Monthly Archives: June 2008
Mugabe calls for western sanctions to bolster Southern African democracy
This was too striking to ignore. From Foreign Affairs, Winter 1987/88 Robert G. Mugabe is Prime Minister of the Republic of Zimbabwe, and currently chairman of the Non-Aligned Movement. “As a nation with long-term interests in southern Africa and a … Continue reading
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Did Ramos Horta botch his bid?
A fun read from The Age Not diplomatic: Did Ramos Horta botch his bid for UN job? IT WAS Jose Ramos Horta’s Hamlet moment, and he played it for more than it was worth. He agonised for a month over … Continue reading
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UN Watch: Micheline Calmy Rey
Not a name widely discussed, but this campaign from UN Watch raises the possible candidacy of the Swiss Foreign Minister. I have heard no independent confirmation of it yet… seems questionable whether the post would go to a European. ……………….. … Continue reading
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Ramos Horta “says no”
This from Reuters and this from the IHT confirms it. What a curious saga indeed. Did Mr Ramos Horta get ahead of himself, only to be slapped down by SG Ban yesterday? Was he even in the running to begin … Continue reading
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Ban K-M on Ramos Horta: “never spoken to anybody to offer nomination”
From today’s press encounter: “It may take a few more days before I will be able to submit the final candidate to the General Assembly for confirmation. At this time, I would like to make it quite clear that I … Continue reading
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Ramos Horta speaks of possible candidacy
This from ABC News; many others including BBC, AP and Reuters are also reporting it. What is encouraging is that he is going public with his interest in the job; a move that is likely to spark public debate about … Continue reading
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AP: Ramos Horta has accepted job?
This from the IHT: Lawmakers: East Timor President Ramos-Horta accepts top UN human rights job The Associated Press DILI, East Timor: President Jose Ramos-Horta, who narrowly escaped an assassination attempt by rebel soldiers earlier this year, has accepted the top … Continue reading
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Latest: Pillay vs Jilani?
Well, Ramos Horta theorising aside, the latest word is that the contenders for Mr Ban’s favour have narrowed to two women: Judge Pillay (who has been widely discussed), and Hina Jilani, a Pakistani human rights activist, whose name had been … Continue reading
