Category Archives: United Nations

Photo Friday: France Intervenes in Mali Conflict

Posted on January 26, 2013 by Administrator

- By Calie Hill Like the 1980s ushered in neon, this new decade has developed a theme of its own, although not as bright: Western intervention is becoming the new hot topic in the international arena. However, the outpouring of … Continue reading →

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Photo Friday: International Community Watches Syria from the Computer Screen

Posted on July 20, 2012 by Administrator

- By Dana McKelvey On May 25, 2012, a massacre in Houla, Syria saw the deaths of thirty-four women and forty-nine children. As of this week, the United Nations estimates that a total of 10,000 people have died in the … Continue reading →

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Video Wednesday: UNHCR Launches World Refugee Day Campaign

Posted on June 20, 2012 by Administrator

Today, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) launched its annual World Refugee Day. Established to further aid the millions of men, women, and children who have been displaced from their homes, World Refugee Day calls … Continue reading →

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United Nations: Syria Now in Civil War

Posted on June 14, 2012 by Administrator

- By Chrisella Sagers Despite denials by the Syrian foreign ministry, the United Nations now believes that Syria is descending into a full-scale sectarian civil war. When asked about the increasing violence on the ground, which has resulted in the … Continue reading →

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