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New UN Human Rights Commissioner to visit Sudan

The new United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, is visiting Sudan in his first foreign mission since…

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UNITAMS chief: We do not negotiate Islamists

Volker Perthes, head of UNITAMS, has said that they refuse to get into negotiations with Islamists, while stressing that no…

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UNHCR: Most refugees in Sudan do not wish to return home

The United Nations High Commission for Refugees stated that most refugees currently present in Sudan do not wish to return…

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UNITAMS mandate extended in Sudan for another year

The UNITAMS mandate has been unanimously approved for one more year, until June 2023, during the last UN Security Council…

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UN pledges $20 million to Sudan for food security

Khardiata Lo Ndiaye, UN Humanitarian Coordinator in Sudan,  announced that Sudan would be receiving $20 million for food security from…

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UN says a fifth of Africans are now malnourished

UN estimates have indicated that up to a fifth of all Africans currently present on the continent are now suffering from…

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Perthes says Sudanese have “limited time” to resolve national crisis

Today, in a UN Security Council briefing, the Special Representative to the Secretary-General of the United Nations, Volker Perthes, said…

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UNITAMS responds to Communist Party “evasion” remarks

On Wednesday, the United Nations Mission to Support the Transition in Sudan condemned accusations made by the Sudanese Communist Party…

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Military coup officials embezzle funds from NGOs

Since last October’s military coup, Sudanese state ministers and officials have resorted to bureaucratic procedures to make profits and try…

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Friends of Sudan voice “strong support” for UNITAMS, IGAD, AU efforts in Sudan

The Friends of Sudan group – which consists of Canada, the US, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and others – lauded…

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Perthes says UN supports civilian rule in Sudan

The representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations in Sudan, Volker Perthes, sent a message of reassurance to the…

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Amin Awad appointed as UN Crisis Coordinator for Ukraine

The UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, appointed Amin Awad of Sudan as Assistant Secretary General to serve as the United…

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EU announces 40 million euros aid to Sudan

Aid will be mainly directed to those affected in areas of drought, political turmoil and conflict. Khartoum: AlTaghyeer The EU…

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UN Human Rights expert to visit Sudan Sunday

According to the UN, the visit comes a month after it was postponed at the request of the military coup…

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HRW: Egypt forcing Eritrean asylum seekers back

UN human rights experts, including the Eritrean special rapporteurs on Eritrea, had previously protested the forced return of 15 Eritreans…

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UN mission in Sudan to reveal seven items concerning political process

The UN mission in Sudan confirmed that it is holding consultations on a comprehensive political process among the Sudanese on…

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UN says Sudan initiative a “process”, not a solution

The UN called on the coup authorities in Sudan to immediately stop the killing of peaceful protesters, and to bring…

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UNICEF “outraged” over refugee camp attacks in Tigray

The UNICEF said that the attacks on displaced people and refugee camps in Tigray have caused dozens of deaths and…

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Will the UN initiative help solve political crisis in Sudan?

The UN announced on Saturday that it was spearheading a consultations initiative to help promote a comprehensive and constructive political…

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UN intends to launch comprehensive consultations in Sudan

The UN intends to launch consultations in the hopes of bringing together all differing parties in Sudan. Khartoum: AlTaghyeer On…

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UN Security Council to discuss Sudan developments

Both China and Russia are expected to oppose the joint UN Security Council resolution that is expected to be issued…

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UN mourns Desmond Tutu, calls him an inspiration to generations

The UN secretary general mourned the death of Archbishop and freedom fighter Desmond Tutu, who passed away on Sunday. Khartoum:…

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UN “worried” about sexual violence reports from Sudan

The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict, Pramila Patten, expressed grave concern over the situation…

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UN demands investigation into 13 sexual assault claims during protests

The UN Human Rights office has revealed that it has received 13 reports of rape that was practiced on women…

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