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CAR: UN rights office warns of ‘escalating violence’ ahead of Sunday poll
Just days before elections in the Central African Republic (CAR), an uptick in armed violence is threatening the safety of civilians and their right...
From most dangerous place to favorite tourist destination
Pakistan, once called as breeding ground of terrorism, recorded its lowest number of terror-related deaths in 2019. Since 2007, there is a 90% decline...
CAR: UN chief condemns escalating violence during election campaign
With a week to go until elections are scheduled to take place in the Central African Republic (CAR), the UN is concerned about an...
Xinjiang: Geographical Implications and Challenges for India
The Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR) which geographically borders India’s disputed boundaries with China and Pakistan has been in the limelight due to its...
COVID-19 is a threat to peacebuilding in conflict-affected nations
The ongoing COVID-19 crisis uniquely complicates peace and reconstruction efforts in conflict-affected countries, jeopardizing public health responses and threatening peacebuilding efforts.A joint report co-authored...
Peace dividend for Libya economy, as oil flows and Central Bank unifies exchange rate
The ceasefire that halted Libya’s civil war in October has begun to pay economic dividends that should improve living standards for ordinary Libyans, with...
Illicit financial flows threaten security and stability in Africa
At a time when Africa is mobilizing resources for pandemic recovery and sustainable development, illicit financial flows (IFFs) are robbing the continent of $50...
Security Dynamics of Pakistan’s Baluchistan
Baluchistan’s strategic importance is in perpetuum. Historically, this region served as the cross road between the Middle East, South Asia and Central Asia. However,...
New global hub to study factors driving radicalization and violent extremism
A new UN office in Doha will advance research into the factors that drive violent extremism and terrorism, the Organization’s counter-terrorism chief Vladimir Voronkov...
Security Union report: Keeping up the momentum on implementation of key initiatives
Fulfilling a commitment to regularly report on progress in the area of security, the Commission is today presenting a report, the first since the...