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🔴 2025 was a bloody affair. 2026 promises little better.
My colleagues, with @atwoodr and I unpack @CrisisGroup’s 10 Conflicts to Watch this coming year in collaboration with @ForeignPolicy. 1/5
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- Urgent action needed on #Ethiopia’s #Tigray war: after its meeting today, 21 October, @CrisisGroup calls on the #UNSC to issue a statement reflecting the perilous circumstances, as has been underscored by UN Secretary-General António Guterres.
- Russia’s invasion of Ukraine triggered widespread condemnation across the globe. In Africa, most governments have since taken a cautious approach as they navigate a complex balancing act, a fact lost in some analysis of the war. Thoughts on the view from the continent 🧵
- UN Security Council to meet on Thursday behind closed doors to discuss #Ethiopia's #Tigray region. Top concern is vital need to secure more humanitarian access. voanews.com/africa/diploma…
- To @CrisisGroup supporters: under my leadership, everything we do will remain focused on this singular mission 👉stopping people from dying and suffering due to war. crisisgroup.org/global/new-cha… via @crisisgroup
- The war in Ukraine is the gravest immediate peril to international peace & security for decades. Its global impact is already widely felt, from Venezuela to Iran. This is only the beginning. Ahead of an upcoming @CrisisGroup statement, a few thoughts on why we should all care:
- Seven African leaders were toppled by their militaries in the last three years. In this @ForeignAffairs essay with @mutigam, we outline the deeper context in which these coups are emerging and why they have stirred so much anxiety. Thread 1/11 foreignaffairs.com/africa/crisis-….
- Delivery of desperately needed humanitarian aid is crucial for the population of #Tigray, who have not received any form of such aid since December. The federal government's declaration is welcome - now this promise must be translated into action! reuters.com/article/us-eth…
- So glad that we no longer have to continue this most painful countdown. Michael is coming home and with Michael Spavor. There are not enough words to express the joy of @CrisisGroup family. We join the families of both Michaels in this AMAZING news.Today is 1020 days since our colleague Michael Kovrig was arbitrarily jailed by China. His sole offence was to be a Canadian in the wrong place at the wrong time. Every day his grit and character in the face of injustice inspire us. #FreeMichaelKovrig fal.cn/3iu9F
- 1/ My colleagues Ali Vaez and Dina Esfandiary are, once again, the targets of baseless attacks and personal abuse for their work on Iran. As President of @CrisisGroup, I stand behind our mandate to engage all sides in a conflict and find peaceful solutions.
- The day we have been waiting for 1,020 days has finally arrived. Michael Kovrig is free. To Beijing: We welcome this most just decision. Ottawa: Thank you for your steadfast support for our colleague. Washington: Thank you for your willingness to support an ally & our colleague.
- Very much looking forward to the scene where she’s briefed by @CrisisGroup analysts and gives a pithy quote that ends up as a report footnote.Keri Russell will star in & exec produce The Diplomat, an 8-ep political thriller where she'll play a career diplomat who lands a high-profile job she's unsuited for in the midst of an international crisis, creating tectonic implications for her marriage and her political future.
- Very pleased to announce @CrisisGroup @mutigam will succeed me as Africa Program Director & will work with @PaulineBax1 @RinaldoD1 to take our work to even greater heights. Thanks to Africa Program colleagues for our wonderful years; looking forward to championing your good work.
