The Mali peacekeeping mission (MINUSMA) aims to stabilize Mali after conflict between rebel groups and the government. MINUSMA has over 9,000 uniformed personnel to protect civilians, support political processes, and help establish state authority. While security has improved since French intervention against rebels, violent incidents still occur and armed groups remain active. MINUSMA works to restore stability and facilitate a peaceful transition, but challenges securing lasting peace remain.
The document summarizes the conflict in northern Mali between rebel groups seeking independence and the Malian government from 2012-2013. It describes how rebel groups like the MNLA and Ansar Dine took control of northern cities in early 2012 and declared independence. In response, the UN authorized a peacekeeping mission called AFISMA and later established MINUSMA in 2013 to stabilize the country and support the transitional government. MINUSMA aims to protect civilians and support humanitarian efforts, but continues to face challenges from sporadic violence and shortfalls in resources.
This document defines key concepts related to government and political systems. It begins by defining what a government is and its main components: people, power, and policy. It then discusses the definition of a state and the key elements that make a state: a population, territory, sovereignty, and a government. It also covers different types of governments like unitary, federal, and confederate systems. The document contrasts presidential and parliamentary forms of government. It concludes by discussing principles of government like popular sovereignty, separation of powers, and checks and balances.
Functions of the national and county governments in kenyaMichael Jumba
The document summarizes the functions of the national and county governments in Kenya following the 2010 constitution that established a devolved system of governance. It outlines that the national government is responsible for 34 functions including foreign affairs, defense, monetary policy, education policy while county governments have 14 functions such as agriculture, county health services, county transport, and ensuring community participation in governance. The purpose of delineating these functions between the two levels of government is to distribute responsibilities, but many Kenyans remain unaware of this separation of powers.
Multidisciplinary Journal Supported by TETFund. The journals would publish papers covering a wide range of subjects in journal science, management science, educational, agricultural, architectural, accounting and finance, business administration, entrepreneurship, business education, all journals
1) The Syrian civil war began in 2011 with peaceful protests against President Bashar al-Assad's regime, which responded with violent crackdowns.
2) The war has led to over 5 million Syrian refugees fleeing to neighboring countries like Lebanon, Jordan, Turkey, and Iraq, overwhelming their infrastructure and economies.
3) The prolonged conflict has also severely damaged Syria's economy, reducing GDP by over 80% and increasing public debt from 23% to 40% of GDP. It has cost over $48 billion in infrastructure losses.
Administrative structure of south korea.ubaid khan
South Korea has a centralized government with executive, legislative, and judicial branches that are separated into powers. It is made up of 17 first-tier administrative divisions including provinces, metropolitan cities, and special cities. The civil service system is based on grades and seniority, with recruitment only allowed at certain levels. Major government organizations include the Civil Service Commission and Ministry of Government Administration and Home Affairs. There are 10 government ministries and around 950,000 civil servants serving a population of 51 million people. Local governments have semi-autonomous executive and legislative bodies that are overseen by the central government.
The document provides information about the Central African Republic and Nigeria, including:
- The Central African Republic has experienced instability since independence and ongoing conflict between the weak government and several rebel groups. There are also foreign militias operating in the country. Despite peace agreements, clashes continue to displace thousands.
- Nigeria faces religious conflicts between majority Muslim northern areas and Christian south. Implementation of sharia law has sparked violence in the past between Christians and Muslims. Deep fractures in Nigerian society include corruption, oil wealth, and religious divisions.
The document summarizes the conflict in northern Mali between rebel groups seeking independence and the Malian government from 2012-2013. It describes how rebel groups like the MNLA and Ansar Dine took control of northern cities in early 2012 and declared independence. In response, the UN authorized a peacekeeping mission called AFISMA and later established MINUSMA in 2013 to stabilize the country and support the transitional government. MINUSMA aims to protect civilians and support humanitarian efforts, but continues to face challenges from sporadic violence and shortfalls in resources.
This document defines key concepts related to government and political systems. It begins by defining what a government is and its main components: people, power, and policy. It then discusses the definition of a state and the key elements that make a state: a population, territory, sovereignty, and a government. It also covers different types of governments like unitary, federal, and confederate systems. The document contrasts presidential and parliamentary forms of government. It concludes by discussing principles of government like popular sovereignty, separation of powers, and checks and balances.
Functions of the national and county governments in kenyaMichael Jumba
The document summarizes the functions of the national and county governments in Kenya following the 2010 constitution that established a devolved system of governance. It outlines that the national government is responsible for 34 functions including foreign affairs, defense, monetary policy, education policy while county governments have 14 functions such as agriculture, county health services, county transport, and ensuring community participation in governance. The purpose of delineating these functions between the two levels of government is to distribute responsibilities, but many Kenyans remain unaware of this separation of powers.
Multidisciplinary Journal Supported by TETFund. The journals would publish papers covering a wide range of subjects in journal science, management science, educational, agricultural, architectural, accounting and finance, business administration, entrepreneurship, business education, all journals
1) The Syrian civil war began in 2011 with peaceful protests against President Bashar al-Assad's regime, which responded with violent crackdowns.
2) The war has led to over 5 million Syrian refugees fleeing to neighboring countries like Lebanon, Jordan, Turkey, and Iraq, overwhelming their infrastructure and economies.
3) The prolonged conflict has also severely damaged Syria's economy, reducing GDP by over 80% and increasing public debt from 23% to 40% of GDP. It has cost over $48 billion in infrastructure losses.
Administrative structure of south korea.ubaid khan
South Korea has a centralized government with executive, legislative, and judicial branches that are separated into powers. It is made up of 17 first-tier administrative divisions including provinces, metropolitan cities, and special cities. The civil service system is based on grades and seniority, with recruitment only allowed at certain levels. Major government organizations include the Civil Service Commission and Ministry of Government Administration and Home Affairs. There are 10 government ministries and around 950,000 civil servants serving a population of 51 million people. Local governments have semi-autonomous executive and legislative bodies that are overseen by the central government.
