UN addresses Indian concerns on South Sudan
India’s strong concerns over the security and mandate of its peacekeepers in South Sudan found support from several U.N. Security Council members who unanimously passed a resolution that directly addresses the situation faced by Indian soldiers. While India is not in the Security Council, it was... read more »
Egypt declares Muslim Brotherhood ‘terrorist’ group
Johannesburg – Egypt has declared the ousted president Mohammed Morsi’s Muslim Brotherhood movement a “terrorist” group, banning all its activities. Deputy Prime Minister Hossam Eissa said that the military-led government now has the authority to charge any member of deposed... read more »
Egypt declares Muslim Brotherhood as terrorist group
Cairo – Egyptian Interim Prime Minister Hazem el-Beblawi Tuesday declared Muslim Brotherhood, the country’s oldest and most influential Islamist movement, as a terrorist group, official news agency MENA reported. The announcement came after a powerful explosion ripped through a security... read more »
South Sudan army lose capital of oil-producing state
Khartoum – South Sudan’s army admitted Monday that it had lost control of Bantiu, capital of the oil- producing Unity State, media reported. “Our forces have not prepared to control Bantiu,” South Sudan army spokesman Philip Aguer was quoted by South Sudanese media as... read more »
