Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and his government are wary of the interference, complaints, and demands made by the international community.
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The degree to which sanctions-lifting translates to economic relief depends in no small part on the willingness of the private sector to engage with the Iranian market.
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Local mediation efforts can also help manage and resolve conflicts more durably and support the implementation of peace agreements.
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To preserve mission productivity, the UN must do more to avoid downsizing survivor syndrome in its peace operations.
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It is time for Uganda to enact laws in keeping with international standards and redefine the relationship between police and military during law enforcement.
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The conflict in Ethiopia has already claimed many lives and led to a major new displacement flow in the East Africa region.
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COVID-19 has put all progress towards women’s empowerment made so far at risk.
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While the pandemic continues its march through the region, movements to change discriminatory citizenship laws have gained strength.
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The ceasefire deal confirmed geopolitical realities and further strengthened Russian influence in the region, with Turkey also having a foot in the door.
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The UN75 report produced ten key findings that highlighted what respondents felt were both immediate and long-term priorities.