Sudan: Refrain from ‘disproportionate use of force’ against protesters
Reported killings and injuries during peaceful demonstrations in Sudan is a cause for deep concern, said the UN human rights office on Friday (OHCHR). OHCHR...
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Three Tanzanian peacekeepers injured in Central African Republic
Three Tanzanian peacekeepers serving on the United Nations’ mission in Central African Republic (MINUSCA) were injured on Thursday, when their vehicle struck an unidentified explosive device. ...
First Person: Combatting stereotypes to prevent violence against women in Azerbaijan
Azerbaijani activist Maryam Majidova is fighting to improve gender equality in her country, and address the daily challenges faced by women and girls. Maryam Majidova...
Waves of Haitians risk treacherous sea journey to find better life
The number of Haitians who have tried to migrate by unofficial channels to neighboring countries by boat has increased dramatically in 2021. They are being...
Sudan: Food looted in Darfur, 730,000 people left without
The UN chief condemned on Wednesday the looting and attacks against United Nations facilities, equipment and supplies gifted to the Sudanese authorities for civilian in El Fasher, Darfur. Last Tuesday evening, a...
2021: A good year to listen
A hit series on climate action, the drama of COP26, and stories from Vanuatu to Brooklyn. Here are some of our favourite audio stories from...
Grave violations rise for children in conflict
Armed conflict, inter-communal violence and insecurity continued to take a devastating toll on thousands of children throughout 2021, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF), warned on Friday. From Afghanistan to Yemen,...
2021 Year in Review: Celebrating UN values in action
Conflict, health crises and the climate emergency may have dominated headlines this year but, behind the scenes, countless unsung heroes were working tirelessly to put...
Escalation in Yemen ‘worst in years’ – UN top envoy
A continued offensive on Ma’rib, where at least 35,000 people have been forced to flee since September, and unabated missile attacks on the governorate are...
Urgent action needed to save Rohingya refugees distressed at sea in Indonesia
According to news reports, local officials, supported by the police and navy, have provided food, medicine, a new boat engine and a technician to help...