The document provides information about the Central African Republic and Nigeria, including:
- The Central African Republic has experienced instability since independence and ongoing conflict between the weak government and several rebel groups. There are also foreign militias operating in the country. Despite peace agreements, clashes continue to displace thousands.
- Nigeria faces religious conflicts between majority Muslim northern areas and Christian south. Implementation of sharia law has sparked violence in the past between Christians and Muslims. Deep fractures in Nigerian society include corruption, oil wealth, and religious divisions.
Presentation of Combat and Peace Deployments and personal lifeDerrick Singleton
The document summarizes the author's military experience over four campaigns: Operation Desert Shield/Storm in 1990-1991 where he served as a tank platoon leader in Saudi Arabia; Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan in 2002 where he managed logistics operations in Uzbekistan; Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2004 where he planned fuel distribution in Iraq; and a United Nations peacekeeping mission in Mali from 2014 where he led logistics for over 12,500 peacekeepers.
The document summarizes the origin story of Sundiata Keita, the founder of the Mali Empire. It describes how Sundiata was born with disabilities but overcame them to fulfill a prophecy that he would become a great king. It tells of his exile and journey to adulthood, returning to defeat the sorcerer king Soumaoro Kante and establish the Mali Empire.
The document summarizes a case study about the conflict between the Tamil Tigers and the Sri Lankan government in Sri Lanka. It provides background information on Sri Lanka and outlines different group members' analyses of the conflict, including comparisons to the American Revolution, the need to accept diversity and address the initial causes of conflict, and recommendations to solve the aftermath through non-violent communication and UN monitoring.
Mali es un país sin litoral de África occidental. Limita con siete países y tiene un tamaño de 1,240,000 km2. Su capital y ciudad más grande es Bamako, donde vive aproximadamente el 25% de los 12 millones de habitantes de Mali.
La crisis en el Sahel y el norte de Mali está afectando a millones de personas, con más de 18 millones de personas sufriendo inseguridad alimentaria. El conflicto en el norte de Mali ha desplazado a cientos de miles de personas y ha cerrado muchas escuelas, dejando a 200.000 niños sin educación. Además, una epidemia de cólera se está propagando, especialmente entre los niños, mientras que las organizaciones humanitarias trabajan para distribuir suministros y atender a los afectados.
The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), also known as the Tamil Tigers, is a paramilitary organization that has waged a campaign for a separate Tamil state in northern Sri Lanka since the 1970s. Led by Velupillai Prabhakaran, the LTTE is notorious for introducing suicide bombers, particularly female ones, and has carried out more suicide attacks than other terrorist groups combined. Members of the LTTE directly battle the Sri Lankan military using land, sea, and air forces in uniforms.
Sri Lankan Civil War & Conflict TransformationAmira Noeuv
The document discusses the civil war in Sri Lanka between 1983-2009. The war resulted in an estimated 80,000-100,000 deaths and significant hardships for the population. It also led to mistrust between ethnicities and serious human rights violations. Several organizations, like Search for Common Ground and Helvetas, worked to facilitate peacebuilding, dialogue, and address economic needs in Sri Lanka after the conflict.
Summary - aims &objectives of islamic reconstruction dept by mohd asadZaid Hamid
The document summarizes the aims and objectives of the Department of Islamic Reconstruction established by the West Punjab government in 1947. The department aimed to help reconstruct Muslim life in Pakistan according to Islamic principles by focusing on areas like education, Islamic law and social reorganization, economics, and coordination of awqaf (charitable endowments). Key objectives included establishing committees to reform education, codify undisputed Islamic laws, devise economic policies, and coordinate management of awqaf properties. The overall goal was to strengthen the Islamic character of the new state and society of Pakistan.
Key Concepts, Approaches and Tools for Strengthening Land Tenure Security Global Land Tool Network
Presented by Dr. Samuel Mabikke at GLTN's Urban CSO Cluster Learning Exchange on Strengthening Land Tenure Security for Urban Poverty Reduction in Asia Pacific in Manila, Philippines, November 7-8, 2017
The document summarizes economic and socio-political challenges facing India's North East Region and proposes policies to address them. It outlines challenges like weak agriculture, insufficient infrastructure, and insurgency. To boost agriculture, it recommends propagating indigenous farming practices for rice cultivation, facilitating rural credit, and promoting self-help groups. For infrastructure, it suggests a polymer-bitumen road technology and creating a development board. To reduce insurgency, it proposes short-term security measures and long-term solutions like resolving identity issues and providing job opportunities. Overall, the policies aim to transition the region from a cycle of poverty to one of prosperity.
- The United Nations Supervision Mission in Syria (UNSMIS) was established to monitor a cessation of armed violence in Syria and support implementation of a peace plan. The mission included 300 military observers and 121 civilians tasked with monitoring population centers, incidents of conflict, and interactions between civilians and armed groups. However, the mission struggled with lack of access to conflict areas and faced hostile actions, leading it to suspend normal operations in June 2012.
UNMIL United Nations Mission in LiberiaMarco Granja
This document provides an analysis of the success of UNMIL, the United Nations peacekeeping mission in Liberia. It first gives background information on Liberia and the civil conflicts from 1989-2003. It then outlines UNMIL's mandate to support peace processes, security sector reform, and the protection of civilians. Statistics are provided on UNMIL's current forces, fatalities, and country contributors. Recommendations are made to improve UNMIL's monitoring, transportation, and communication capabilities.
