By Peter Clottey February 5, 2014[ICC] –The International Criminal Court (ICC) cannot launch an investigation into alleged human rights violations in South Sudan despite concerns that warring factions in Africa’s newest nation are committing crimes against humanity, says Fadi El-Abdallah, spokesman for the ICC. United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon has called for the prosecution…
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Peacekeeping chief calls for political solution to crisis
Herve Ladsous, the Chief of United Nations Peacekeeping operations (DPKO), met with the President of South Sudan Salva Kiir Mayardit and a delegation of the Government. UNMISS, July 2013. Photo: UNMISS. February 5, 2014[JUBA]– There could be no other solution to the crisis in South Sudan than a political one, UN peacekeeping operations chief Herve…
Crisis in Burundi As Vice President Escapes
The drums of war are beating again in Burundi after the country’s sacked Vice President, Bernard Busokoza and Parliament Speaker, Charles Nditije, went into hiding early this week. By Giles Muhame Burundi Vice President (L) Bernard Busokoza is on the run February 5, 2014[CR] — Burundi President, Pierre Nkurunziza is risking war by attempting to…
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