TORONTO, Feb. 21, 2014 – As Ukraine’s president and opposition leaders signed a new deal Friday meant to end the country’s political crisis and violence that has turned its capital, Kiev, into a war zone, it remains to be seen if the proposed agreement will help shift Ukraine’s political future. The months-long crisis, which resulted in […]
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Expert available: York U prof can offer in-depth analysis of crisis in Syria
Toronto, September 3, 2013 – York University International Development Professor Merouan Mekouar is available for media interviews in English, French and Arabic regarding the ongoing turmoil in Syria, including the ramifications of outside military intervention. York University is helping to shape the global thinkers and thinking that will define tomorrow. York U’s unwavering commitment to […]
York U symposium looks at how to take action in Sudan and South Sudan crisis
Toronto, July 2, 2013 – York University’s Centre for Refugee Studies will host a symposium July 3-5 examining what steps can be taken in Sudan and South Sudan to bring stability to the region and end human right violations and rising rates of refugees. Prior to gaining independence in 2011, South Sudan was part of […]