United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL)Alif Amirul
UNMIL was established in 2003 with over 15,000 troops to monitor a ceasefire in Liberia following its civil war. The UN mission aimed to reform security institutions and protect civilians after fighting displaced hundreds of thousands and led to a breakdown of law and order. UNMIL faced challenges in strengthening the police, supporting peace and reconciliation, and addressing high development needs and violence around natural resources. Lessons from UNMIL showed the importance of an effective political strategy, strategic coordination, aligning ends and means, and focusing on security effects rather than just troop numbers.
The document discusses the history and structure of the United Nations and proposals for reforming the UN. It notes that the UN was established in 1945 after World War II to prevent international conflicts and facilitate cooperation. It describes the main UN organs like the General Assembly and Security Council. The Security Council is criticized for not being representative of the current geopolitical landscape. The document advocates for expanding the permanent and non-permanent members of the Security Council to include more developing countries like India. It also discusses the Millennium Development Goals and the Peacebuilding Commission as reforms aimed at making the UN more effective and representative.
The document discusses the role of Regional Economic Communities (RECs) in Africa in strengthening capacity for HIV and health. It notes that RECs were established to promote economic development and regional integration, but face challenges from disease epidemics like HIV/AIDS, natural disasters, and conflicts. RECs can help address health challenges by advocating for health investments, building skills through training programs, coordinating capacity building strategies between countries, and sharing best practices. A healthy population is key to achieving Africa's development goals, and RECs have an important role to play in supporting regional health capacity.
SECCON 2014 - Terrorism Dimensions – Countering the threat of terrorism ‘Stra...MesseIntl
Terrorism Dimensions – Countering the threat of terrorism ‘Strategies - Achieving nation security’
Sardar Shoukat Popalzai
President, Balochistan Economic Forum
Topics Covered:
• Terrorism Dimensions
• Global Insight on Terrorism
• Domestic Dimensions of Terrorism
• Countering Terrorism
• Terrorism: A Challenge to Political Government
• Terrorism Economic impact
• Terrorism & Media
The document provides an overview of regional migration trends and South Africa's position on facilitating movement within the region based on a presentation given to the Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs. It summarizes 2014 asylum trends which show a slight increase in new arrivals year-over-year and approval rates of 12%. It also outlines South Africa's participation in regional integration efforts including developing a regional framework for managing asylum seekers and refugees, stakeholder engagement on integration issues, and a special dispensation program for Zimbabwean nationals.
1) In 2014, over 378,000 people took to the sea in mixed migration movements, with over 4,500 deaths. Major routes included the Gulf of Aden, Europe, the Caribbean, and South-East Asia.
2) Half of those arriving in Europe through the Central Mediterranean Route were persons of concern to UNHCR, including refugees. Refugees arrive through mixed flows and require identification.
3) UNHCR's Global Initiative on Protection at Sea aims to prevent further loss of life at sea, ensure protection-sensitive responses, and develop consensus on rescue operations and responsibility sharing between states.
1) In 2014, over 378,000 people took to the sea in mixed migration movements, with over 4,500 deaths. Major routes included the Gulf of Aden, Europe, the Caribbean, and South-East Asia.
2) Half of those arriving in Europe through the Central Mediterranean Route were persons of concern to UNHCR, including refugees. Refugees arrive through mixed flows and require identification.
3) UNHCR's Global Initiative on Protection at Sea aims to prevent further loss of life at sea, ensure protection-sensitive responses, and develop consensus on rescue operations and responsibility sharing between states.
The International Conference on Migration in Africa (ICMA) hosted by the Scalabrini Institute for Human Mobility in Africa (SIHMA) and the Institute for Social Development at UWC, on 3 December 2014 brought together local, African and international scholars, academics, researchers, practitioners, professionals, policy makers and NGO representatives and funding bodies to discuss issues relating to human mobility in Africa. The topics included south-south migration, the nexus between migration and development, irregular migration and reintegration of returnee migrants.
Presentation of Combat and Peace Deployments and personal lifeDerrick Singleton
The document summarizes the author's military experience over four campaigns: Operation Desert Shield/Storm in 1990-1991 where he served as a tank platoon leader in Saudi Arabia; Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan in 2002 where he managed logistics operations in Uzbekistan; Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2004 where he planned fuel distribution in Iraq; and a United Nations peacekeeping mission in Mali from 2014 where he led logistics for over 12,500 peacekeepers.
The document summarizes the origin story of Sundiata Keita, the founder of the Mali Empire. It describes how Sundiata was born with disabilities but overcame them to fulfill a prophecy that he would become a great king. It tells of his exile and journey to adulthood, returning to defeat the sorcerer king Soumaoro Kante and establish the Mali Empire.
The document summarizes a case study about the conflict between the Tamil Tigers and the Sri Lankan government in Sri Lanka. It provides background information on Sri Lanka and outlines different group members' analyses of the conflict, including comparisons to the American Revolution, the need to accept diversity and address the initial causes of conflict, and recommendations to solve the aftermath through non-violent communication and UN monitoring.
Mali es un país sin litoral de África occidental. Limita con siete países y tiene un tamaño de 1,240,000 km2. Su capital y ciudad más grande es Bamako, donde vive aproximadamente el 25% de los 12 millones de habitantes de Mali.
La crisis en el Sahel y el norte de Mali está afectando a millones de personas, con más de 18 millones de personas sufriendo inseguridad alimentaria. El conflicto en el norte de Mali ha desplazado a cientos de miles de personas y ha cerrado muchas escuelas, dejando a 200.000 niños sin educación. Además, una epidemia de cólera se está propagando, especialmente entre los niños, mientras que las organizaciones humanitarias trabajan para distribuir suministros y atender a los afectados.
