Babacar Gaye, head of the U.N. peacekeeping mission in the Central African Republic, has resigned following allegations of misconduct by peacekeeping forces in the nation. The resignation comes at the… Read more…
I recently picked up Samantha Power’s “A Problem From Hell” again. One of the themes of the book is repetitive disappointment. Time and time again, humans worldwide have fallen victim… Read more…
On July 22, the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations hosted a hearing entitled “The Unfolding Crisis in Burundi.” The session was led by Chairman… Read more…
Meet Ashin Wirathu, your everyday Buddhist monk who just so happens to be propagating anti-Muslim hate speech in Burma. Looks can be deceiving. Just like every run of the mill… Read more…
On July 22nd, I attended an event at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace on “Myanmar’s Ethnic, Communal, and Human Rights Challenges and the 2015 Elections.” The event was moderated… Read more…
Burma Burma has been hit by a monsoon and massive flooding. More than 150,000 people have been affected and 27 people have been confirmed dead, although the actual figure is… Read more…
Sadly, Boko Haram’s violence is on the upsurge. January was Boko Haram’s second-deadliest month ever but violence fell until May, which was their least deadly month in close to a… Read more…
Burma The National League for Democracy (NLD) has confirmed it will contest the upcoming elections despite their leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, remaining banned from becoming President. Suu Kyi said… Read more…
Burma The election has been set for November 8th. It is Burma’s first open general election in 25 years. The incumbent Union Solidarity and Democracy Party, led by President Thein… Read more…
Today, the streets of South Sudan won’t be emanating the call of ululating women but rather the sound of laborers hastily preparing for the country’s 4th anniversary of independence. Yes,… Read more…
