July 05

• Sierra Leone: Inter-Religious Cooperation Can Be Vital Asset for Rebuilding Sierra Leone - UN Expert

  Sierra Leone's religious communities have a crucial role to play in helping to overcome the legacy of war, an independent United Nations human rights expert stated today, adding... Read more »

• Central African Republic: UN Reports 'Widespread' Lawlessness

  The United Nations refugee agency said today it is extremely concerned for more than 200,000 internally displaced persons (IDPs) and over 20,000 refugees who have been affected by... Read more »

• Sudan: UN Peacekeeping Chief Urges Parties in Darfur to Cease Hostilities Amid Renewed Clashes

  Sudan: UN peacekeeping chief urges parties in Darfur to cease hostilities amid renewed clashes Wrapping up a visit to Sudan, the top United Nations peacekeeping official has urged... Read more »

• Africa: Over 8,000 Migrants, Asylum Seekers Cross Mediterranean So Far This Year - UN

  The United Nations refugee agency estimates that some 8,400 migrants and asylum-seekers landed on the coasts of Italy and Malta in the first six months of this year, most of them... Read more »

• Mali: UN Food Relief Agency Struggles to Cope With Mali's 'Lean Season'

  Life is slowly returning to normal in parts of Mali, but with the thousands of people displaced and a pre-harvest lean season underway, the main priority right now for the United... Read more »

• 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

• Africa: Dire Humanitarian Crisis Could Impede Political Transition in Yemen - UN Envoy

  As Yemen presses ahead with its transition, a United Nations humanitarian envoy in the region expressed serious concern today about the plight of millions needing urgent emergency... Read more »

• 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 »

• Guinea: Guinea - UN's Ban Hails 'Breakthrough' Political Deal Between Government, Opposition

  United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today welcomed the signing of an agreement between Guinea's presidential coalition and opposition parties to hold legislative... Read more »

July 03

• East Africa: New UN Report Cites 'Unprecedented Climate Extremes' Over Past Decade

  The world experienced "unprecedented high-impact climate extremes" between 2001 and 2010 and more national temperature records were broken during that period than in any other... Read more »

• Western Sahara: Agreement Reached to Expand Visits for Separated Sahrawi Families - UN

  A meeting between the United Nations refugee agency, Morocco, Frente Polisario, Algeria, and Mauritania ended today in Geneva with agreement to expand a programme of family visits... Read more »

• 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 »

• Africa: Policymakers Need to Create More Opportunities for Small Farmers, UN Report

  Small-scale farmers - who produce the majority of food in the developing world - need to be better integrated into markets to reduce global hunger and poverty, the United Nations... Read more »

July 02

• Central African Republic: Central African Republic - UN Assessment Reveals Worsening Situation for Children

  Assessments conducted in the Central African Republic (CAR) show the situation for children in the country is dramatically worsening, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)... Read more »

• 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 »

• Cote d'Ivoire: Côte d'Ivoire - UN Mission Strongly Condemns Attack On Disarmament Convoy

  The United Nations peacekeeping mission in Côte d'Ivoire today strongly condemned an attack on a disarmament convoy carrying its national authority head, and urged that those... Read more »

• Cameroon: Cameroon Can and Should Improve Human Rights Protection for All - UN Rights Chief

  Cameroon has the ability to ensure greater protection of human rights for all, a top United Nations official said today, calling on the international community to increase its... Read more »

July 01

• Africa: At UN Meeting, Civil Society, Private Sector Partner to Ensure Food Security in Africa

  More than 150 representatives of civil society, the private sector and the farming industry met over the weekend in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to establish partnerships to guarantee... Read more »

• Africa: Annual UN Forum Spotlights Role of Science, Technology and Innovation for Development

  Innovations in science and technology will be vital for tackling today's global challenges, from reducing poverty to ensuring sustainable development, top United Nations officials... Read more »

• Africa: Mano River Countries and Partners Agree On Need to Develop Security Strategy - UN

  Four West African countries, along with United Nations and regional officials, have agreed on the need to develop a joint security strategy for an area that is blessed with natural... Read more »

• 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 »

• Mali: International Assistance Force for Mali Transformed Into UN Peacekeeping Mission

  A new United Nations peacekeeping mission for insurgent-beset Mali was launched today as forces from a previous, African-led international force officially donned the blue berets... Read more »

• Africa: Millennium Development Goals Are Within Reach, but Stronger Efforts Needed - UN Report

  Thirteen years after the world set the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), countries have made big strides to meet the eight anti-poverty targets by their 2015 deadline, says a... Read more »

June 30

• Africa: Record Number of People With HIV Now Accessing Antiretroviral Treatment - UN

  Nearly 10 million people living with HIV were accessing antiretroviral treatment last year, says a new United Nations report, which notes that even more people can be reached with... Read more »