Vol. 49, No. 4
A bi-monthly newsletter on international justice and peace issues.
July - August 2024
Gaza: Catholics Call for Nonviolence as Famine Looms
Thousands of U.S. Catholics have signed an open letter to Pres. Biden calling for a comprehensive ceasefire in Gaza as threats of starvation grow in the Palestinian enclave.
Haiti: Kenyan Forces Arrive
Jake Johnston offers analysis of the launch of the Multinational Security Support mission in Haiti.
Not Forgetting the Imprisoned in El Salvador
Maryknoll Lay Missioner Bob Cunningham reflects on his recently restarted prison ministry in El Salvador’s state of emergency. This article was originally published by the Maryknoll Lay Missioners on May 20, 2024.
The Threat of Deep-Sea Mining
UN authorities and environmental experts struggle to confront the threats posed by underwater mining.
UN Climate Conference Ends with Impasse
The preparatory conference for COP 29, held in Bonn, Germany, stalled over questions of financing.
Freeing Fishers from Modern Slavery at Sea
Maryknoll Fr. Joy Tajonera served as the lead organizer and host of the three-day International Conference on Fisher’s Welfare in the Chinese city of Taichung this past May.
President Biden Limits Asylum
An executive order effectively closes the U.S. southern border to people seeking asylum.
UN: Maryknoll at the Indigenous Peoples Forum
Maryknoll missioners joined Indigenous people at the UN calling for greater attention to their self-determination, needs of Indigenous youth, and financing opportunities.
New York Legislature Weighs Sovereign Debt Laws
Legislation in the state of New York has the potential to ease the international sovereign debt crisis for countries around the world, including Kenya.
House Passes Military Spending Bill with Little Debate
The House passed the National Defense Authorization Act in short order, largely along party lines, despite calls from faith groups and others to divert spending to human needs.
Sudan: Act Now to Stop Another Genocide
A highly regarded human rights organization warns that world power intervention may be needed for truce.
Farm Bill Stalled in House
Political maneuvering over the five-year-long bill may result in a deferred renewal.
