Libya conflict boils down to the man driving the war -- Khalifa Haftar: There's a need for a ceasefire between Libya's warring faction before the situation spirals out of control. EPA-EFE/STRINGERThere’s been an escalation of conflict in Libya. Fighting has moved to the outskirts of the capital, Tripoli, and the United Nations has called for a ceasefire. Moina Spooner … [Read more...] about Libya conflict boils down to the man driving the war — Khalifa Haftar | The Conversation
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Study shows why African refugees stay put despite end to conflict at home | The Conversation
Study shows why African refugees stay put despite end to conflict at home: Tens of thousands fled the DRC during fighting between rebels and government troops. EFE/Dai KurowowaThe number of refugees in Africa has more than doubled between 2009 and 2016, from 2.1 million to 4.9 million, according to the World Bank. Old conflicts have continued and new ones have arisen, forcing … [Read more...] about Study shows why African refugees stay put despite end to conflict at home | The Conversation
South Sudan peace deal offers promising end to conflict. But challenges remain | The Conversation
South Sudan peace deal offers promising end to conflict. But challenges remain: South Sudan President Salva Kiir (right) shaking hands with former rebel leader and Vice President, Riek Machar. Philip Dhil/EPAMany attempts at ceasefires and peace deals have failed in South Sudan. But a 2018 peace agreement, signed five years after the 2013 conflict began, has inspired hope for a … [Read more...] about South Sudan peace deal offers promising end to conflict. But challenges remain | The Conversation
Can the UN address root causes of conflict? Arab Spring case study | The Conversation
Can the UN address root causes of conflict? Arab Spring case study: The Arab Spring was a revolutionary wave of both violent and non-violent demonstrations, protests, riots, coups and civil wars in North Africa. ymphotos/shutterstockFrom 2010 to 2012, Arab states in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region experienced dramatic upheavals in what came to be known as the … [Read more...] about Can the UN address root causes of conflict? Arab Spring case study | The Conversation
How roadblocks, not just minerals, fund rebels and conflict in the Congo | The Conversation
How roadblocks, not just minerals, fund rebels and conflict in the Congo: Chased from mining sites, rebels simply try to control roads in the DRC. Peer SchoutenFor over a decade it’s been widely recognised that rebel financing in the Democratic Republic of Congo is firmly linked to mining. First discovered by the Belgians in 1904, the Congolese soil harbours a huge amount of … [Read more...] about How roadblocks, not just minerals, fund rebels and conflict in the Congo | The Conversation