The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), also known as the Tamil Tigers, is a paramilitary organization that has waged a campaign for a separate Tamil state in northern Sri Lanka since the 1970s. Led by Velupillai Prabhakaran, the LTTE is notorious for introducing suicide bombers, particularly female ones, and has carried out more suicide attacks than other terrorist groups combined. Members of the LTTE directly battle the Sri Lankan military using land, sea, and air forces in uniforms.
Sri Lankan Civil War & Conflict TransformationAmira Noeuv
The document discusses the civil war in Sri Lanka between 1983-2009. The war resulted in an estimated 80,000-100,000 deaths and significant hardships for the population. It also led to mistrust between ethnicities and serious human rights violations. Several organizations, like Search for Common Ground and Helvetas, worked to facilitate peacebuilding, dialogue, and address economic needs in Sri Lanka after the conflict.
Summary - aims &objectives of islamic reconstruction dept by mohd asadZaid Hamid
The document summarizes the aims and objectives of the Department of Islamic Reconstruction established by the West Punjab government in 1947. The department aimed to help reconstruct Muslim life in Pakistan according to Islamic principles by focusing on areas like education, Islamic law and social reorganization, economics, and coordination of awqaf (charitable endowments). Key objectives included establishing committees to reform education, codify undisputed Islamic laws, devise economic policies, and coordinate management of awqaf properties. The overall goal was to strengthen the Islamic character of the new state and society of Pakistan.
Key Concepts, Approaches and Tools for Strengthening Land Tenure Security Global Land Tool Network
Presented by Dr. Samuel Mabikke at GLTN's Urban CSO Cluster Learning Exchange on Strengthening Land Tenure Security for Urban Poverty Reduction in Asia Pacific in Manila, Philippines, November 7-8, 2017
The document summarizes economic and socio-political challenges facing India's North East Region and proposes policies to address them. It outlines challenges like weak agriculture, insufficient infrastructure, and insurgency. To boost agriculture, it recommends propagating indigenous farming practices for rice cultivation, facilitating rural credit, and promoting self-help groups. For infrastructure, it suggests a polymer-bitumen road technology and creating a development board. To reduce insurgency, it proposes short-term security measures and long-term solutions like resolving identity issues and providing job opportunities. Overall, the policies aim to transition the region from a cycle of poverty to one of prosperity.
- The United Nations Supervision Mission in Syria (UNSMIS) was established to monitor a cessation of armed violence in Syria and support implementation of a peace plan. The mission included 300 military observers and 121 civilians tasked with monitoring population centers, incidents of conflict, and interactions between civilians and armed groups. However, the mission struggled with lack of access to conflict areas and faced hostile actions, leading it to suspend normal operations in June 2012.
UNMIL United Nations Mission in LiberiaMarco Granja
This document provides an analysis of the success of UNMIL, the United Nations peacekeeping mission in Liberia. It first gives background information on Liberia and the civil conflicts from 1989-2003. It then outlines UNMIL's mandate to support peace processes, security sector reform, and the protection of civilians. Statistics are provided on UNMIL's current forces, fatalities, and country contributors. Recommendations are made to improve UNMIL's monitoring, transportation, and communication capabilities.
United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL)Alif Amirul
UNMIL was established in 2003 with over 15,000 troops to monitor a ceasefire in Liberia following its civil war. The UN mission aimed to reform security institutions and protect civilians after fighting displaced hundreds of thousands and led to a breakdown of law and order. UNMIL faced challenges in strengthening the police, supporting peace and reconciliation, and addressing high development needs and violence around natural resources. Lessons from UNMIL showed the importance of an effective political strategy, strategic coordination, aligning ends and means, and focusing on security effects rather than just troop numbers.
The document discusses the history and structure of the United Nations and proposals for reforming the UN. It notes that the UN was established in 1945 after World War II to prevent international conflicts and facilitate cooperation. It describes the main UN organs like the General Assembly and Security Council. The Security Council is criticized for not being representative of the current geopolitical landscape. The document advocates for expanding the permanent and non-permanent members of the Security Council to include more developing countries like India. It also discusses the Millennium Development Goals and the Peacebuilding Commission as reforms aimed at making the UN more effective and representative.
The document discusses the role of Regional Economic Communities (RECs) in Africa in strengthening capacity for HIV and health. It notes that RECs were established to promote economic development and regional integration, but face challenges from disease epidemics like HIV/AIDS, natural disasters, and conflicts. RECs can help address health challenges by advocating for health investments, building skills through training programs, coordinating capacity building strategies between countries, and sharing best practices. A healthy population is key to achieving Africa's development goals, and RECs have an important role to play in supporting regional health capacity.
SECCON 2014 - Terrorism Dimensions – Countering the threat of terrorism ‘Stra...MesseIntl
Terrorism Dimensions – Countering the threat of terrorism ‘Strategies - Achieving nation security’
Sardar Shoukat Popalzai
President, Balochistan Economic Forum
Topics Covered:
• Terrorism Dimensions
• Global Insight on Terrorism
• Domestic Dimensions of Terrorism
• Countering Terrorism
• Terrorism: A Challenge to Political Government
• Terrorism Economic impact
• Terrorism & Media
The document provides an overview of regional migration trends and South Africa's position on facilitating movement within the region based on a presentation given to the Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs. It summarizes 2014 asylum trends which show a slight increase in new arrivals year-over-year and approval rates of 12%. It also outlines South Africa's participation in regional integration efforts including developing a regional framework for managing asylum seekers and refugees, stakeholder engagement on integration issues, and a special dispensation program for Zimbabwean nationals.
1) In 2014, over 378,000 people took to the sea in mixed migration movements, with over 4,500 deaths. Major routes included the Gulf of Aden, Europe, the Caribbean, and South-East Asia.
2) Half of those arriving in Europe through the Central Mediterranean Route were persons of concern to UNHCR, including refugees. Refugees arrive through mixed flows and require identification.
