December 14, 2023
South Sudan: No Basis for Free and Fair 2024 Elections, Warns Haysom
South Sudan is in no position to hold free, fair, or secure elections slated for December next year, the head of the UN Mission in the country (UNMISS) said on Thursday, stressing… Read more »
Sudan: How Darfur Became a 'Humanitarian Calamity
The outbreak of conflict seven months ago in Sudan has led to ''a convergence of a worsening humanitarian calamity and a catastrophic human rights crisis'', according to a senior… Read more »
December 10, 2023
Africa: 'I Will Not Give Up' On Push for Gaza Humanitarian Ceasefire - Guterres
The UN Secretary-General on Sunday pledged that he would ''not give up'' on appealing for a humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza, adding that inaction on the Security Council was… Read more »
December 11, 2023
Africa: Uphold Freedoms, Fulfill the Promise of Human Rights, Urges UN Chief
UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Monday called on world leaders to rely on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) as a roadmap to not only uphold human… Read more »
October 04, 2023
Liberia: UN Rights Office Concerned Over Pre-Election Violence in Liberia
A senior UN human rights official on Wednesday called on authorities in Liberia to take all necessary measures to ensure that the upcoming elections can take place in a fully… Read more »
September 23, 2023
East Africa: At UN, Horn of Africa Nations Urge Global Solidarity and Real Reform
As UN General Assembly's general debate continued Saturday, Horn of Africa nations made a strong plea for action to rescue a world teetering on the precipice of climate catastrophe… Read more »
September 15, 2023
South Sudan: Key Electoral Questions 'Remain Unanswered' - UN Envoy
As South Sudan prepares to hold its first-ever elections in December, resolving critical outstanding issues requires political will for compromise, the UN envoy to the country said… Read more »
August 31, 2023
Africa: Coups Only Make Crises Worse - Guterres
Highlighting the "succession of military coups" unfolding across Africa, UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Thursday emphasized the need for durable democratic… Read more »
August 16, 2023
Liberia: What Next for Liberia After 20 Years of Peace? A UN Resident Coordinator Blog
This August marks twenty years of peace in Liberia following the end of the brutal civil war there, followed by a successful democratic transition. In this blog, the UN Resident… Read more »
August 10, 2023
Niger: Guterres Concerned About Health and Safety of Detained President
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has voiced concern about the reported "deplorable living conditions" of the President of Niger in arbitrary detention, his spokesperson… Read more »
August 04, 2023
Sudan: Nearly 14 Million Children in Sudan Need Humanitarian Support - Unicef
Two senior UN humanitarian officials have called for more funding and less bureaucratic impediments to support civilians affected by the war in Sudan, including roughly 14 million… Read more »
August 02, 2023
South Sudan: Time Running Out On Election Timeline for South Sudan, UN Official Warns
Action is needed now to pave the way for timely and credible elections in South Sudan next December, the UN Special Representative for the country told journalists in the capital,… Read more »
July 27, 2023
Africa: Climate Litigation Report Reveals Spike in Cases Demanding Action #AfricaClimateHope
The total number of court cases focused on climate action has more than doubled since 2017 and is growing worldwide, according to a new report published on Thursday by the UN… Read more »
July 26, 2023
Africa: Transforming Food Systems, Key to Get SDGs Back On Track - UN Deputy SG Amina Mohammed
The UN on Wednesday launched an initiative for accelerated transformation in food systems, with the Deputy Secretary-General highlighting key objectives to help get the Sustainable… Read more »
July 25, 2023
West Africa: 'Real Challenges' Must Be Addressed Beyond Polling Day, Urges UN West Africa Envoy
While national elections in West Africa and the Sahel provide an important opportunity for voters to effect change, they also expose "real challenges" which must be addressed… Read more »
July 20, 2023
Libya: Rights Experts Denounce Discriminatory Travel Policy
A group of UN independent experts on Thursday expressed grave concern over a discriminatory policy issued by the Libyan Government of National Unity (GNU) which effectively… Read more »
July 10, 2023
Africa: Top UN Forum Meets to 'Build Political Momentum' for SDGs
Government, civil society and private sector partners convened in New York on Monday by the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) to address the urgent need to put the 17… Read more »
June 23, 2023
Africa: Ukraine - War 'Weakening' International Security, Political Affairs Chief Warns
Since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the war "has weakened the international collective security system we have all pledged to uphold", the top UN… Read more »
June 19, 2023
Libya: 'Persistent Disagreements' Must Be Overcome, Security Council Hears
Libyan political leaders who are being encouraged to set aside their differences for the sake of a new democratic future, must put the interests of the people "above all else",… Read more »
June 16, 2023
Mali: UN Mission Backs Constitutional Referendum in Mali
The UN is providing "multifaceted support" to Mali ahead of this weekend's constitutional referendum, the head of its peacekeeping mission in the country, MINUSMA, said in a… Read more »
April 25, 2023
Sudan: Power Struggle Imperils Sudan's Future, 'Lights Fuse That Could Detonate Across Borders'
The on-going power struggle between Sudan's top generals not only puts the future of the country at risk, but threatens to "detonate across borders", fuelling widespread suffering… Read more »
April 18, 2023
Africa: UN Advisory Board Charts Fresh Path to Better Global Governance
There needs to be a major shift in global governance to better tackle such current and looming challenges as the climate crisis and rising security threats, according to a new UN… Read more »
April 11, 2023
Somalia: In Mogadishu, UN Chief Urges 'Massive International Support' for Somalia
Continuing his tradition of carrying out solidarity visits to Muslim countries during the Holy Month of Ramadan, the United Nations chief today landed in Somalia, where he… Read more »
April 06, 2023
Rwanda: Reflecting On Genocide Against the Tutsi in Rwanda, Guterres Urges All Nations to Stand Firm Against Rising Hate, Intolerance
As the world marks the grim anniversary of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, during which Hutu and others who opposed the massacre were also killed, the UN… Read more »
April 03, 2023
South Sudan: UN Rights Body Accuses State Governor, General of Extrajudicial Killings
Tackling impunity will be critical to end pervasive violence and horrific human rights violations and abuses in South Sudan, a UN inquiry said on Monday, presenting its latest… Read more »