Egypt calls on UNSC to address oil spill risks off Yemen coastÂ
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Latest in Tag: United Nations Security Council Highlight
Latest in Tag: United Nations Security Council
United Nations Security Council: A flash of accountability?
Some consider the sudden show of accountability in Egyptâs political sphere has been contrived as a one-off display to aid Egyptâs bid to become a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council. Amidst massive regional instability, the Al-Sisi administration is pushing to become recognised as key player for international security, and announced its candidature …
Yemen air strikes, fighting continue despite medicine, basic supplies shortages
Large-scale fighting taking place, water and electricity being cut
14,806 Egyptians return from Libya: Salloum Port Official
Libyan PM Al-Thinni reiterates support for Egyptian airstrikes, saying number of killed militants is “classified” information
Libya executions spark condemnations, aggressive rhetoric
Organisations, governments demand unified response as Libyan ambassador warns of further attacks on Copts
Egypt to attend London summit on strategies to defeat ISIS
Foreign ministry says it wants to âcounter the negative image of Islamâ internationally
Egypt canvasses African ambassadors for Security Council bid
Egypt continues efforts to secure non-permanent seat on UN Security Council in 2016
The ICC should live up to its mandate
By Dr Cesar Chelala The 1998 Rome Statute, the International Criminal Courtâs founding charter, states that one of the critical ICCâs tasks is that âthe most serious crimes of concern to the international community as a whole must not go unpunishedâ. However, under pressure from the US and the European Community, the ICC has avoided opening an …
Arab League demands protection for Gaza
Egypt and Kuwait coordinate ahead of emergency Arab League meeting in Cairo
Afghan presidential hopefuls raise fraud concerns
Voiced concern that voting was tainted by fraud
Kamel Amr addresses UN General Assembly
Foreign minister calls for increased African representation in UN Security Council
Resolution 1325 and the Need to Empower Malian Women
By: The Honourable Mobina Jaffer A Brief Overview the Situation in Mali Since the beginning of January 2012, an insurgent group has been fighting with the Mali government for the independence of northern Mali, an area known as Azawad. This group, formally known as National Movement for the Liberation of Azawad (MNLA) and also referred …