Mar 04 ICC Issues Arrest Warrant for Sudanese President on War Crimes By Admin, PBS News Hour Judges at the International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant Wednesday for Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir, charging the sitting head of state with war crimes and crimes against humanity in the battle-scarred region of Darfur. Continue reading
Oct 31 Refugee Camps Targeted by Rebels in Congo By PBS News Hour The United Nations said Friday that rebels have torched refugee camps in eastern Congo, forcing 50,000 people already displaced by the violence out of the camps. Continue reading
Jan 26 Violence in Somalia Furthers Humanitarian Crisis By Admin, PBS News Hour The ongoing conflict between Somalia's transitional government and Islamist groups has exacerbated an already desperate humanitarian crisis in the country due to drought and flooding. Continue reading
Oct 23 Sudan Expels Top U.N. Official After Critical Web Posting By Admin, PBS News Hour The United Nations envoy to Sudan prepared to leave the troubled nation Monday after the Sudanese government ordered him to leave over comments made on his Web site critical of the country's army. Continue reading