Articles by Laura Hilger

Monday 14th June

Violence escalates in southern Kyrgyzstan

Laura Hilger, 14 June 2010
Violence escalates in southernKyrgyzstan, killing 114. Israel launches flotilla inquiry. 15 killed, 45 wounded in Baghdad blast. Colombian military officials rescued after 12 years. All this and more, in today's security update.
Monday 7th June

UN launches inquiry as Israel intercepts second peace flotilla

Laura Hilger, 7 June 2010
UN launches inquiry as Israel intercepts second peace flotilla. US identified as world’s greatest user of targeted killings. Philippine rebels interested in renewed talks. Sudanese president barred from African Union conference. US missiles used in Yemen raids. All this and more, in today’s security update.
Monday 24th May

US-China summit begins in Beijing

Laura Hilger, 24 May 2010
US-China summit begins, Clinton advocates joint action against North Korea. 25 killed in Islamist attacks in Somalia. Thai government extends curfew as Bangkok returns to normal trading. Jamaica declares state of emergency in two Kingston parishes. UN children’s camp in Gaza torched. All this and more in today’s security update.
Monday 10th May

Israel and Palestine re-enter peace negotiations

Laura Hilger, 10 May 2010
Indirect Israel-Palestine peace talks underway after four-month deadlock. Death toll rises as Thai peace plan stalls. Afghan peace draft considers Taliban exile. four killed as elections begin in the Philippines. All this and more in today’s security update.
Monday 26th April

Unprecedented protests in Lebanon call for secularism

Laura Hilger, 26 April 2010
Lebanese protestors demand secularism. Thai PM rejects protestors’ offer as counter-movements gain strength. Clashes in south Sudan kill 58. Al-Qaeda confirms death of top leaders. Iran tests new missiles in annual military manoeuvers. All this and more, in today's security update.
Monday 19th April

Thai army deployed as ‘red-shirts’ move towards Bangkok’s business district

Laura Hilger, 19 April 2010
Political upheaval in Thailand reaches new levels as opposition threaten counter-protests. Sudan elections criticised, but seen as positive step forward. Iranian leader Khameini labels US ‘nuclear criminal’. Constitutional clause hinders formation of new Iraqi government. Clinton urges renewed peace efforts in the Middle East. All this and more, in todays security update.
Monday 12th April

Landmark Sudanese elections marred by confusion, delay and allegations of fraud

Laura Hilger, 12 April 2010
Sudan polling starts amidst delays and confusion. Polish president and other elites died in plane crash. Obama hosts ‘unprecedented’ nuclear summit. Death toll rises to 21 in Bangkok protests. Ousted Kyrgyz president defiant as interim leader takes office. All this and more, in today's security update.
Monday 29th March

Female suicide bombers hit Moscow Metro

Laura Hilger, 29 March 2010
Moscow Metro blasts kill 37. Israel closes the West Bank as U.S.-Israeli relations worsen. President Obama makes surprise visit to Afghanistan. Violence in Iraq as coalition talks begin. Thai protests continue as protest leaders meet with PM. All this and more, in today’s security update.
Monday 22nd March

Mitchell called in after bloody weekend in the West Bank

Laura Hilger, 22 March 2010
U.S. envoy dispatched following settlement row and escalating violence in the West Bank. Tight race as Iraqis await final election results. FARC kidnaps five in Colombia. Influential Nepalese peace broker dies at 86. All this and more in today’s security briefing.
Monday 15th March

Israeli settlement announcement stalls peace drive in middle east

Laura Hilger, 15 March 2010
Israeli settlement announcement creates further tension. Thai protests as PM refuses ultimatum. Public frustration in Iraq as al-Maliki pulls ahead. Growing arms trade could spark global arms race. Top Hamas leader arrest in West Bank. All this and more, in today’s openSecurity update.
Monday 8th March

Attacks kill 38 on polling day in Iraq

Laura Hilger, 8 March 2010
Attacks on election day kill 38 in Iraq. Renewed peace effort for Israel and Palestine. US-South Korean military drills spark North Korean anger. Reprisal attacks leave at least 100 dead in Nigeria. Explosion in Lahore kills 11. All this as more, in today’s update.
Monday 1st March

Eight magnitude earthquake leaves hundreds dead, millions displaced in Chile

Laura Hilger, 1 March 2010
Earthquake in Chile causes mass destruction and displacement. Islamist opposition orders the World Food Programme out of Somalia. Colombia’s election race begins as President Uribe denied third term. Northern Liberia under curfew following the outbreak of religious violence. Malaysian peace monitors arrive in the Philippines in an attempt to revive talks. All this and more in today's update.
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