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Both sides in Syria abuse human rights - U.N. report

Government forces executed entire families in their homes and rebels tortured and killed soldiers and government supporters - U.N. report

Syrian security forces kill four protesters-activists
Thirty die in Mali-Burkina Faso ethnic border clash

The dispute between Dogon farmers and nomadic Fulani herders originated from an agreement which allows Burkina herders to take their livestock to camps in Mali
Coming weeks critical to tackle Sahel hunger – U.N. humanitarian chief

Next three weeks crucial in getting aid to people before the rainy season starts

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A New Commitment to Food Security from G8, but Empty Promises Remain

25 May 2012 00:00 BST | Comments ( 0 )
By Tom Arnold, CEO, Concern Worldwide |
I have just returned from a whirlwind visit to Washington, DC and Chicago, where I participated in a number of events around ...
Livestock: Cure or curse?

24 May 2012 11:19 BST | Comments ( 0 )
Neil Palmer | Climate Conversations
A little-known forage grass could turn livestock from climate’s black sheep to a holy cow
Will agriculture make it at Rio+20?

24 May 2012 10:55 BST | Comments ( 0 )
Robynne Anderson | Climate Conversations
“Sustainable Development Goals” may supplant “Millennium Development Goals”, and agriculture will be a key part of achieving ...
Falling short of MDG targets in Pakistan

24 May 2012 05:14 BST | Comments ( 0 )
Mahmood Arshad | Asia Views
Progress towards achieving Millennium Development Goals remains a challenge for Pakistan. MDG 4 requires a two third ...
Is a humanitarian crisis emerging in southern Europe?

23 May 2012 15:36 BST | Comments ( 2 )
Megan Rowling | AlertNet News Blog
Doctors of the World is seeing a rise in the numbers of Greeks asking for food, shelter and medical help
Making infrastructure work for the poor

23 May 2012 12:37 BST | Comments ( 0 )
Peter Bosshard | Climate Conversations
Small-scale and off-grid renewable energy – not big infrastructure projects - is the answer for the world’s electricity ...