The document summarizes United Nations events and global news this week. It discusses sectarian violence in the Central African Republic between Muslim and Christian groups, with the UN authorizing European troops to use force and expanding its peacebuilding mandate. In Burundi, the UN secretary general proposed extending the UN mission for a year, while the UN office head wants it to end before elections. Ukraine is on the brink of civil war, with anti-protest laws inhibiting freedoms, while the UN calls for democracy and cooperation. It also lists upcoming Model UN conferences in February and March.

1. United Nations and Global
Events
This week

2. The CAR
 Sectarian fighting between the Muslim Seleka and
the Christian Anti - Balaka groups
 The Security Council has authorised EU troops to
use force to quell violence in the CAR, and has
expanded the peacebuilding mandate in the
country.
 Building upon the current arms embargo, the
council also deployed asset freezes and travel
bans to halt military growth in the country.

3. Burundi
 Current political violence and intra-party conflict
 Ban Ki Moon has proposed to extend the UN
mission to Burundi for another year.
 The head of the UN office Burundi wants the UN
mission to end before the crucial elections

4. Ukraine
 On the brink of civil war
 Both Yanukovych and parliament have failed to
strengthen the economy and tackle corruption
 Yanukovych offered to appoint head of opposition as
Prime Minister, but protesters want him gone
 After this rejection, parliament passed anti-protest
laws
 These laws inhibit NGO actions, meaning the rights
and freedoms of political freedoms of Ukrainians are
stifled
 UN reiterates the need for democracy and political
cooperation from Ukraine officials, but are yet to act
otherwise

5. MUN Events
LeedsMUN - Feb 7 - 9
CardiffMUN - Feb 28 – Mar 2
BathMUN - Mar 7 - 9
SAIMUN (Dublin) - Apr 14 – 17

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