Security Council Extends UN Peacekeeping Force in Abyei Till 2015

The Security Council today extended the United Nations peacekeeping force in Abyei - a resource-rich area contested by Sudan and South Sudan - as part of the Organization's ongoing efforts to maintain peace and protect civilians there.

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Security Council Extends UN Peacekeeping Force in Abyei Till 2015

The Security Council today extended the United Nations peacekeeping force in Abyei - a resource-rich area contested by Sudan and South Sudan...

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Zambia: Former Air Force Chief Jailed

By Clement Malambo

Former Zambia Air Force (ZAF) Commander Lt. Gen. Andrew Sakala 64, has been sentenced to five years in prison with hard labour for theft by public servant involving K1.5m (K1.5b old currency). Gen. Sakala was found guilty of the offence and convicted on Monday October 6, 2014. But his co-accused, Lt. Gen. Wisdom Lopa former Zambia Army (ZA) Commander and Maj. Gen. Anthony Yeta former Zambia National Service (ZNS) Commandant were acquitted.

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Zambia: Former Air Force Chief Jailed

By Clement Malambo Former Zambia Air Force (ZAF) Commander Lt. Gen. Andrew Sakala 64, has been sentenced to five years in prison with hard l...

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