Human Rights Defenders Take the Floor

Under the theme “The Defenders Take the Floor”, the UDHR 60 conference gathered prominent human rights advocates and representatives of human rights organizations to share their experience and to review available UN, EU and Council of Europe mechanisms supporting the work of human rights defenders.

Chadian army repulses rebel attack on eastern town

N’DJAMENA, Chad – Rebels attacked a town in eastern Chad on Tuesday but the army repulsed them after a four-hour battle, the prime minister said.

Ethiopia urges strong UN action against foe Eritrea

Ethiopia urged the United Nations on Saturday to take strong measures against “rogue regime” Eritrea, which Addis Ababa said was undermining the world body by cutting off food supplies to its troops.

How to negotiate lasting peace in Darfur?

The Darfur Peace Agreement (DPA), signed in 2006, has been a failure from the outset. It was backed by the Sudanese government and only one rebel faction in Darfur. Instead of bringing peace, the agreement had caused more fighting among the rebels and between the Sudanese government forces and rebel groups. What’s more, the rebel faction that signed the DPA immediately initiated combined military action with the government’s forces against the non-signatory rebel groups.

Chad rebels vow fresh offensive

N’Djamena: Thousands of civilians fled Chad’s capital N’Djamena on Monday after rebels broke off a two-day assault but threatened a fresh attempt to topple President Idriss Deby.

Heavy Fighting in Chad as UN Meets for Emergency Talks

The United Nations Security Council is holding emergency talks on the situation in Chad, where heavy fighting is raging between rebel forces and government soldiers.