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Groups Stress Urgency of Darfur Peacekeeping Deployment

African Union peacekeepers in Darfur � Derk Segaar/IRIN

18.06.2007 UNITED NATIONS, Jun 18 (OneWorld) - Amid lingering doubts about Sudan's promises to cooperate with the world community, advocacy groups are reiterating calls for the immediate deployment of UN peacekeeping forces in the war-torn Darfur region.

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From: OneWorld US
Related topics/regions: [Sudan] [Aid] [Arms & military] [Conflict] [Conflict resolution] [Peace] [Security] [United Nations]

Image: African Union peacekeepers in Darfur � Derk Segaar/IRIN © Derk Segaar / United Nations' Integrated Regional Information Network

Capitalize on Disasters to Make Peace, Say Researchers

Thousands of new houses have been built in tsunami-shattered areas of Aceh province.

15.06.2007 SAN FRANCISCO, Jun 14 (OneWorld) - A globally minded think tank is calling on governments and disaster relief organizations to work for peace when disaster strikes in conflict zones.

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From: OneWorld US
Related topics/regions: [Indonesia] [Sri Lanka] [Conflict resolution] [Peace]

Image: Thousands of new houses have been built in tsunami-shattered areas of Aceh province. © Mercy Corps

Kiinan tulvat jatkuvat

14.06.2007 Etel�-Kiinassa tulvat ja maanvy�ryt ovat surmanneet jo l�hes sata ihmist�, ja sadat tuhannet ovat j��neet kodittomiksi. Rankkasateiden ja tulvien odotetaan jatkuvan, sill� Kiinan jokavuotisen tulvakauden huippu on vasta edess�. Asiantuntijat varoittavat, ett� tulvat voivat t�n� vuonna olla yht� pahoja kuin vuonna 1998, jolloin Jangtse-joen tulvissa kuoli yli 3000 ihmist�.

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From: Punainen Risti
Related topics/regions: [China] [Environment]