Mina Fabulous

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Mina Fabulous follows the news, especially what is going on in the US State Department. Mina turns State Department waffle into plain English. Mina Fabulous is the pen name of Carmen Avalino, the NewsBlaze production editor. When she isn't preparing stories for NewsBlaze writers, she writes stories, but to separate her editing and writing identities, she uses the name given by her family and friends.

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Four Russians Killed in UNMISS Helicopter Attack

Africa

Mina Fabulous - Sat December 22, 2012

The US calls on the Government of South Sudan to fully investigate the incident, hold those responsible to account, and take steps to ensure that UN staff are protected from incidents like this in the future.

Rwandan Ex-Minister Convicted for Genocide

Africa

Mina Fabulous - Sat December 22, 2012

According to Ms. Nuland, there are still nine ICTR fugitives at-large, including three high level fugitives who will be prosecuted by the residual mechanism of the ICTR upon capture: Felicien Kabuga, Protais Mpiranya, and Augustin Bizimana.

US Helps Congo Achieve Sustainable Peace

Africa

Mina Fabulous - Fri December 21, 2012

People of North and South Kivu provinces in particular have faced repeated cycles of conflict, atrocities, and displacement, with the current crisis simply being the latest iteration.