August 01

• Africa: Ban Appoints Former Ugandan Vice-President As Envoy for HIV/Aids in Africa

  United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today appointed Speciosa Wandira-Kasibwe of Uganda as his Special Envoy for HIV/AIDS in Africa. Read more »

• South Sudan: UN Ready to Work With New Cabinet to Advance Peace, Development Efforts

  The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) said today it stands ready to work with the new Cabinet to tackle the host of challenges facing the world's youngest nation. Read more »

• Central African Republic: People of Strife-Torn CAR Must Not Be Forgotten - UN Official

  A senior United Nations human rights official today urged the international community not to forget the people of the Central African Republic (CAR), where State institutions... Read more »

July 31

• Central Africa: UN Chief Urges Support for Great Lakes Peace Accord

  Only a credible political process will end the crisis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and address the root causes of cyclical violence in the wider Great Lakes,... 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 »

• 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 »

July 30

• Kenya: UN Agency Welcomes Ruling Upholding Rights of Urban Refugees

  The United Nations refugee agency has welcomed the ruling of the High Court of Kenya which upholds the asylum right of refugees living in urban areas, and expressed hope that the... Read more »

• Congo-Kinshasa: Alarming Rise in Rape in East - UN

  The recurrent conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo's (DRC) North Kivu province has led to an alarming rise in rapes and violence against women and girls, the United... Read more »

• Africa: Women Need Support for Breastfeeding - WHO

  The United Nations health agency today called for ensuring that women have accurate information and support regarding the importance of breastfeeding, after a new report found that... Read more »

• Africa: Security Council Extends UN Peacekeeping Missions in Côte d'Ivoire, Cyprus and Darfur

  In three separate meetings this morning, the Security Council wrapped up its scheduled work for July with the unanimous extension of United Nations peacekeeping operations in... Read more »

• Libya: UN Urges Greater Efforts to Tackle Security Challenges

  The United Nations mission in Libya today strongly condemned the recent violence in the country and called on the authorities to boost efforts to address ongoing security... Read more »

• Congo-Kinshasa: UN Mission Sets Up Security Zone, Gives Rebels Ultimatum

  The United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) announced today that will, for the first time, use its intervention brigade to enforce a... Read more »

• Africa: UN Forum Highlights Plight of Male Victims of Sexual Violence in Conflict [analysis]

  Shame, stigma, devastating health repercussions, criminalization, decreased livelihood opportunities, and a lack of services are just some of the challenges in tackling... Read more »

July 29

• Mali: UN Mission Welcomes Peaceful Elections, Stresses Need to Respect Results

  The United Nations Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) has commended the West African country for the peaceful conduct of the first round of its presidential elections, which... Read more »

• Somalia: UN Chief, Security Council Strongly Condemn Attack On Turkish Staff Building in Somalia

  Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and the members of the Security Council have strongly condemned the suicide attack on an office housing Turkish embassy staff in Mogadishu, which... Read more »

• Africa: UN Survey Focuses On How Persons With Disabilities Cope During Disasters

  A United Nations online survey launched today seeks to provide insight into how to reduce risk and help persons with disabilities around the world cope with and prepare for... Read more »

July 28

• Africa: UN Calls for Prevention, Fair Access to Treatment On World Hepatitis Day

  Marking World Hepatitis Day, the head of the United Nations drugs and crime agency today called for stronger prevention efforts to stop the spread of this major global health risk... Read more »

• 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

• Congo-Kinshasa: Peacekeeping Mission Denounces M23's Alleged Abuses Against Civilians

  The United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo today said it is highly alarmed over allegations of killings, forced recruitment and illegal detention... Read more »

• 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

• Madagascar: UN Rights Expert Calls for Greater Efforts to Tackle Child Sexual Exploitation

  An independent United Nations human rights expert today encouraged the Government of Madagascar to step up efforts to combat the sexual exploitation of children and ensure that... Read more »

• 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 »

• Mali: Ahead of Mali's Presidential Election, Ban Stresses Need for Peaceful, Credible Polls

  Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today encouraged all Malians to cast their ballots in Sunday's presidential election, a vital step to restoring constitutional order in the crisis-hit... Read more »

July 25

• Tunisia: Opposition Leader Assassinated

  Strongly condemning the assassination earlier this morning of a Tunisian opposition leader, the United Nations human rights chief called on the authorities to investigate the... Read more »