopia, news of ethiopia, news on ethiopia, Suri, United Nations
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Israel accused of coercing Eritrean refugees to ‘volunteer’ for deportation Local UN official, NGO claim Israel tells Eritrean nationals that they can either go back to home, where their lives would be in danger, or remain in jail. By Talila … read more »
Posted in Djibouti, East Africa, Eritrea, Ethiopia
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Tagged Demographics of Eritrea, Dov Khenin, Eritrea, Eritrea-Ethiopia, eritrean, Hotline for Migrant Workers, IndepthAfrica, Israel, Non-governmental organization, Uganda, United Nations
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KINSHASA, Dem. Rep. of Congo (DRC) – Augustin Matata Ponyo Mapon, Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Congo, states: “National economic performance, the orthodox management of public finances and the concerted efforts of the authorities in combating corruption were … read more »
By Robert Amsterdam After 16 months under the Patriotic Front (PF) government, it is fair to draw some conclusions regarding its performance. It is time to acknowledge that Zambia’s democracy is in crisis, and the future of the multiparty system … read more »
Posted in Article, Southern Africa, Zambia
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Tagged about zambia, Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, Michael Sata, Nevers Mumba, Patriotic Front, South Africa, State House, United Nations, Zambia
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(Reuters) – Canada is unlikely to commit troops to the French-led campaign against Islamist rebels in Mali because it is threatening to become a counter-insurgency operation similar to those in Iraq and Afghanistan, Foreign Minister John Baird said on Tuesday. … read more »
“The M23 said they were going to free us, but instead they came to kill us. What kind of liberation is that?” M23 rebels and Congolese army soldiers raped scores of women and committed other war crimes during the rebels’ … read more »
The Kenya’s tourism sector has seen a 40- percent fall in hotel bookings over concerns surrounding the country’s March 4 general elections. Stakeholders in the tourism industry say the majority of hotel bookings in the coastal region were cancelled over … read more »
Posted in East Africa, Kenya
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Tagged Barack Obama, BERNAMA, IndepthAfrica, Kenya, kenya elections, Kenya Vision 2030, Kenyan, Somalia, Tourism, United Nations
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Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) – The birthday party didn’t go according to plan. It was billed as a summit to celebrate 50 years of the African Union and its predecessor, the Organisation of African Unity, and to promote an African Renaissance … read more »
Posted in African Union (AU), Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Nigeria
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Tagged African Union, Ban Ki-moon, Indepth Africa Magazine, Mali, Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, Rwanda, South Africa, Southern African Development Community, United Nations
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By James Hamill, A little more than a decade ago, in July 2002, the African Union (AU) was formed against an inauspicious backdrop. For Africa, the previous decade had been defined by conflict, state collapse, failed peacekeeping missions and even … read more »
By Jairo Munive Following decades of civil war South Sudan achieved independence from Sudan in mid-2011 as the culmination of a long peace process. Both the Government of South Sudan (GoSS) and international donors consider a successful Disarmament Demobilization and … read more »
Posted in Article, East Africa, South Sudan, Sudan
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Tagged Comprehensive Peace Agreement, Indepth Africa Magazine, news about sudan, news for sudan, news from sudan, news in sudan, news of sudan, news on sudan, South Sudan, SPLA, Sudan, Sudan People's Liberation Army/Movement, United Nations, United Nations Mission in the Republic of South Sudan
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A year after she was pardoned from prison on the condition she agree to marry her rapist, a young Afghan woman, faced with distressingly few options, has now reluctantly wed her attacker. In 2009, Gulnaz, then 16 years old, gained … read more »
The top United Nations official in Libya Tarek Mitri, head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), briefed the UN Security Council on January 29th regarding the situation in that beleaguered country. He provided a mixed report. He … read more »
Posted in Article, Libya, North Africa
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Tagged Benghazi, IndepthAfrica, Libya, Libyan, Mali, Mitri, Muammar Gaddafi, United Nations, United Nations Security Council
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