http://www.crisisgroup.org The International Crisis Group (Crisis Group) is an independent, non-profit, non-governmental organisation committed to preventing and resolving deadly conflict. en-us Copyright 2010 Crisis Group Tue, 9 Feb 2010 19:57:48 +0100 360 http://www.crisisgroup.org/rss/CrisisGroup.jpg http://www.crisisgroup.org http://www.crisisgroup.org/home/index.cfm?id=6510 Two actual or potential conflict situations around the world deteriorated and two improved in January 2010, according to CrisisWatch. In Haiti, up to 200,000 are feared dead in a devastating earthquake that has reversed much of the country’s recent progress in institutional strengthening, while a fresh outbreak of violence between Muslims and Christians in Nigeria claimed at least 320 lives. The situation improved in Guinea where hopes for an end to military rule were raised after successful talks between junta leaders and regional mediator Blaise Campaoré.

Read full report ]]> Mon, 1 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.crisisgroup.org/home/index.cfm?id=6464 Read op-ed ]]> Thu, 7 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.crisisgroup.org/home/index.cfm?id=6455 Read full report ]]> Mon, 4 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.crisisgroup.org/home/index.cfm?id=6449 The decision on whether to change the constitution to enable President Álvaro Uribe to seek a third consecutive term in 2010 will have important consequences for Colombia’s efforts to resolve its armed conflict and tensions with its neighbours. The International Crisis Group examines the process of enabling a third presidential term and why the decision on this fundamental issue needs to be accompanied by a recognition that pressing questions of national security, strengthening of democratic institutions and conflict resolution will not wait and should not depend on who may sit in the presidential office after August 2010.

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