UN launches conflict 'swat team'

The United Nations has set up a team of experts in conflict mediation who can deploy quickly to global hotspots with advice on power sharing, constitution drafting, security, justice and human rights.

UN undersecretary general for political affairs Lynn Pascoe likened the six-member team of mobile mediators to “a SWAT team” that could respond to requests from UN officials in the field, governments and regional groups.