Rwanda Civil War No other recent conflict in Africa has taken as high a toll in such a short period of time as the Rwanda genocide, in which between half a million and a million people were massacred. From April to July 1994, extremist political groups organized the massacre, directed primarily at the minority Tutsi ethnic group, but also against those from the Hutu majority who opposed the killings or had been active in the pro-democracy movement. The slaughter ended when rebel forces of the Rwandese Patriotic Front (RPF) overthrew the genocidal government. However, ongoing political tensions, guerrilla warfare and massive refugee movements have continued to sow political instability and humanitarian crises throughout the Great Lakes region, including in neighbouring Burundi and the Democratic Republic of Congo (formerly Zaire). Rwanda's population consists of three ethnic groups: Hutus (88%), Tutsis (11%), and Twa pygmies (1%). Background
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Free Online GIS-Ready Satellite Imagery Criticism grows over United Nations' peacekeeping concept | World | Deutsche Welle | 19.08.2009 The UN currently has 16 peacekeeping operations on the go around the world with more than 110,000 troops and staff and questions are being raised about costs and efficiency. Not surprisingly the United Kingdom put peacekeeping on the agenda this month, as chair of the Security Council's rotating presidency. London has long been critical about the increasing number and costs of UN peacekeeping missions. Since 2000, the annual budget for blue helmet missions has more than tripled to $8 billion (5.63 billion euros). In his opening statement to the Security Council earlier this month Sir John Sawers, the UK ambassador and permanent representative to the United Nations, called peacekeeping "a unique global partnership" and peacekeepers "a scarce asset ... There was plenty to read between those lines. National interests come first UN peacekeepers operate in volatile regions and very often on a shoestring budget In the past decade UN peacekeeping has undergone significant reform.
Map Collection Digital Maps The Harvard Map Collection is one of the oldest and largest collections of cartographic materials in the United States with over 500,000 items. Resources range from 16th century globes to modern maps and geographic information systems (GIS) layers. A selection of our materials has been digitally imaged and is offered both as true picture images and georeferenced copies. This Virtual Collection includes those maps and atlases that are available through the Harvard Image Delivery Service. Only a small portion of the Map Collection has been cataloged and included in the HOLLIS catalog and an even smaller selection are included in this virtual collection as digital images.
National Atlas home page The National Map is now offering a collection of small-scale datasets that can be downloaded for free. Although the 1997-2014 Edition of the National Atlas of the United States was retired in September 2014, The National Map recognizes the importance of continuing to make a collection of the small-scale datasets, originally developed for the National Atlas, available to users. Small-scale maps have an advantage over large-scale maps when there is a need to show a large area in a single view. This makes small-scale maps an ideal solution for scientists, decision-makers, and planners needing to provide a geographical context for the research projects. Generally, certain geographical and feature details found in large-scale maps are limited or omitted in small-scale maps. The choice of small-scale maps always comes down to the intended use of the final map. The National Map collection of 197 small-scale datasets can be downloaded at small-scale data download page .
Völkermord in Ruanda Schädel von Opfern des Völkermordes in der Gedenkstätte von Nyamata Leichen von ruandischen Flüchtlingen Als Völkermord in Ruanda werden umfangreiche Gewalttaten in Ruanda bezeichnet, die am 6. April 1994 begannen und bis Mitte Juli 1994 andauerten. Sie kosteten circa 800.000 bis 1.000.000 Menschen das Leben, die niedrigsten Schätzungen gehen von mindestens 500.000 Toten aus. In annähernd 100 Tagen töteten Angehörige der Hutu-Mehrheit etwa 75 Prozent der in Ruanda lebenden Tutsi-Minderheit sowie moderate Hutu, die sich am Völkermord nicht beteiligten oder sich aktiv dagegen einsetzten.[1] Die Täter kamen aus den Reihen der ruandischen Armee, der Präsidentengarde, der Nationalpolizei (Gendarmerie) und der Verwaltung. Im Verlauf und im Nachgang der Ereignisse wurden die Vereinten Nationen (UN) und Staaten wie die USA, Großbritannien und Belgien wegen ihrer Untätigkeit kritisiert. Der Völkermord in Ruanda erzeugte darüber hinaus erhebliche regionale Probleme. Vorgeschichte[Bearbeiten]
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GIS, CAD, GPS, mobile industry maps,news,jobs,data free software Aktuelle Nachrichten online - FAZ.NET Action to Counter Terrorism Countering terrorism requires addressing conditions conducive to the spread of terrorism All too often we are reminded that terrorism continues to inflict pain and suffering on people’s lives all over the world. Almost no week goes by without an act of terrorism taking place somewhere in the world, indiscriminately affecting innocent people who just happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. Countering this scourge is in the interest of all nations and the issue has been on the agenda of the United Nations for decades. Eighteen universal instruments (fourteen instruments and four amendments) against international terrorism have been elaborated within the framework of the United Nations system relating to specific terrorist activities. To consolidate and enhance these activities, Member States in September 2006 embarked upon a new phase in their counter-terrorism efforts by agreeing on a global strategy to counter terrorism.
ited Nations Department of Political Affairs - Peacebuilding Building lasting peace in war-torn societies is among the most daunting of challenges for global peace and security. Failure is costly: some nations emerge painfully from devastating conflicts only to slide right back into violence. Yet success requires sustained international support for national efforts across the broadest range of activities -- monitoring ceasefires; demobilizing and reintegrating combatants; assisting the return of refugees and displaced persons; supporting implementation of a peace process; providing electoral assistance; supporting justice and security sector reform; enhancing human rights protections and fostering reconciliation after past atrocities. Recognizing that the United Nations needs to better anticipate and respond to the challenges of peace- building, the 2005 World Summit approved the creation of a new Peacebuilding Commission.