Crisis in the Congo

While the conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo has been moved to the backburner of the world stage in light of the Mumbai terror attacks, this conflict is an example of military action on the part of the SC. Remember though, the troops sent to the Congo must adhere the restrictions set by their mandate (MONUC). Some say that these rules put a strangle-hold on what UN peacekeepers actually are able to accomplish in this war-torn nation, invoking memories of the lackluster response to the Rwandan genocide (1994). Others suggest that the UN should stick its nose elsewhere and let the situation resolve itself. See below for some links regarding this crisis (perhaps another hint?)

U.N. condemns Congo atrocities - CNN "The Most Trusted Name in News"
http://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/africa/11/20/congo.un.troops/index.html?iref=newssearch

MONUC Home Site (check out the mandate section)
http://www.un.org/Depts/dpko/missions/monuc/index.html

EU to hold meeting on possible Congo force: France
http://africa.reuters.com/top/news/usnJOE4B00FT.html

-LK

Greenland.

Greenlanders vote to begin loosening ties with Denmark and taking advantage of oil reserves off the country's coast. Perhaps Greenland is not so 'green' - as in ecological - after all! Here's the issue, as written in the International Herald Tribune

Greenlanders vote for expanding autonomy

Greenlanders vote for more autonomy

- Sarah
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