3) UNHCR's Global Initiative on Protection at Sea aims to prevent further loss of life at sea, ensure protection-sensitive responses, and develop consensus on rescue operations and responsibility sharing between states.
1) In 2014, over 378,000 people took to the sea in mixed migration movements, with over 4,500 deaths. Major routes included the Gulf of Aden, Europe, the Caribbean, and South-East Asia.
2) Half of those arriving in Europe through the Central Mediterranean Route were persons of concern to UNHCR, including refugees. Refugees arrive through mixed flows and require identification.
3) UNHCR's Global Initiative on Protection at Sea aims to prevent further loss of life at sea, ensure protection-sensitive responses, and develop consensus on rescue operations and responsibility sharing between states.
The International Conference on Migration in Africa (ICMA) hosted by the Scalabrini Institute for Human Mobility in Africa (SIHMA) and the Institute for Social Development at UWC, on 3 December 2014 brought together local, African and international scholars, academics, researchers, practitioners, professionals, policy makers and NGO representatives and funding bodies to discuss issues relating to human mobility in Africa. The topics included south-south migration, the nexus between migration and development, irregular migration and reintegration of returnee migrants.
Wildlife Trafficking and Illicit Financial Flows: The role of Financial Inves...OECD Governance
OECD HIGH LEVEL RISK FORUM - Task Force on Countering Illicit Trade
WCO-OECD Regional Policy Dialogue on Countering Illicit Trade: Addressing the Governance Gaps in Europe
WCO Headquarters, Brussels, Belgium
7-8 November 2016
https://www.eiseverywhere.com/file_uploads/baa570ac042f8bd70259b7688aaa07cb_AgendaVERSION4.pdf
RUSI
Presentation by Tom Keatinge, RUSI Centre for Financial Crime & Security Stud...OECD Governance
This document summarizes a presentation given by RUSI on wildlife trafficking and illicit financial flows. It discusses how RUSI focuses on financial crime and environmental security issues. It then explores the scale and value of wildlife trafficking as the 4th largest illicit trade. While initially viewed as an environmental issue, wildlife trafficking is now seen as a national security threat when linked to organized crime and terrorism. The presentation argues that organized criminal groups are the main facilitators of wildlife trafficking in East Africa. It advocates for using financial investigation techniques and applying anti-money laundering laws to better address wildlife trafficking as a financial crime.
Framework for security architecture in a sub region in transition - challenge...Kayode Fayemi
This document discusses the challenges and prospects for developing a security architecture in Africa. It identifies four pillars needed: human security, democratic governance, transforming conflicts through political processes, and collective security. Some challenges are the legacy of Westphalian sovereignty, regionalism without shared values, and regionalism being leader-driven rather than people-driven. The context of regional cooperation changed in the late 1980s due to shifts in global power and the end of the Cold War. Recommendations include promoting regional values, reducing poverty, democratic security sector governance, and strengthening institutions for conflict prevention and resolution.
This document provides a summary of South Africa's progress over the past 20 years since the end of apartheid and the beginning of democracy in 1994. It begins with an overview of Nelson Mandela, South Africa's first democratically elected President, and his role in dismantling apartheid and establishing a democratic constitution. It then discusses some of the key achievements over the 20 year period, including establishing democratic institutions, increasing access to services like housing and education, implementing social protection programs, and promoting economic transformation and growth. While significant progress has been made, it also acknowledges there is still work to be done to address ongoing challenges like poverty, unemployment, and inequality.
This document provides a 20-year review of South Africa from 1994 to 2014, following the transition to democracy. It begins with an overview of Nelson Mandela, South Africa's first democratically elected President, and his role in dismantling apartheid and establishing a democratic constitution. The review then discusses the country's progress in key areas like governance, social transformation, economic development, infrastructure development, environmental sustainability, safety and security, and South Africa's role in global affairs. Overall, it finds that while significant progress has been made, continued efforts are still needed to address ongoing challenges like poverty, unemployment, and inequality.
This document discusses risk reduction and management in the Philippines. It provides background information on the country's geography, climate, and topography. It then describes how the Philippines is prone to various natural disasters like typhoons, earthquakes, volcanoes, droughts, and how these disasters impact the country. It outlines the Philippine disaster management system established by laws and policies. It discusses the National Disaster Coordinating Council and its organizational structure and functions relating to mitigation, preparedness, response and rehabilitation. Finally, it mentions some principles and trends in disaster risk reduction and management.
Este documento describe las funciones y procedimientos del Centro de Control de Armas "Pastaza". Incluye la organización del centro, las actividades que realizan como inspecciones y capacitaciones, y la normativa legal sobre el control de armas en Ecuador. También detalla los procedimientos para inspecciones conjuntas con fuerzas armadas y policía, así como para el decomiso y almacenamiento temporal de armas.
4. conarm marco legal, reglamento a la ley de armasMarco Granja
Este documento establece las regulaciones para el control de armas en Ecuador. Designa a varias agencias gubernamentales como organismos de control de armas, incluidos el Ministerio de Defensa Nacional, el Comando Conjunto de las Fuerzas Armadas y los centros de control de armas. Describe los tipos de armas permitidas para uso civil y los requisitos y procesos para la importación, tenencia y porte legal de armas.
Este documento establece las regulaciones para el control y tenencia de armas de fuego, municiones y explosivos en Ecuador. Describe qué elementos están sujetos a control, las prohibiciones sobre la tenencia y porte de armas, y los requisitos y procesos para la importación, fabricación, almacenamiento y comercialización de estas sustancias. También especifica los delitos y sanciones relacionados con la violación de esta ley.
Autorización consumidor de explosivos de servicios petrolerosMarco Granja
Este documento describe los requisitos para obtener una autorización para usar explosivos y prestar servicios relacionados a compañías petroleras. La autorización es válida por 2 años y permite el almacenamiento y transporte de explosivos siguiendo normas de seguridad. Se requiere un permiso de bomberos, pago de tasas, contrato de servicios, planos de almacenamiento, registro y capacitación del personal, entre otros requisitos.
