University of Helsinki, Finland and Rockefeller University, USA Study challenges carbon storage measurements based on forest area; Several national increases of density and / or area signal “The Great Reversal” is underway in forests globally after centuries of loss and decline Forests in many regions are becoming larger carbon sinks thanks to higher density, US… Continue reading Higher Density Means World Forests Are Capturing More Carbon, News Release
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Côte d’Ivoire stand-off Over But Humanitarian Crisis Continues, UN and Partners Warn
14 April 2011 –Although the political stand-off in Côte d’Ivoire ended earlier this week, the humanitarian crisis spawned by months of violence continues, United Nations agencies and their partners stressed today as they appeal for $160 million to scale up aid to affected populations inside the country. Today’s appeal represents a five-fold increase over the… Continue reading Côte d’Ivoire stand-off Over But Humanitarian Crisis Continues, UN and Partners Warn
Oil vs.Ccocoa: Why Ivory Coast Isn’t Like Libya
Violence is escalating in the west African nation of Ivory Coast, where president-elect Alassane Ouattara is trying to oust incumbent Laurent Gbagbo, who refused to leave office after losing an election.
The Ivorian Conflict and the Peace Process in Liberia
The Ivorian political situation between President- Elect Allasane Quattara and Laurent Gbagbo has led to a huge flow of many refugees into the northeastern and eastern parts of Liberia, especially to the border towns of Nimba and Grand Gedeh counties. The fighting between the two arch rivals Quattara and Gbagbo is too graved to the… Continue reading The Ivorian Conflict and the Peace Process in Liberia
Togo and Ghana Receiving More Ivorian Refugees as Crisis Spreads
UN Refugee Agency GENEVA, March 29 (UNHCR) – The Ivorian refugee crisis is spreading further across West Africa, with Ghana and Togo receiving a growing number of new arrivals. While the southern city of Abidjan has been relatively calm in recent days, fresh clashes were reported Monday in Côte d’Ivoire’s west, centre-west and east. In… Continue reading Togo and Ghana Receiving More Ivorian Refugees as Crisis Spreads
The Ongoing Arab/Libya Revolution and International Diplomacy
”After half a century during which tyrants have ruled the Arab world, their control is weakening. After 40 years of decaying stability, the rot is eating into the stability. The Arab masses will no longer accept what they used to accept. The Arab elites will no longer remain silent”.- Ari Shavit; the Arab Revolution and… Continue reading The Ongoing Arab/Libya Revolution and International Diplomacy
They Asked Me if I Preferred to Die or be Raped. I told them, ‘Rape Me Then’
MUGUNGA III CAMP, Democratic Republic of the Congo, March 16 (UNHCR) – Marie* was first raped three years ago during a raid on her village that left her husband and 10 children dead – she was about 70 years old at the time. In January, the Congolese grandmother was raped again by armed men when… Continue reading They Asked Me if I Preferred to Die or be Raped. I told them, ‘Rape Me Then’
We’re in to Fight it, Congolese Women tell Rapists in Protest
The first lady of the the Democratic Republic of Congo’s has led thousands of women on a march against sexual violence. Many of them carried banners with slogans such as “No to sexual terrorism”, according to the AFP news agency. It is reported that some of the victims left the hospitals where they are recovering from… Continue reading We’re in to Fight it, Congolese Women tell Rapists in Protest