Inter-communal tensions in Darfur threaten return of millions of displaced people, Security Council told: Armed fighting over land, water and other natural resources in Sudan's Darfur region continues to put civilians at risk, the top United Nations peacekeeping official told the Security Council today, calling for long-term solutions that would allow 2.6 million displaced … [Read more...] about Inter-communal tensions in Darfur threaten return of millions of displaced people, Security Council told
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The 647th meeting of the AU Peace and Security Council on the post-election situation in The Islamic Republic of The Gambia
The 647th meeting of the AU Peace and Security Council on the post-election situation in The Islamic Republic of The Gambia: The Peace and Security Council of the African Union (AU), at its 647th meeting held on 13 January 2017, adopted the following decision on the post-election situation in The Islamic Republic of The Gambia: Council: 1. Takes note … [Read more...] about The 647th meeting of the AU Peace and Security Council on the post-election situation in The Islamic Republic of The Gambia
Messahel holds talks with chairman of Libya’s High Council of State
Messahel holds talks with chairman of Libya's High Council of State: Minister of Maghreb Affairs, African Union and Arab League Abdelkader Messahel held talks, Wednesday in Algiers, with Chairman of Libya's High Council of State Abderrahman Swehli, who is on a visit to Algeria. The discussions, part of "Algeria's efforts for the implementation of the political … [Read more...] about Messahel holds talks with chairman of Libya’s High Council of State
South Sudan: Arms Embargo, Sanctions Fail at UN Security Council
South Sudan: Arms Embargo, Sanctions Fail at UN Security Council: The United Nations Security Council’s failure to approve a December 23, 2016, resolution that would have imposed an arms embargo on South Sudan and placed a travel ban and asset freeze on three senior South Sudanese leaders was deeply disappointing, seven nongovernmental groups said today. The measure … [Read more...] about South Sudan: Arms Embargo, Sanctions Fail at UN Security Council
Gambian leaders must ensure peaceful transfer of power to President-elect, says Security Council
Gambian leaders must ensure peaceful transfer of power to President-elect, says Security Council: Welcoming the African Union’s decision to recognize Adama Barrow as President-Elect of Gambia, the United Nations Security Council reiterated its call on outgoing President Yayha Jammeh to transfer power to the President-Elect in peaceful and orderly manner. “The … [Read more...] about Gambian leaders must ensure peaceful transfer of power to President-elect, says Security Council
