One of Assad’s mass graves is found, with as many as 100,000 bodies But justice for the victims of the Assad regime will be slow

Not a surprise, but shocking nonetheless. We must do more to protect #civilians before, during & after conflicts.

#Accountability & #justice for #Syria. Families deserve to know what happened to their loved ones.

“The mother of a dead person can sleep, but the mother of a missing son never will.”

Thanks to #USUN for hosting event focusing on #foodsecurity, #hungerinconflict, & #SDG2 on this rainy December day during their #UNSC Pres. “Data shows hunger in stable states going down and in conflict states is going up - we need to be honest about the problem here” - #IRC Pres David Miliband

A Lot of Gray in Going Green In an interview, Yezid Sayigh discusses how military-managed projects in Egypt can advance environmental objectives.

Interesting piece re: advancing environmental objectives in military projects in Egypt.

"The Egyptian military has delivered 25–38 percent of all publicly funded construction—including dozens of new cities and transport infrastructure—over the past decade"

carnegieendowment.org/middle-east/...

Assad flees to Moscow as Syria rebels capture Damascus | CNN The long rule of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad is over, after rebels swept into the capital Damascus on Sunday. Follow the latest live news updates here.

Rejoicing with the people of #Syria who have long called for freedom from tyranny. Hesitant as well for what will come, particularly for civilians, but hoping for #peace and #justice, especially for those political #detainees who have now been freed and their families. For now, #hope ☮️🕊️

Packed house to discuss “ #ProtectionofCivilians @ 25” today in NYC at #UNHQ.

Thanks to @stimsoncenter.bsky.social, CIVIC, #Switzerland, #Canada, and #Uruguay for bringing this all together.

“I now know that ‘the American’ is a mix of many backgrounds and ethnicities and describing ‘the American’ as one is impossible”

The inter-linkages between climate change, environmental degradation and conflicts need to be addressed at #COP29. That's why @paxforpeace.bsky.social supports these Common Principles for Effective Climate Finance and Action for Relief, Recovery, and Peace.
ecosystemforpeace.org/principles

Briefing on civilian protection insights from the war in #Ukraine conducted by PAX and Center for Civilians in conflict during Day 2 of the #CHMR collaboration workshop to over 150 DoD civilian protection specialists.

U.S. Center at COP29 Daily Schedule - United States Department of State Please note U.S. Center events are subject to change. Check back to this website for the latest updates.

#COP29: Catch speakers from USAID, DoS, DoD, and UNDP talk about “Strengthening Global Security through Climate Resilience: Emerging Frameworks and Strategies” at 900-945 AZT today at the US Center. www.state.gov/climate-cris...

Statement on the African Union’s efforts to address Climate Change, Peace, and Security By Dr Alhaji Sarjoh Bah, Director, Conflict Management Directorate, Political Affairs, Peace and Security Depart... Excellencies, Esteemed representatives and delegations, Ladies and gentlemen, On behalf of His Excellency Bankole Adeoye, Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security, I would like to expres...

African Union statement on climate, peace & security from COP29 lays out climate response principles and priorities agreed to over last 6 years www.peaceau.org/en/article/s...

Beyond Defence: The Indian Army’s Role in Disaster Relief and Resilience - Punekar News Defence - Beyond Defence: The Indian Army’s Role in Disaster Relief and Resilience

This is basically a press release from the Indian military, but includes many examples of how military responds to climate-driven hazards.

www.punekarnews.in/beyond-defen...