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Who’s the next peacemaker, if not India?
Hard though it is to set aside the issue of the outcome of the US Presidential elections, and the potential impact of a Trump presidency on the pursuit of the Ukraine war, India has been touted as a prospective peacebroker by the Next Century Foundation. India’s entry into the Ukraine
Call for UN Security Council Resolution for the Protection of Civilians in Gezira
The following Statement is issued by Ms Eiman Hamza Baldo, head of the Sudan Unit at the Next Century Foundation: A statement to the UNSC meeting, 28 October 2024 on Sudan from the Next Century Foundation For more some days now, since Rapid Support Services (RSF) officer Abuagla Keikal surrendered
UNHRC57 Statement on India and the Ukraine war
Our Next Century Foundation Senior Research Officer, Moses Eboigbe, delivers an oral intervention to the United Nations Human Rights Council 57th session. He addresses the United Nations requesting support for the Republic of India from the international community in facilitating dialogue between Russia and Ukraine to find a peaceful
UNHRC57 Oral Statement on A new Madrid-style Conference
Our Next Century Foundation Research Officer Paphada Tulyaanukij delivered an oral intervention to the United Nations Human Rights Council 57th session through an online platform. She addresses the United Nations regarding the ongoing issue between the State of Israel and the Palestinian Authority. Transcript: Dear President, We call
The West Africa Bloc and the Ecowas Sahel Alliance
The Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas) has been in the news lately – mostly for the wrong reasons. The bloc is facing its biggest crisis since it was formed in 1975. Three of its 15 countries – Niger, Burkina Faso and Mali – have broken away and formed
UNHRC56 Oral Statement on the repatriation of Western citizens from the Al-Hol camp in Syria
Our Next Century Foundation Research Officer Cristina De Leo delivers an oral intervention to the United Nations Human Rights Council 56th session through an online platform. She addresses the United Nations regarding the ongoing issue of ISIS-affiliated individuals being detained in the Al-Hol camp in Syria, and calls for all
UNHRC56 Oral Statement on the current humanitarian situation in Gaza
Our Next Century Foundation Research Officer Komal Mor delivers an oral intervention to the United Nations Human Rights Council 56th session through an online platform. She addresses the United Nations in the context of dire humanitarian situation in Gaza. Transcript: Mr President, The city of Rafah in the Gaza Strip,
UNHRC56 Written Statement: The Way Forward for Middle East Peace
The following written statement was compiled by The Next Century Foundation and submitted as a report on the prospects for Middle East Peace to the United Nations General Assembly under the auspices of the current 56th session of the UN Human Rights Council. It recommends a new Madrid-style Middle East
The use of Cluster Bombs must Cease
The Next Century Foundation delivered an oral intervention to the United Nations Human Rights Council’s 55th session on the need to end the use of cluster bombs. The NCF addresses the United Nations in the context of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. Transcript of text used in appeal to the 55th
UNHRC55 Oral Statement on Ongoing conflict in Israel and Palestine
Our Next Century Foundation Research Officer delivers an oral intervention to the United Nations Human Rights Council 55th session through an online platform. She addresses the United Nations in the context of ongoing conflict in Israel and Palestine. Transcript: Madame President, Prime Minister Netanyahu’s advocacy of a one state
Famine in Gaza – And Still No Respite
Now that we are in the holy month of Ramadan, some people are starting to starve to death in Gaza, as famine bites. The video above was sent to us a few days ago by the Head of the Next Century Foundation inside Gaza, Mr Adel Zaanoun. His is the
Rwandan Militia cause misery in Eastern Congo
The following written statement was compiled by The Next Century Foundation in cooperation with the Justice Congo Group and submitted as a report on the foreign militia groups operating in Eastern Congo to the United Nations General Assembly under the auspices of the current 55th session of the UN Human
Leveraging Current Events in Gaza into Permanent Peace
The following written statement was compiled by The Next Century Foundation and submitted as a report on the prospects for Middle East Peace to the United Nations General Assembly under the auspices of the current 55th session of the UN Human Rights Council. A copy of the report as submitted
Still No Respite from the Israel-Palestine Conflict
In the past week, there have been several notable developments pertinent to both the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine and the persisting tensions throughout the region. Below, we offer key insights into the latest events shaping the conflict. Sanctions on Persons Undermining West Bank Stability On February 1, 2024,