May 22

• 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 15

• Libya: Security Council Condemns Deadly Attack Near Hospital in Benghazi

  The United Nations Security Council has condemned 'in the strongest terms' an attack near a hospital in the city of Benghazi, and stressed that the international community remains... Read more »

May 14

• Libya: UN Condemns Deadly Hospital Bombing

  The United Nations Assistance Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) strongly condemned the bombing that took place today near a hospital in the city of Benghazi and resulted in a number of... Read more »

May 9

• 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 »

• Libya: Libyan Trials Could Be 'Nuremberg Moment,' ICC Prosecutor Says

  The prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) today said that if Libya can conduct fair trials of alleged perpetrators during the pro-democracy uprising in 2011, the... Read more »

May 3

• North Africa: New UN Partnership to Focus On Trade Reforms and Poverty Reduction in Arab Countries

  A new partnership announced today between the United Nations and the International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) seeks to fight poverty and create jobs through trade... Read more »

May 2

• Egypt: Egyptian Institution and Ugandan Health Advocate Awarded 2013 UN Population Prize

  An academic institution associated with the Al-Azhar University in Egypt and a public health advocate from Uganda are this year's recipients of the annual United Nations Population... Read more »

May 1

• Libya: UN Urges Dialogue as Gunmen Overtake Ministries

  The United Nations mission in Libya today said it is following the latest developments in the country where armed gunmen have overtaken the ministries of justice and foreign... Read more »

April 26

• Morocco: Mandate of UN Mission in Western Sahara Extended for One More Year

  The Security Council today extended for another year the mandate of the United Nations mission tasked with monitoring the ceasefire in Western Sahara and organizing a referendum on... Read more »

April 24

• Libya: UN Strongly Condemn Attack On French Embassy in Libya

  Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and the United Nations Security Council today condemned, in the strongest terms, a deadly attack on the French Embassy in Libya's capital, Tripoli,... Read more »

April 3

• Egypt: Women in Post-Revolutionary Egypt Must Be Free From Fear of Sexual Violence - UN Envoy

  A United Nations envoy today expressed dismay at the sexual attacks on women protesters in Egypt, as well as the messages from prominent religious and political leaders that women... Read more »

• Libya: Libya - Unicef Initiative to Provide Better Quality Education Through Teacher Training

  The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) today announced the development of "a high-level road map" for effective teacher management in Libya as part of the agency's continuing... Read more »

March 17

• North Africa: UN's Western Sahara Envoy Sets Out for North Africa Next Week

  The United Nations envoy dealing with Western Sahara will travel to North Africa beginning next week, as part of ongoing consultations to prepare for the next phase of the... Read more »

March 15

• Libya: Recent Developments Highlight Challenges Facing Libya's Transition, Says UN Envoy

  While there has been notable progress in Libya's democratic transition, recent political and security developments have revealed the challenges associated with this process, a... Read more »

March 7

• Libya: UN Calls for Peaceful Resolution of Disputes After Attack on Govt Official

  The United Nations envoy in Libya has condemned an attack against the President of the General National Congress and called on all citizens to settle political issues peacefully. Read more »

• Libya: UN Urges Libyans to Support Democratic Transition in Peaceful Manner

  The United Nations today stressed the need for Libya's democratically elected bodies to be able to carry out their duties, as it expressed concern about the escalation of... Read more »

March 1

• North Africa: Senior UN Official Recounts 'Daunting Year' for Human Rights

  The top United Nations human rights official today highlighted the work being carried out by her office to tackle numerous crises worldwide, and stressed the need to put people... Read more »

February 20

• Morocco: UN Rights Office Concerned By Conviction of 25 Sahrawi Civilians By Military Court

  The United Nations human rights office today expressed concern over the conviction of 25 Sahrawi civilians by a military court after they clashed with security forces in a protest... Read more »

February 19

• Egypt: UN Concerned Over Egypt's Draft Demonstrations Law

  The United Nations human rights office today voiced concerns about the draft law on demonstrations approved by the Egyptian Cabinet last week, in particular regarding the type and... Read more »

February 14

• Tunisia: Tunisia - UN Loan and Grant Programme to Support Rural Youth and Women Farmers

  The United Nations agency tasked with supporting agricultural projects in developing countries is boosting economic opportunities for rural youth and women in Tunisia through a... Read more »

February 9

• Tunisia: Political Violence Must Not Derail Tunisia's Transition, Bans Says Following Assassination

  Secretary-General strongly condemned the assassination earlier this week of Tunisian political leader Chokri Belaid, while also encouraging the North African nation to move forward... Read more »

February 8

• Egypt: Ban Spotlights UN Partnership With Islamic Bloc to Prevent and Resolve Conflicts

  Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today highlighted the importance of continuous collaboration between the United Nations and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), stressing... Read more »

February 7

• Libya: UN Welcomes Decision On Formation of Constitution-Drafting Body

  The United Nations mission in Libya has welcomed today's decision by the General National Congress on the formation of the body that will be tasked with drafting the country's new... Read more »

• Tunisia: Top UN Human Rights Official Decries Killing of Tunisian Activist

  The top United Nations human rights official today condemned the assassination of Tunisian activist Chokri Belaid and urged authorities to provide better protection to people who... Read more »

January 31

• Egypt: Violence Grows Against Woman Protesters

  The top United Nations official tasked with advancing gender equality today expressed “deep concern” about the escalating violence against women in Egypt,... Read more »