International Organizations

Sudan: Border Demarcation Critical Ahead of Sudan Referendum, Says Expert

3 Sep 2010

An international conflict prevention think-tank says North and South Sudan must take political action to define their mutual border if they hope to avoid future complications and a return to conflict.

DILG joins NGOs towards achieving transparent, accountable governance

3 Sep 2010

DAVAO City, Sept. 4, 2010—Local and Interior Government Secretary Jesse Robredo has joined at least 20 civil society organizations (CSOs) in Mindanao, together with officials of The Asia Foundation (TAF) and United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in taking the ambitious, bold and historic first step towards a more transparent and accountable governance in the region. read more

New Iran sanctions put freeze on assets

3 Sep 2010

Tokyo announced additional sanctions against Iran over its nuclear programs Friday, including freezing assets of individuals and organizations related to the work, and suspending new Japanese investment in oil and gas development there. The fresh measures follow a U.N. Security Council resolution adopted in June after Iran refused to adhere to its obligations under the International Atomic ...