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[RED DEMOCRATICA] Report: Environmental crime funds armed conflict

 

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Report: Environmental crime funds armed conflict
The estimated $213 billion in annual environmental crime is furthering armed conflicts, says a United Nations Environmental Programme and Interpol report. Stronger action is needed to halt illegal logging, poaching and mining, among other activities, the report says. Reuters (6/24), Bloomberg (6/24)
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UN Dispatch
"Ebola Outbreak 'Out of Control' " UN Dispatch (6/24)
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UN peacekeepers employing new tech to protect civilians
The United Nations is reviewing its peacekeeping efforts in recognition of the changing nature of conflict and the need to deploy new technologies, says Herve Ladsous, UN undersecretary-general for peacekeeping operations. National Public Radio (6/19)
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Health Development
More than one-third of 2013's UN aid appeal left unmet
Typhoon Haiyan and conflicts in Central African Republic and Syria contributed to a record $22 billion in humanitarian aid in 2013. However, of the $13.2 billion requested by the United Nations, more than one-third was not funded. Thomson Reuters Foundation (6/24)
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How technology can help human-trafficking victims
Mobile technology is being deployed to help victims of human trafficking reach out for help. However, obstacles to use include language barriers and fear of retribution. BBC (6/19)
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Peacekeeping and Security
Iraq's western border under control of insurgents
Iraq insurgents have seized both border crossings into Jordan, leaving Iraq with no control over its western border. Separately, a prominent Shiite cleric has revived his militia, the Mahdi Army. Reuters (6/23), The New York Times (tiered subscription model) (6/23)
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Thailand's military is overhauling civil government
Thailand's military is revamping the civil government and is likely to reduce the power of the country's rural majority, Joshua Kurlantzick writes. Council on Foreign Relations online/Asia Unbound blog (6/19), The Associated Press (6/16)
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