The United Nations mission in Haiti
At the frontlines of keeping the peace in Haiti over the last several years has been the UN. As well the UN has a massive humanitarian mission in the country. As the relief effort begins to take shape, the UN will play a huge role in directing and coordinating resources. But right now the mission is recovering from the quake itself. UN Dispatch reports that the head of its humanitarian mission was killed in the quake and that 50-100 people are still trapped in the rubble of their headquarters in Port-au-Prince. They posted this video of the ongoing rescue attempt at the collapsed five story building.
The UN's role in Haiti is absolutely essential for both security and for keeping basic services online. This Collective Journalism piece, A Blue Helmet in Haiti, follows the peacekeeping mission through the streets of the capital.
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The UN's role in Haiti is absolutely essential for both security and for keeping basic services online. This Collective Journalism piece, A Blue Helmet in Haiti, follows the peacekeeping mission through the streets of the capital.
I've set up a group on Current about the Haiti earthquake - as you find new stories and new updates - please add them there.
Recently on the Current News Blog:
- Haiti reeling from 7.0 earthquake - Updates, Video, How to help
- Education shmeducation? - A California graduate's perspective - guest post by: Dan Ucko
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- Malaysian firebombings over Allah use
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