Security in eastern DR Congo continues to worsen, Security Council hears

Security in eastern DR Congo continues to worsen, Security Council hears

“So far, the ceasefire between the M23 and the FARDC has held up relatively well and has contributed to some security gains”, said UN Assistant Secretary-General for Africa Martha Pobee. “The relative calm in Rutshuru territory, for example, allowed more than 45,000 people from the Bishusha group to return home”, she said.  She noted, however, that…

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Voting continues in the second phase of the presidential elections in Turkey

Voting continues in the second phase of the presidential elections in Turkey

Photo courtesy of Foreign Media Voting continues today in the second phase of the presidential election in Turkey, where President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Kemal Kilic Daroglu are competing. According to foreign news agencies, the polling process started at 8 am local time and will continue till 5 pm. According to foreign media, President Erdoğan…

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