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Un this week 29 01-14

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Scott Raven
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The document summarizes United Nations events and global news this week. It discusses sectarian violence in the Central African Republic between Muslim and Christian groups, with the UN authorizing European troops to use force and expanding its peacebuilding mandate. In Burundi, the UN secretary general proposed extending the UN mission for a year due to political violence, while the UN office head wants it to end before elections. Ukraine is on the brink of civil war, with anti-protest laws inhibiting freedoms, while the UN calls for democracy and cooperation. It also lists upcoming Model UN conferences in February and March.

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United Nations and Global Events This week
The CAR ? Sectarian fighting between the Muslim Seleka and the Christian Anti - Balaka groups ? The Security Council has authorised EU troops to use force to quell violence in the CAR, and has expanded the peacebuilding mandate in the country. ? Building upon the current arms embargo, the council also deployed asset freezes and travel bans to halt military growth in the country.
Burundi ? Current political violence and intra-party conflict ? Ban Ki Moon has proposed to extend the UN mission to Burundi for another year. ? The head of the UN office Burundi wants the UN mission to end before the crucial elections
Ukraine ? On the brink of civil war ? Both Yanukovych and parliament have failed to strengthen the economy and tackle corruption ? Yanukovych offered to appoint head of opposition as Prime Minister, but protesters want him gone ? After this rejection, parliament passed anti-protest laws ? These laws inhibit NGO actions, meaning the rights and freedoms of political freedoms of Ukrainians are stifled ? UN reiterates the need for democracy and political cooperation from Ukraine officials, but are yet to act otherwise
MUN Events LeedsMUN - Feb 7 - 9 CardiffMUN - Feb 28 – Mar 2 BathMUN - Mar 7 - 9 SAIMUN (Dublin) - Apr 14 – 17
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Un this week 29 01-14

  • 1. United Nations and Global Events This week
  • 2. The CAR ? Sectarian fighting between the Muslim Seleka and the Christian Anti - Balaka groups ? The Security Council has authorised EU troops to use force to quell violence in the CAR, and has expanded the peacebuilding mandate in the country. ? Building upon the current arms embargo, the council also deployed asset freezes and travel bans to halt military growth in the country.
  • 3. Burundi ? Current political violence and intra-party conflict ? Ban Ki Moon has proposed to extend the UN mission to Burundi for another year. ? The head of the UN office Burundi wants the UN mission to end before the crucial elections
  • 4. Ukraine ? On the brink of civil war ? Both Yanukovych and parliament have failed to strengthen the economy and tackle corruption ? Yanukovych offered to appoint head of opposition as Prime Minister, but protesters want him gone ? After this rejection, parliament passed anti-protest laws ? These laws inhibit NGO actions, meaning the rights and freedoms of political freedoms of Ukrainians are stifled ? UN reiterates the need for democracy and political cooperation from Ukraine officials, but are yet to act otherwise
  • 5. MUN Events LeedsMUN - Feb 7 - 9 CardiffMUN - Feb 28 – Mar 2 BathMUN - Mar 7 - 9 SAIMUN (Dublin) - Apr 14 – 17
  • 6. Follow us on twitter Lincoln Model UN