The Democratic Republic of Congo has asked the UN to withdraw its troops saying it's failed to protect civilians. So, what's the role of UN peacekeepers? And will this pave the way for private armies to take over?

Join host Mohammed Jamjoom.

Guests:

Moussa Kondo - Executive Director at the Sahel Institute.

Tara O'Connor - Founder and Executive Director at Africa Risk Consulting.

Mukesh Kapila - Former UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Sudan.

The Democratic Republic of Congo has asked the UN to withdraw its troops saying it's failed to protect civilians. So, what's the role of UN peacekeepers? And will this pave the way for private armies to take over?
Join host Mohammed Jamjoom.
Guests:
Moussa Kondo - Executive Director at the Sahel Institute.
Tara O'Connor - Founder and Executive Director at Africa Risk Consulting.
Mukesh Kapila - Former UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Sudan.

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What's the role of UN peacekeepers?

Hospitals in Gaza have become battle zones. Patients and health workers are victims of Israel's war. The director of Kamal Adwan Hospital in the north is missing, after being detained for questioning. How can the UN and the world powers stop Israel from attacking health facilities?

In this Episode:  
Dr Mohammed Abu Mughaiseeb, Deputy Medical Coordinator for Gaza, Doctors Without Borders.
Michael Lynk, Human Rights Lawyer.
Dr Mohammed Adeel Khaleel, Orthopaedic Surgeon.

Host: Imran Khan

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Hospitals in Gaza have become battle zones. Patients and health workers are victims of Israel's war. The director of Kamal Adwan Hospital in the north is missing, after being detained for questioning. How can the UN and the world powers stop Israel from attacking health facilities?
In this Episode: &nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Dr Mohammed Abu Mughaiseeb, Deputy Medical Coordinator for Gaza, Doctors Without Borders.</li>
<li>Michael Lynk, Human Rights Lawyer.</li>
<li>Dr Mohammed Adeel Khaleel, Orthopaedic Surgeon.</li>
</ul>
Host: Imran Khan
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How can the world powers stop Israel from attacking health facilities?

Germany and France's foreign ministers visit Syria telling the new leadership that lifting sanctions will depend on how the country's political future develops. So what do both sides want from each other - and what divides them?

In this Episode:  
Haid Haid, Syrian Columnist and Consulting Fellow, Middle East and North Africa Programme, Chatham House.
Marie Forestier, Senior Adviser, European Institute of Peace. 
Galip Dalay, Non-resident Senior Fellow, Middle East Council on Global Affairs.

Host: Neave Barker


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Germany and France's foreign ministers visit Syria telling the new leadership that lifting sanctions will depend on how the country's political future develops. So what do both sides want from each other - and what divides them?
In this Episode: &nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Haid Haid, Syrian Columnist and Consulting Fellow, Middle East and North Africa Programme, Chatham House.</li>
<li>Marie Forestier, Senior Adviser, European Institute of Peace.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Galip Dalay, Non-resident Senior Fellow, Middle East Council on Global Affairs.</li>
</ul>
Host: Neave Barker 
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What do Germany and France want from Syria?

Talks are expected soon between European powers and Iran on its nuclear programme.
Days later, the man who tore up the last agreement, Donald Trump, will return to the White House. So where do things stand - and what does each side want?

In this Episode:  
Hassan Ahmadian, Professor, University of Tehran.
Ellie Geranmayeh, Deputy Director of MENA Programme at the European Council on Foreign Relations.
Trita Parsi, Executive Vice President at the Quincy Institute in Washington DC.

Host: Imran Khan

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Talks are expected soon between European powers and Iran on its nuclear programme. Days later, the man who tore up the last agreement, Donald Trump, will return to the White House.&nbsp;So where do things stand - and what does each side want?
In this Episode: &nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Hassan Ahmadian, Professor, University of Tehran.</li>
<li>Ellie Geranmayeh, Deputy Director of MENA Programme at the European Council on Foreign Relations.</li>
<li>Trita Parsi, Executive Vice President at the Quincy Institute in Washington DC.</li>
</ul>
Host:&nbsp;Imran Khan
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