Autorización consumidor de Explosivos concesiones minerasMarco Granja
Este documento describe el proceso para obtener una autorización de consumidor de explosivos en Ecuador. Incluye revisar la documentación presentada, inspeccionar el polvorín, aprobar la resolución y emitir el carnet. Detalla los requisitos específicos para concesiones mineras, mineros artesanales, obras públicas y canteras. Explica también el proceso para solicitar guías de libre tránsito para el movimiento de explosivos.
Permiso para deportistas y Clubes de tiroMarco Granja
El documento presenta información sobre la clasificación y regulación de armas de fuego en Ecuador. Establece categorías de armas como armas de guerra, armas de uso restringido, armas de uso civil y armas químicas. Define armas de uso civil para deportistas, coleccionistas y seguridad privada. También describe los requisitos y procesos para que deportistas, clubes deportivos y propietarios obtengan permisos y autorizaciones para la tenencia y uso de armas con fines deportivos y de colección.
El documento habla sobre los permisos y autorizaciones que otorgan los centros y subcentros de control de armas a personas naturales y jurídicas. Estos incluyen el permiso para tener armas en un lugar determinado y la autorización para portar armas registradas. También menciona algunos requisitos para obtener estos permisos como facturas de servicios, certificados biométricos y pagos administrativos.
Este documento presenta el caso de estudio de la provincia de Montaña Dorada. Analiza la legalidad, necesidad y proporcionalidad del uso de la fuerza por parte de las fuerzas armadas durante una operación para rescatar a un alcalde secuestrado. Concluye que aunque existía una situación de emergencia que justificaba el estado de excepción decretado, el uso letal de armas de fuego contra manifestantes no cumplió con los principios de proporcionalidad y minimización del daño establecidos en instrumentos internacionales.
Este documento describe las reglas y estaciones de una competencia entre equipos de cadetes de bachillerato y básico superior. La competencia consta de 6 estaciones desafiantes que prueban habilidades físicas como flexiones, transporte de heridos y armado de carpas. Los equipos ganan puntos por completar cada estación en el menor tiempo. El equipo con la mayor cantidad de puntos al final es el ganador. La seguridad de los cadetes es una alta prioridad durante toda la competencia.
South Sudan gained independence from Sudan in 2011 after a referendum. It faces ongoing security challenges and humanitarian crises due to past and present conflicts. The UN established a mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) to help with peacebuilding, protecting civilians, and facilitating humanitarian aid. South Sudan has significant oil resources and other natural assets but still struggles with development issues such as external debt repayment, infrastructure, and improving standards of living for its population of over 10 million people. The document recommends continued international support for South Sudan's sovereignty, sustainable development projects, and efforts to resolve security issues and distribute resources effectively.
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1. MALI PEACEKEEPING MISSION
MINUSMA
PRESENTED BY
TNNV-SU JOSE LUIS ACOSTA GALARZA – TNNV-IM LUIS SANTIN VILLACRECES
2. OUTLINE
1. GEOGRAPHICAL SITUATION
2. ANTECEDENTS OF THE CONFLICT
3. ORGANIZATION OF THE MISSION
4. ESTABLISHMENT AND FUNCTIONING OF THE MISSION
5. MANDATE ANALYSIS
6. SECURITY SITUATION
7. ESTADISTICS
8. CONCLUSION
9. RECOMENDATION
3. 1. GEOGRAPHICAL SITUATION
MINUSMA
Location:Western Africa, southwest of Algeria
Geographic coordinates: 17 00 N, 4 00 W
Area: total: 1.24 million sq km
Land: 1.22 million sq km
Water: 20,000 sq km
total: 7,243 km
Land boundaries::
Algeria 1,376 km, Burkina Faso 1,000 km,
Guinea 858 km, Ivory Coast 532 km,
Mauritania 2,237 km, Niger 821 km,
Senegal 419 km
4. 1. GEOGRAPHICAL SITUATION
MINUSMA
Climate: Subtropical to arid;
Hot and dry - February to June;
Rainy and humid - June to November;
Cool and dry - November to February
Natural resources:
Gold, phosphates, kaolin, salt, limestone,
uranium, gypsum, granite, hydropower
Note: bauxite, iron, manganese, tin, and copper
deposits are known but not exploited
Geography-note: 3 natural zones: the southern,
cultivated Sudanese; the central, semiarid
Sahelian; and the northern, arid Saharan
5. 1. GEOGRAPHICAL SITUATION
MINUSMA
Population: 14,88 million (2012.)
Life expectancy at birth:
Total population: 48.64 years
Male: 46.68 years
Female: 50.66 years
Ethnic groups:
Mande 50% (Bambara, Malinke, Soninke), Peul
17%, Voltaic 12%, Songhai 6%, Tuareg and Moor
10%, other 5%
Religions: Muslim 90%, indigenous beliefs 9%,
Christian 1%
Languages: French (official), Bambara 80%,
numerous African languages
6. 1. GEOGRAPHICAL SITUATION
MINUSMA
Capital: Bamako
President: Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta
Currency: West African CFA Franc
Government: Unitary, semi-presidential Republic
7. 2. ANTECEDENTS OF THE CONFLICT
MINUSMA
Weak State institutions; ineffective
governance; fragile social cohesion;
Deep feelings north communities of
neglected, marginalized and unfairly
treated a weak and externally
dependent,
Environmental degradation, climate
change and economic shocks.
Instability, corruption, nepotism,
power abuse, internal strife, poor
capacity of army
Deep
crisis
Political, security,
socio-economic,
humanitarian and
human rights
consequences.
