Monday, August 26, 2013

[RED DEMOCRATICA] Ban: World "cannot allow impunity" of using chemical weapons

 

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Ban: World "cannot allow impunity" of using chemical weapons
United Nations chemical-weapons experts today began investigating the alleged nerve gas attack in Ghouta in Syria even as the team's convoy was hit by sniper fire and bombs were detonated near their hotel. UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon says the investigation is crucial as "we cannot allow impunity in what appears to be a grave crime against humanity." Sky News (8/26), The Guardian (London) (8/26), ForeignPolicy.com/Turtle Bay blog (8/25), The Washington Post (tiered subscription model) (8/25)
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UN Dispatch
"On Sunday, American officials said that Assad's offer of letting in the UN Chemical Weapons Inspection team was too little, too late." UN Dispatch (8/26)
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UN is looking into deaths of DR Congo protesters
The United Nations is investigating the deaths of two protesters in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The two allegedly were killed by UN peacekeeping forces as protesters tried to force their way into the UN base in Goma. BBC (8/26), France 24/Agence France-Presse (8/26)
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Aid challenges spur inventive solutions
Delivering aid to communities affected by natural disasters or conflicts is always challenging, IRIN writes, but innovators are helping aid agencies overcome these challenges. Their innovations include the use of 3D printing to make spare parts onsite and pooling information on malnutrition. IRINNews.org (8/23)
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Agriculture experts learn how to cope with climate change in Africa
African agricultural-extension agents are being education on how to farm amid climate change. Governments are beginning to train the agents so they can pass along the techniques to local farmers. Thomson Reuters Foundation (8/23)
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Mobile app to help test for water purity
The U.S. Agency for International Development is funding mWater, a nonprofit technology company that is developing a mobile application to test water quality. The USAID funding will help mWater set up a trial for the app in Tanzania. The Huffington Post (8/22)
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Peacekeeping and Security
Intervention in Syrian conflict is discussed as rebels take town
Western and Mideast military leaders are meeting to discuss possible intervention in the Syrian conflict. Russia, which backs the Syrian government, has warned against outside intervention. Meanwhile, Syrian rebels have cut off the supply route near Aleppo that serves government troops. Al Jazeera (8/26), Reuters (8/26), Reuters (8/26), The Guardian (London) (8/25), United Press International (8/25)
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"Attacks on the town of Goma in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the DRC, as well as on United Nations forces in the country must stop immediately." UN Radio (8/24)
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