Maddy Fry

Maddy Fry is an undergraduate History student at the School of Oriental and African Studies, with a focus on the history of Africa and with an elective in the Legal Systems of Asia and Africa. She is an intern for oD's terrorism and security section.

Spain agrees to take in former Guantanamo Bay inmates

Spanish government agrees to house former terrorist suspects. Sydney bomb plotters sentenced. Tymoshenko accuses Yanukovych of vote-rigging. British journalist arrested in Gaza. UN sends envoy to Burma. All this and more in today's briefing.

By Maddy Fry

/ 15 Feb 2010

Likely Yanukovych victory alters the balance of power in eastern Europe

Yanukovych victory may redraw spheres of influence in eastern Europe. Afghan police detained after killing of children. North Korea frees American missionary. Iranian president calls for enrichment work to begin. French police in scuffle with migrants. All this and more in today's update.

By Maddy Fry

/ 8 Feb 2010

Israel admits to using white phosphorous in Gaza

Israeli government disciplines soldiers responsible for the white phosphorous attack on a UN compound in Gaza. Gaddafi’s bid for AU leadership rejected. Russian police disperse demonstrators. British couple claim ill treatment at hands of Somali captors. Haiti withholds Americans accused of smuggl

By Maddy Fry

/ 1 Feb 2010

Burmese Junta raises prospect of Suu Kyi release in November

Burmese dictatorship sets date for potential release of pro-democracy activist. Concern over possibility of violent Sri Lankan elections. Daughter of Yeltsin speaks out against Putin. China defends internet controls. All this and more in today's briefing.

By Maddy Fry

/ 25 Jan 2010

Exiled Guinean leader speaks out

Capt. Camara supports Guinea's fight for democracy Second round imminent in Ukrainian presidential election ‘Chemical Ali’ faces death sentence Yemeni security forces capture armed militants Chavez strikes out at US ‘occupation’ of Haiti

By Maddy Fry

/ 18 Jan 2010

North Korea wants formal peace treaty in return for disarmament

North Korea offers disarmament talks if US ends sanctions. New wave of attacks on Malaysian churches. Violence continues between political factions in Karachi. Sudan dismisses warnings of renewed conflict. President of Yemen declares willingness to talk with Al Qaeda. All this and much more in tod

By Maddy Fry

/ 11 Jan 2010

Chilean election sees revision of Pinochet legacy

Chilean elections see potential rightward swing. Iranian men don headscarves in protest. Mugabe reelected leader of Zanu-PF. Thailand intercepts North Korean arms shipment. 31 prisoners escape in Philippines jailbreak.

By Maddy Fry

/ 14 Dec 2009

Students' Day in Iran sees police crackdown

Anti-government protesters in Iran subject to police violence. US clueless on Bin Laden’s location. Police in Sudan break up opposition rally. Zimbabwe still in need of $378m in aid. India and Russia reach agreement on nuclear programme. All this and more in today's update.

By Maddy Fry

/ 7 Dec 2009

Iran announces plans for more enrichment facilities

Iran intends to continue its uranium enrichment programme. Somali pirates take America-bound oil vessel. Israel outlines prisoner exchange. Britain insists Pakistan and Afghanistan contribute more to counter-insurgency. Saudi Arabian claims victory over Yemeni rebels. All this and more in today's

By Maddy Fry

/ 30 Nov 2009

Rwanda’s human rights failings exposed in Commonwealth bid

Rwanda’s Commonwealth bid meets opposition on human rights grounds. Iran’s opposition resolute in the face of government crackdown. Iraqi government bypasses electoral veto. 21 killed in violence over Philippine elections. Algerian 9/11 suspect proved innocent. All this and more in today's securit

By Maddy Fry

/ 23 Nov 2009

Iran warned time running out for negotiated nuclear settlement

Iran faces mounting international pressure on nuclear issue. UN considering withdrawal from Congo. Militants bombard French hosted talks in Afghanistan. Obama calls for extension of universal rights to China. US demands release of Burmese dissidents. Clinton outlines narrow goals in Afghanistan. A

By Maddy Fry

/ 16 Nov 2009

Abbas resignation threat puts PA in jeopardy

Abbas's threat to resign puts PA in jeopardy. China outlines £6bn plan for African development. Saudi forces gain ground against Shia insurgents. Market bombing kills mayor and eleven others near Peshawar, Pakistan. Iraq agrees essential electoral law. Obama announces 34,000 more troops for Afghan

By Maddy Fry

/ 9 Nov 2009