8. 2. ANTECEDENTS OF THE CONFLICT
• January 2012, Tuareg movement (MNLA), Islamic armed
groups (Ansar Dine, Al-Qaida, MUJAO), deserters from the
Malian armed forces, with well-equipped combatants
returning from Libya.
• March, a mutiny by disaffected soldiers resulted in a
military coup d’état, led by Captain Amadou Sanogo
• Independent State of Azawad on April
• UN SRSG for West Africa offered support of the UN -
political negotiation, elections, governance, security sector
reform and humanitarian assistance
• ECOWAS appointed the President of Burkina Faso to
mediate the crisis
• Interim President, agreement for a transitional
Government, headed by a prime minister with executive
powers.
MINUSMA
2012
rebellion
and
coup
d’état
9. 2. ANTECEDENTS OF THE CONFLICT
• Terrorist and other armed elements advanced
southwards.
• Also advanced in the west taking control of Diabaly.
• Malian transitional authorities request the assistance
of France - Operation Serval – Control restored
• Security challenges remained - restore the integrity of
Mali’s territory.
• Terrorist attacks, weapons proliferation, drug
smuggling and other related criminal .
MINUSMA
January
2013
crisis
10. 3. ORGANIZATION OF THE MISSION
Albert Gerard (Bert) Koenders (Netherlands)
Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of
MINUSMA
MINUSMA
Authorized strength
12,640 total uniformed personnel
11,200 military personnel
1,440 police (including formed units)
An appropriate civilian component
Current strength (30 June 2014)
9,277 total uniformed personnel
8,323 military personnel
954 police (including formed units)
476 international civilian personnel
369 local civilian staff
95 United Nations Volunteers
Approved budget (1 July 2013 – 30 June 2014): $ 602,000,000
11. 4. ESTABLISHMENT AND FUNCTIONING OF THE MISSION
MINUSMA
MINUSMA
• United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission
in Mali
• 25 April 2013
• Political process and a number of security-related stabilization
tasks
• Population centres and lines of communication
• Protecting civilians, human rights monitoring, humanitarian
assistance, return of displaced persons, State authority, free
and peaceful elections
12. 4. ESTABLISHMENT AND FUNCTIONING OF THE MISSION
MINUSMA
Robust ROE
Protect
civilians & UN
personnel
Cooperation
with Malian
forces –
French Forces
Supporting political
process and helping
stabilize Mali
13. MANDATE
ANALISIS SEG. COUNCIL
AUTORICED DO
SOME TASKS
• ACCORDING TO THE CHAPTER VII OF THE CHART
OF UN.
• WITH THE PURPOUSE TO ACOMPLISH THE
MANDATE
MISSION
TASKS
• HELP TO THE AUTORITIES TO ESTABLISH THE COUNTRY AND
APLY THE TRANSITION PAPER.
• GIVING PARTICULARY ATTENTION TO PROTECT CIVILIANS AN D
HUMAN RIGHTS.
• TO CREATE THE NECESARY CONDITIONS TO GIVE THE
ASSISTANCE AND THE RETURN OF DISPLACED PEOPLE.
OTHER
TASKS
• PREPARING THE FREE ELECTIONS
• TRY TO INCREASE THE AUTORITIE OF THE STATE.
14. THE COUNCIL APROBED THAT THE MISSION MUST TO
GUARANTEE THE
SECURITY AND
PROTECTION OF
CIVILIANS
HELPING TO THE
NATIONAL DIALOGUE
ABOUT POLITIC
GIVE SUPPORT TO
RESTABLISH THE
AUTORITY OF THE
STATE
15. THE COUNCIL NEED
OF THE MISSION INCREASE
THE
PRESENCE
• THROUGH PATROLS OF
LONG RANGE,
PARTICULARY IN PLACES
WHERE CIVILIANS ARE
IN RISK.
TO GIVE
PROTECTION
• TO THE WOMEN AN
CHILDREN THROUGH
THE MOVEMENT OF
ASSESORS IN THAT
TOPICS.
TO INCREASE
THE TRUST
• TO PREVENT AND
REDUCE THE
CONFLICTS.
• SCOUTING ON ABBUSES
AND HUMAN RIGHTS
VIOLATIONS.
16. THE COUNCIL ORDERED TO RESPECT THIS DISPOSITIONS:
IN ORDER TO GET
IN ADVANCE AN
INCLUSIVE
PROCESS OPEN
TO COMUNITIES
IN MALI.
TO STABLISH AN
INTERNATIONAL
COMITÉ TO
INVESTIGATE.
THE FREEDOM
OF PRISSONERS
THE COUNCIL
EXPRESSED THE
INCONDITIONAL
SUPPORT TO THE
SRSG.
17. SECURITY SITUATION
THERE WERE SOME
VIOLENT ACTS ON 17 MAY.
DURING THE VISIT OF
FIRST MINISTER.
THERE WERE SOME
PRISONNERS
FRENCH FORCES ARE
FIGHTING AGAINST
ARMED GROUPS.
18. SECURITY SITUATION
AFTER TWO MONTHS OF THE FRANCAISE
INERVENTION THERE WERE SIGNIFICATIVE
ADVANCES.
THE TERRITORIAL INTEGRITY IS IN PROCESS OF
RESTABLISH COMPLETELY.
THERE HAVE HAD STARTED DISCUSS BETWEEN THE
SEC. COUNCIL WITH OTHER AFRICAN COUNTRIES.
19. THE POLITIC
PROCESS IS THE
CENTER OF
ATENTION OF
THE CRISIS
THE PRESIDEN
ANOUNCED
THEY WILL
HAVE FREE
ELECTIONS.
AT THIS FHASE
OF
STABLISHMENT
IS NECESARY
TO ANALISE
THE
DEVELOVMENT
ASPECT. IN
ORDER TO
REACH THE
PEACE.
