July 31

• Egypt: UN Chief Discusses Concerns With EU Foreign Policy Chief

  Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today voiced his deep concern about the direction of the transition in Egypt in a conversation with European Union High Representative Catherine... Read more »

• Egypt: UNICEF Calls for Protection of Children Amid Ongoing Protests, Violence

  The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has voiced deep concern at reports that children have been killed or injured during the recent violent confrontations in Egypt. Read more »

July 28

• Egypt: UN Chief Calls V-P to Urge Restraint

  Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today expressed his profound concern about the direction in which the transition in Egypt is moving and reiterated his strong condemnation of the... Read more »

July 27

• Egypt: UN Chief Urges Army to Respect Human Rights

  Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today strongly condemned the deadly upsurge of violence in Egypt and called on security forces to respect the right to free speech and assembly while... Read more »

July 26

• Egypt: UN Agency Concerned Over Detention of Syrian Refugees in Egypt

  The United Nations today voiced concern over the detention of an increasing number of Syrian refugees in Egypt, including several minors, amid growing anti-Syrian sentiment in the... Read more »

• Egypt: UN Officials Urge Egyptian Authorities to Respect Rule of Law, Human Rights

  Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and the United Nations human rights chief have voiced growing concern about developments in Egypt and called on authorities to ensure respect for the... Read more »

July 19

• Egypt: UN Probes Detentions, Arrests

  The United Nations human rights chief has requested detailed information from the Egyptian authorities about the legal basis on which the former president and his team are... Read more »

July 17

• Egypt: UN Official Condemns Killing of Photojournalist

  The head of the United Nations agency tasked with defending press freedom today denounced the killing of Egyptian press photographer Ahmed Assem el-Senousy, and urged all parties... Read more »

July 12

• Egypt: UN Agency Concerned Over New Restrictions for Syrian Refugees Fleeing to Egypt

  The United Nations refugee agency said today it is concerned about reports of a number of flights carrying Syrians being turned back from airports in Egypt, and reiterated its call... Read more »

July 11

• Egypt: UN Concerned at Arrests

  Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today underscored the support of the United Nations for an Egyptian Government that is fully accountable to its people, while voicing concerns about... Read more »

July 10

• Egypt: Women's Voices Must Be Heard Without Threat of Violence - UN Official

  A senior United Nations official today stressed the need to ensure women can make their voices heard in Egypt without fear of violence, stressing that their right to take part in... Read more »

July 09

• Egypt: UN Rights Office Deplores Sharp Rise in Violence

  The United Nations human rights office said today it is alarmed at the sharp escalation of the political crisis in Egypt and deplored the fact that dozens of people have reportedly... Read more »

July 08

• Egypt: As Egypt Crisis Deepens, Secretary-General Condemns Reported Killings At Cairo Protest Site

  Gravely concerned by the intensifying violence in Egypt, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today condemned the reported killing of dozens of people at a mass protest... Read more »

July 05

• Egypt: Violent Clashes Sweep Nation

  With massive protests in Egypt reportedly sparking violent clashes across the country, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon this evening urged the security forces to... Read more »

• Egypt: UN Official Urges Egyptians to Restore Rule of Law, Ensure Protection of Human Rights

  A top United Nations official today urged all parties in Egypt to ensure calm and the protection of human rights during this "delicate" period, stressing the need for dialogue to... Read more »

July 04

• Egypt: Inclusive Dialogue Key to Overcoming Crisis in Egypt - UN Chief

  Appealing once again to the people of Egypt to exercise restraint and pursue inclusive dialogue, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today expressed serious concern about... Read more »

July 03

• Egypt: Egypt - Secretary-General Appeals for Calm, Non-Violence to Overcome 'Deep Difficulties'

  With Egypt's transition at "another delicate juncture," United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon reiterated this evening his appeals for non-violence and restraint, urging an... Read more »

July 02

• Egypt: UN Rights Arm Urges Morsi to Listen

  The United Nations human rights office today called on President Mohamed Morsi to listen to the demands of the Egyptian people as expressed throughout mass demonstrations over the... Read more »

July 01

• Egypt: Egypt Must Find Peaceful, Democratic Means to Resolve Current Crisis - UN Spokesperson

  It is crucial that Egyptians find a way to resolve differences peacefully and through democratic means, a spokesperson for Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon stressed today, voicing... Read more »

June 28

• Egypt: Amid Mounting Tensions, Ban Encourages Peaceful Dialogue, Non-Violence

  With many "strong and opposing opinions" being expressed in Egypt, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has stressed the right of the people to demonstrate peacefully and called on all... Read more »

June 18

• Egypt: Visiting Lebanon, UN Official Urges Greater Support for Syrian Refugees and Their Hosts

  The United Nations refugee chief today urged greater support for those who have fled the conflict in Syria and for the countries hosting them, as he kicked off a visit to the... Read more »

June 07

• Egypt: UN Human Rights Chief 'Very Concerned' at Conviction of NGO Workers

  The head of the United Nations human rights office is closely following the case of 43 non-governmental organization (NGO) workers in Egypt who were convicted, the majority of them... Read more »

June 05

• Egypt: Draft Laws Must Conform to Human Rights Standards - Ban

  Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today cited the need for Egypt to ensure that its draft laws conform to international human rights standards and respond to the aspirations of its... Read more »

May 21

• Egypt: Hunger, Poverty Rates Up Sharply Over Past Three Years - UN Report

  Poverty and food insecurity in Egypt have risen significantly over the last three years, according to a joint reports released today by the United Nations food agency and partners. Read more »

May 08

• Egypt: UN Rights Chief Warns on Drifting From Ideals That Ignited Revolution

  Expressing concern about key legislative measures being considered by Egyptian authorities, the United Nations human rights chief today urged the Government to take steps to ensure... Read more »