Kabul, Ten Years On
It’s been 10 years since the start of the American invasion that toppled the Taliban regime and ushered in the current era in Afghanistan’s history. Here’s the view from Kabul on a decade of hope and bloodshed.
Friday
Oct 07, 2011
Category: Rights
Topics: ellen johnson sirleaf, Liberia, nobel peace prize, Women
Penelope's Previous Posts
Could the Nobel Peace Prize Hurt Liberia President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf’s Chances at Re-Election Next Week?
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, the Liberian president and first female African head of state, was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize this morning – only four days before a key presidential election in Liberia. How will the award impact her re-election bid?
Top of the Morning: Three Women Win Nobel Peace Prize; Aid Workers Attacked in DRC
Oct 07, 2011 07:39 AM
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Pascoe to travel to Egypt and Tunisia, SG addresses sustainable development in Finland, UNDP’s Clark off to Guinea and Niger and more from UN Direct
On Wednesday, the Security Council will hold a debate on the impact of climate change.
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South Sudan becomes 193rd UN Member State, UNICEF’s Lake in Kenya, High Commissioner for Human Rights opens Tunisia rights office and more from UN Direct
UNICEF has lauded the efforts of Uganda, which has become the 20th country since 2000 to have eliminated maternal and neonatal tetanus (MNT).
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Special Tribunal for Lebanon submits indictment, SG reiterates support, Syria mandate extended by 6 months and more from UN Direct
The SG today reiterated his concern over the growing number of attacks on schools and hospitals and threats to children in armed conflicts around the world, stating that the UN is considering targeted measures against those who commit such crimes
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Council authorizes Abyei force, Brazilian elected as new head of FAO, USG Le Roy will not seek second term and more from UN Direct
The ICC today issued arrest warrants for Libyan leader Muammar al-Qadhafi, one of his sons and the country’s intelligence chief for crimes against humanity allegedly committed since the pro-democracy movement began in February.
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Ambassador of Qatar elected as next PGA, SG hopes for Council decision on Syria, Humanitarian USG calls rights abuses in Sudan “reprehensible” &more from UN Direct
Robert Serry, the UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, welcomed the “significant step” taken yesterday with Israel’s approval of construction projects that are to be implemented by UNRWA.
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