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 »

• South Sudan: New Clashes in Jonglei State

  The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) today expressed deep concern over reports of new clashes in strife-torn Jonglei state, as well as major mobilization of armed... Read more »

July 11

• Africa: World Population Day - UN Spotlights Teen Pregnancy and Need to Empower Girls

  United Nations officials marked World Population Day today by spotlighting the issue of adolescent pregnancy, and calling on Governments to take measures to enable girls to make... Read more »

• 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 »

• Guinea Bissau: Senior UN Human Rights Official Urges Guinea-Bissau to Boost Fight Against Impunity

  A senior United Nations human rights official today urged the Government of Guinea-Bissau to strengthen its fight against impunity, as he completed his first mission to the West... Read more »

• Central African Republic: Central African Republic - UN Relief Chief Warns 'Entire Population' Affected By Crisis

  Warning that the political crisis gripping the Central African Republic (CAR) has affected its entire population, United Nations humanitarian chief Valerie Amos and her European... Read more »

• South Sudan: Security Council Extends UN Peacekeeping Mission in South Sudan for Another Year

  The Security Council today extended the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) until 15 July 2014 so that it can continue to assist the world's youngest country in... Read more »

• Somalia: UNESCO Urges Investigations Into Killings of Journalists in Russia, Somalia and Mexico

  The head of the United Nations agency tasked with defending press freedom has called for the recent killings of journalists in Russia, Somalia and Mexico to be thoroughly... Read more »

• Africa: World Cereal Production Set to Reach Historic High in 2013 - UN Food Agency

  Global cereal production is expected to increase by 7 per cent in 2013 compared to last year, the United Nations food agency said today, but warned that in spite of a boost in... Read more »

July 10

• West Africa: With West Africa At "Crossroads," UN Envoy Urges Coordinated Efforts to Tackle Instability

  Coordinated efforts and enhanced regional and international cooperation are key to address the myriad sources of instability in West Africa, a United Nations envoy told the... Read more »

• Guinea: Parties Agree to Legislative Polls

  The United Nations Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) panel dealing with the situation in Guinea welcomed today the agreement between the country's Government and opposition parties to... Read more »

• Africa: South Africa's Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka Appointed Chief of UN Women's Agency

  Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has appointed Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, a former deputy president of South Africa and women's advocate, as the new head of the United Nations body... Read more »

• Central Africa: UN Great Lakes Envoy Convenes Burundi Conference On Women's Engagement in Peace Process

  Aiming to help develop a road map for women's engagement in efforts to bring peace to Africa's long-trouble Great Lakes countries, the United Nations envoy for the region has... Read more »

• 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 »

• Central African Republic: New Head of UN Peace-Building Efforts in Central African Republic Arrives in Country

  The new top envoy for Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon in the Central African Republic (CAR), General Babacar Gaye, arrived today in the troubled country's capital, Bangui. Mr. Gaye,... Read more »

• Congo-Kinshasa: UN Welcomes Progress in Ending Impunity for Torture

  The United Nations has welcomed the progress made in the fight against torture in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) following the enactment two years ago of a law... Read more »

• Somalia: In Somalia, UN Official Spotlights Plight of Refugees Returning to Their Homeland

  The United Nations refugee chief today expressed solidarity with the Somali people during a visit to Mogadishu, particularly the hundreds of thousands who have fled the country and... Read more »

July 08

• Nigeria: Unicef Condemns Deadly School Attack in North-East Nigeria

  The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has condemned the recent attack on a school in north-east Nigeria that resulted in the deaths of a number of students and called for the... Read more »

• 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 »

• Mali: Ban Appoints Deputy Heads of UN Mali Mission

  Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today announced the appointment of Abdoulaye Bathily of Senegal as his new Deputy Special Representative for the United Nations Multidimensional... Read more »

• Sudan: Two Years On, Insecurity Poses Major Challenge for South Sudan - UN Envoy

  On the eve of the second anniversary of South Sudan's independence, the top United Nations envoy there today commended the progress made so far while also noting the many... Read more »

• Somalia: Somalia - UN Envoy Decries Journalist's Murder, Underscores Need for Press Freedom

  The United Nations envoy in Somalia today underscored the importance of protecting journalists and defending press freedom, following the killing of a television reporter on... Read more »

• Africa: Addressing Social, Economic Inequalities Crucial to Achieve Sustainability - UN Officials

  Senior United Nations officials today emphasized that the international community must tackle social and economic inequalities between regions and within countries, adding that... Read more »

July 07

• Sudan: NGO Workers Killed in Darfur Clash

  A senior United Nations humanitarian official in Sudan warned today that the "heinous act" leading to the deaths of two non-governmental organization workers in South Darfur - an... Read more »