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 »
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 »
September 15, 2023
North Africa: Morocco and Libya - UN Scales Up Support for Disaster Relief
Two very different catastrophes in Morocco and in Libya united by the "unimaginable trauma" of bereaved families, continue to mobilize the UN's relief efforts, the Organisation's… Read more »
September 09, 2023
Morocco: UN Stands Ready to Support Relief Efforts After Earthquake
The UN chief expressed his profound sadness over the deadly earthquake that struck central Morocco late on Friday night reportedly leaving over 1,000 dead, expressing his… Read more »
January 15, 2023
Morocco: The Jewish Cemetery of Fez, a Symbol of Cultural Harmony
The Moroccan city of Fez, which recently hosted the Global Forum of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations, has long been a melting pot of religions and cultures. Its… Read more »
November 23, 2022
Morocco: Fez Forum Concludes With Spotlight On Model of Tolerance and Co-Existence
The ninth Global Forum for the UN Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) concluded its work on Wednesday in the Moroccan city of Fez, emphasizing the values of dialogue and tolerance,… Read more »
November 22, 2022
Morocco: At Fez Forum, UN Chief Calls for Global 'Alliance of Peace' Recognizing Inclusion and Richness of Diversity
In a world where "old evils - antisemitism, anti-Muslim bigotry, persecution of Christians, xenophobia, and racism - are receiving new leases on life", the UN Alliance of… Read more »
November 21, 2022
Morocco: Peaceful Coexistence Is Not 'Utopia' but Reality, Says UN Official Fostering Intercultural Dialogue
At this transitional moment for humanity, it is important to uphold mutual respect, unity, and solidarity, the senior UN official promoting cross-cultural understanding and… Read more »
September 04, 2007
Western Sahara: Funding Shortfall Threatens UN Family Reunions for Refugees
Threatened by an almost 50 per cent shortfall in funding, family reunion visits and other confidence-building measures connecting Sahrawi refugees in camps in Algeria and their… Read more »
August 27, 2007
Western Sahara: Chinese Selected to Lead UN Peacekeeping Force
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has appointed Major-General Zhao Jingmin as the new Force Commander for the United Nations peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara (MINURSO), the first… Read more »