SECURITY SITUATION
20. SECURITY SITUATION
IT WILL BE PRIORITY TO THE
REACTIVATION OF PROJECTS
WHICH TRY TO IMPROVE LIVE
CONDITIONS.
COMUNITIES ARE AN
IMPORTANT PAPER
IN ACTIVITIES OF
DEVELOPMENT
23. crew
•A TOTALY OF 12.600 UNIFORMED EFECTIVES,
INCLUDING:
11.200 MILITARY EFECTIVE
1.400 POLICIES.
•CIVILIAN COMPONENT
AT (30 JUN 2014)
•9.277 UNIFORMED PERSONEL
8.323 MILITARY
954 POLICE AGENTS
•476 INTERNATIONAL CIVIL PERSONNEL*
•369 LOCAL CIVIL PERSON*
•95 UN VOLUNTEERS
24. DEATH
•18 SOLDIERS
_____
•18 TOTALY.
FINANCY ASPECTS
•FINANCY METHOD: RESPECT TO THE
SPECIAL ACCOUNT
•APROVED BUDGET ( 2013 -
2014): $602.000.000
25. 8. CONCLUSION
• The rebel attacks destroy the internal structure of Mali avoiding the nations
development.
• The support given by UN to Mali help that country to stabilize some internal
process.
9. RECOMMENDATION
• Continue given support to Mali in order to complete the UN Mandate.
• Increase the supervision on rebel groups in order to put down all the
negatives efforts carried out by them.
In recent years, Mali has been confronted by a profound crisis with serious political, security, socio-economic, humanitarian and human rights consequences. The crisis stems from long-standing structural conditions such as weak State institutions; ineffective governance; fragile social cohesion; deep-seated feelings among communities in the north of being neglected, marginalized and unfairly treated by the central Government; a weak and externally dependent, albeit vibrant, civil society; and the effects of environmental degradation, climate change and economic shocks. These conditions were exacerbated by more recent factors of instability, including corruption, nepotism, abuse of power, internal strife and deteriorating capacity of the national army.
2012
Attacks against Government forces in the north.
took power, suspended the Constitution and dissolved the Government institutions.
The coup accelerated the collapse of the State in the north, allowing MNLA to easily overrun Government forces in the regions of Kidal, Gao and Timbuktu and proclaim an independent State of Azawad on 6 April. Shortly thereafter, tensions emerged among the armed groups in the north and, by 18 November, Ansar Dine and MUJAO had driven MNLA out of the main towns of Gao, Timbuktu and Kidal.
Following the coup d’état, UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for West Africa, Said Djinnit, offered the support of the United Nations to the Malian authorities. As a result, the Mali interim authorities requested United Nations assistance to build the capacity of the Malian transitional authorities in the areas of political negotiation, elections, governance, security sector reform and humanitarian assistance.
Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) appointed the President of Burkina Faso, Blaise Compaoré, to mediate in the crisis. On 6 April, the military junta and ECOWAS signed a framework agreement that led to the resignation of the then President, Amadou Toumani Touré, on 8 April and the appointment of the Speaker of the National Assembly, Dioncounda Traoré, as interim President on 12 April. The agreement provided for the establishment of a transitional Government, headed by a prime minister with executive powers.
The security situation in Mali underwent a serious deterioration in early January 2013, when elements of Ansar Dine and the Movement for Unity and Jihad in West Africa, with the support of Al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb, advanced southwards. They clashed with the Malian army north of the town of Konna, some 680 kilometres from Bamako, forcing the soldiers to withdraw. Terrorist and other armed elements also advanced in the west, taking control of the town of Diabaly on 14 January.
The capture of Konna by extremist groups led the Malian transitional authorities to request the assistance of France to defend Mali’s sovereignty and restore its territorial integrity. In response, military operations against terrorist and associated elements were initiated on 11 January under “Operation Serval”, led by France, in support of the Malian defence and security forces. The deployment of AFISMA was accelerated following the military intervention, allowing some of the contingents to move into different parts of northern Mali in February.
As a result of the French and African military operations alongside the Malian army in northern areas, the security situation in Mali significantly improved. By the end of January, State control had been restored in most major northern towns, such as Diabaly, Douentza, Gao, Konna and Timbuktu. Most terrorist and associated forces withdrew northwards into the Adrar des Ifoghas mountains while others, mainly local Malians, reportedly blended into local communities.
Despite these gains, serious security challenges remained, including continued terrorist activities and military operations in some areas. The need to restore the integrity of Mali’s territory and ensure the physical security of communities in the north continued to be a central priority. Even when full territorial integrity is regained, many serious security risks will remain, including terrorist attacks, weapons proliferation, drug smuggling and other related criminal activities, which are likely to continue to undermine governance and development in Mali for the foreseeable future.
The United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) was established by Security Council resolution 2100 of 25 April 2013. Under the terms of the resolution, the mission would support the political process and carry out a number of security-related stabilization tasks, with a focus on major population centres and lines of communication, protecting civilians, human rights monitoring, the creation of conditions for the provision of humanitarian assistance and the return of displaced persons, the extension of State authority and the preparation of free, inclusive and peaceful elections.
The Mission would operate under robust rules of engagement with a mandate to use all necessary means to address threats to the implementation of its mandate, which would include protection of civilians under imminent threat of physical violence and protection of United Nations personnel from residual threats, within its capabilities and its areas of deployment. This could include the conduct of operations on its own or in cooperation with the Malian defence and security forces. French forces deployed in Mali were also authorized to intervene in support of MINUSMA when under imminent and serious threat upon request of the Secretary-General.
Peacekeeping has proven to be one of the most effective tools available to the UN to assist host countries navigate the difficult path from conflict to peace.
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