August 30
Burkina Faso: Terror Attacks in Burkina Faso, Mass Graves in Libya
A UN independent human rights expert on Friday condemned recent terrorist attacks in Burkina Faso, which resulted in approximately 200 deaths, and in Pakistan, where 28 civilians… Read more »
August 20
Libya: Status Quo 'Not Sustainable' in Increasingly Unstable Libya, Security Council Hears
Recent "unilateral acts" by rival sides in Libya have led to a rapid deterioration in political and economic stability coupled with rising insecurity, a senior UN official in the… Read more »
July 26
Mauritania: Deadly Atlantic Shipwreck Shows Victims' Desperation, Says UN Refugee Agency
News of another deadly shipwreck tragedy off the coast of Mauritania is a clear indication of the desperation people on the move continue to face as they attempt to escape strife,… Read more »
July 09
Libya: Arbitrary Detentions and Impunity Widespread in Libya, Warns UN's Türk
The desperate plight of migrants and refugees tortured, trafficked and sold "at scale" in Libya took centre stage at the Human Rights Council in Geneva on Tuesday, where UN rights… Read more »
June 19
Libya: UN Official Highlights Need for Inclusive Talks to End Stalemate
Libyans overwhelmingly desire a political consensus so that credible national elections can be held that will restore legitimacy to national institutions, the deputy head of the UN… Read more »
May 14
Libya: ICC Prosecutor Outlines Roadmap to Complete Libya War Crimes Probe
The Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) announced at the UN Security Council on Tuesday that the investigative stage of the legal proceedings into alleged war… Read more »
Libya: UN Envoy Decries Continued Political Stalemate in Libya
The outgoing head of the UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) urged leaders to end their stalemate and bring the country back on the path to peace and stability, in an exclusive… Read more »
April 16
Libya: Libyan Leaders Must Put National Interests Above Their Own, Top Envoy Tells Security Council
Efforts to foster dialogue and address the concerns of Libyan politicians are being met with "stubborn resistance, unreasonable expectations and indifference" on their part,… Read more »
March 23
Egypt: UN's Guterres Begins Solidarity Mission to Egypt and Jordan Amid Regional Crises
In the face of escalating conflicts and humanitarian crises, UN Secretary-General António Guterres is set to embark on his annual Ramadan solidarity trip, commencing this… Read more »
February 15
Libya: Continued Impasse Threatens Libya's Future
Progress towards credible elections in Libya is impossible without an agreement between the key political players, the UN's top envoy to the north African country said on Thursday. Read more »
February 13
Africa: Unpacking Egypt's Vital Aid Role in Gaza and Sudan
Sharing borders with Gaza, Israel, Libya and Sudan, Egypt has taken a lead role in providing lifesaving aid in the region. Since the outbreak of conflict in Sudan last April and… Read more »
February 06
Morocco: UN Deputy Chief Calls for 'Courage, Vision and Solidarity' to Boost Middle-Income Nations
Despite being the driving force for sustainable development, middle-income countries face unique challenges and require more international support and vision to thrive, the UN… Read more »
January 10
Algeria: Security Council Strongly Condemns Houthi Attacks On Red Sea Shipping
The UN Security Council on Wednesday passed a resolution condemning "in the strongest terms" the multiple attacks by Houthi rebels off the coast of Yemen which have disrupted… Read more »
December 18, 2023
Libya: Resolve Impasse, Do Not Fail the People - UN Envoy to Leaders
Despite recent legislative progress, Libya's political landscape remains fraught with power struggles, as key figures attach conditions to taking part in crucial talks, the UN… Read more »
October 22, 2023
Egypt: Second Aid Convoy 'Another Glimmer of Hope' for Millions in Gaza - UN Relief Chief
More aid arrived in Gaza on Sunday aboard 14 trucks that passed through the Rafah crossing with Egypt, the UN Humanitarian Affairs Coordinator said in a post on social media. Read more »
October 21, 2023
Egypt: Interview - Unicef Has 'Every Hope' for More Gaza Convoys
The first humanitarian convoy into Gaza following two weeks of conflict crossed the border from Egypt on Saturday morning. Read more »
Egypt: 'The World Must Do More' for Gaza, UN Agencies Say
The aid that entered Gaza on Saturday "is only a small beginning and far from enough", five UN agencies said in a joint statement calling for a humanitarian ceasefire and safe… Read more »
Egypt: At Cairo Peace Summit, Guterres Underlines Need for Aid to Gaza
UN Secretary-General António Guterres reiterated his call for sustained humanitarian aid to be delivered to Gaza in remarks to the Cairo Summit for Peace on Saturday. Read more »
Egypt: UN Relief Chief Welcomes Aid Convoy's Entry Into Gaza
UN Humanitarian Affairs Coordinator Martin Griffith welcomed the entry of an aid convoy into Gaza on Saturday, the first since the start of hostilities two weeks ago. Read more »
October 20, 2023
Egypt: Explainer - A Look Inside the Gaza Crossing Convoy
Hundreds of trucks are waiting for a green light at the Rafah border in Egypt, poised to deliver lifesaving aid to 2.3 million besieged people in the Gaza Strip. What's inside the… Read more »
Egypt: Gaza Aid Agreement Near, As UN Chief Arrives in Northern Sinai
UN humanitarians said on Friday that an agreement between the different sides to unlock lifesaving aid deliveries across the border to Gaza was near, as UN chief António… Read more »
October 19, 2023
Egypt: From Cairo, Guterres Appeals for 'Sustained' Humanitarian Access to Gaza
With essential supplies running out in Gaza, UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Thursday appealed for humanitarian access to the besieged enclave. Read more »
October 16, 2023
Libya: Mission Chief Updates Security Council On Flood Disaster 'Beyond Imagination'
Humanitarians delivering aid in the wake of Libya's "unprecedented" flood disaster centred on the coastal city of Derna, have reached more than 146,000 in need, said the head of… Read more »
September 28, 2023
Libya: Libya Floods - 'Tragedy Is Not Over' Warns UNICEF
More than 16,000 children are displaced in eastern Libya following Africa's deadliest storm in recorded history the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) warned on Thursday, highlighting the… Read more »
September 26, 2023
Algeria: UN Rights Expert Calls On Algeria to Pardon Convicted Protesters
The Algerian Government must pay urgent attention to the pattern of legal restrictions and prosecutions of individuals and associations in the North African country, a UN-appointed… Read more »