Sudan: ‘Grim prediction’ now ‘harsh reality’ as hunger engulfs over 20 million
Dire predictions about escalating hunger in Sudan have tragically come true, as conflict-induced food scarcity has plunged 20.3 million people into severe acute hunger,…
Greece: Rights experts condemn ‘racist violence’ against asylum-seekers
That’s the message from the group of eight experts, including Ashwini K.P., the Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of racism, who urged…
UN agencies continue to deliver aid in Niger
The United Nations continues to deliver aid in Niger, nearly three weeks since President Mohamed Bazoum was seized by some of his…
Top UN aid official in Ukraine condemns latest wave of indiscriminate attacks
An escalation of Russian attacks against civilians in Ukraine has brought more death and injuries to southern regions while hampering aid operations,…
Central African Republic: ‘Tensions and divisions’ eroding human rights
“Given the tensions and divisions arising from the constitutional referendum, the Central African authorities urgently need to engage all actors in a…
Yemen: Warring parties must take concrete steps towards an inclusive peace
In briefings to the Security Council on Wednesday, two senior UN officials highlighted the need for progress towards peace in war-torn Yemen…
Six years on, still no justice for Myanmar’s Rohingya
Friday, 25 August, marks the sixth anniversary of the start of a massive offensive by Myanmar’s military against the mainly Muslim minority…
Morocco earthquake: UN stands ready to support relief efforts
The UN chief expressed his profound sadness over the deadly earthquake that struck central Morocco late on Friday night reportedly leaving over…
Niger: WFP calls for free flow of aid amid ongoing crisis
The UN World Food Programme (WFP) on Wednesday issued a call for continued “humanitarian and resilience efforts” for Niger’s most vulnerable, in…
Russia hits ‘new low’ with ban against discrediting army: Rights experts
The law was adopted shortly after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Special Rapporteurs said they had already raised serious concerns over the law…