South Sudan marks milestone amid stalled progress, spreading violence
South Sudan’s unity government marked its two-year anniversary against a backdrop of stalled constitutional progress and ongoing cycles of community violence – often fuelled by...
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Special Representative regrets resignation of Sudan’s Prime Minister
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In his statement, Mr. Perthes says he respects the Prime Minister's decision and commends the accomplishments made under his leadership, as well as the significant...
Sudan: Refrain from ‘disproportionate use of force’ against protesters
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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...
Sudan protests: Security forces in spotlight over sexual violence allegations
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In Sudan, reports of serious sexual violence and the use of live ammunition against protesters at the weekend must be investigated immediately, the UN rights...
Authorities urged to protect women and children following violence and protests in Sudan
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Authorities in Sudan must protect boys and girls from violence, a senior official with the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said on Thursday, following recent deadly...
UN chief condemns ‘ongoing military coup’ in Sudan
UN Secretary-General, António Guterres on Monday condemned the “ongoing military coup” in Sudan, saying Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok and all other officials, “must be released immediately.” In a statement, he called for the...
UN officials assess needs at camps for refugees from Ethiopia’s Tigray region
Senior UN officials have conducted a two-day mission to southeastern Sudan, where some 30,000 Ethiopians have found refuge after fleeing ongoing fighting between national and...
Violence in Sudan’s Western Darfur forces 2,500 into Chad: UN refugee agency
Recent clashes in Sudan’s Western Darfur region has driven more than 2,500 people across the border into neighbouring Chad, the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) has...
Headlines: Union Cabinet approves the Citizenship Amendment Bill
Ahead of the proceedings in Parliament, the Union Cabinet today cleared the citizenship amendment bill. The bill will be tabled in the Lok Sabha next...
Sudan protesters to end strike, resume talks with generals: Mediator
Khartoum | Protest leaders have agreed to end their civil disobedience campaign launched after a crackdown on demonstrators and resume talks with Sudan’s ruling generals, an...