Resurgence of ethnic clashes in Sudan’s Blue Nile region triggers death and destruction
New York: The UN Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide expressed grave concern on Thursday over a reported resurgence of ethnic clashes in the Blue Nile region of Sudan.
Sudan: Justice for protesters against coup, key to ending cycle of violence
New York: UN independent human rights experts on Tuesday demanded real accountability for the year-long brutal crackdown on peaceful protests against the October 2021 military coup in Sudan.
19 killed, 36,000 displaced in Sudan land ownership dispute: UN
New York/IBNS: Inter-communal violence in Sudan following a land ownership dispute has claimed at least 19 lives, a United Nations (UN) spokesman said.
Half of Sudan’s most vulnerable children could die without aid
New York: The situation for Sudan’s most vulnerable children is so desperate that half of the most severely malnourished youngsters are expected to die without urgent humanitarian intervention, UN agencies said on Friday.
Sudan: World Bank provides $100 million in emergency support
New York: The UN World Food Programme (WFP) in Sudan has received a $100 million contribution from the World Bank to assist with critical emergency cash and food sustenance in Sudan.
Sudan: UN chief calls for ‘good faith’ effort by all, ahead of direct talks
New York: The UN chief has called for military authorities in Sudan and civilian representatives and political leaders, to enter direct talks over the future of the country in “good faith”, following continued unrest.
Consensus emerging on many issues, UN’s Sudan envoy tells Security Council
New York: The United Nations envoy for Sudan told the Security Council today that consensus has emerged on many issues towards establishing a functional government, warning that Khartoum could lose out on billions of external aid without such an administration.
Sudan urged to stop unnecessary use of force against protestors
New York: Authorities in Sudan must immediately halt unnecessary and disproportionate use of force against protesters, the UN human rights office, OHCHR, said on Tuesday, calling for those responsible for abuses to be brought to justice.
Sudan: Refrain from ‘disproportionate use of force’ against protesters
New York: Reported killings and injuries during peaceful demonstrations in Sudan is a cause for deep concern, said the UN human rights office on Friday (OHCHR).
Authorities urged to protect women and children following violence and protests in Sudan
New York: 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 inter-communal clashes in West Darfur and protests in the capital, Khartoum.
Sudan protests: Security forces in spotlight over sexual violence allegations
New York: 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 office, OHCHR, said on Tuesday.
Sudan: Mistrust deepens following military takeover
New York: In the wake of the 25 October military takeover in Sudan, discussions on the way forward are underway but restoring trust will be a challenge, the top UN official in the country, Volker Perthes, told the Security Council on Friday.
Bachelet condemns killings of peaceful protesters in Sudan
New York: At least 39 people have been killed by security forces in Sudan since the 25 October military coup, 15 of whom were reportedly shot dead on Wednesday, according to the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights.
Sudan coup: Human Rights Council hears calls for return to democratic rule
New York: International calls for the restoration of democratic government in Sudan continued on Friday, as the Human Rights Council met in special session in Geneva to discuss the recent military coup.
Mediation efforts to resolve Sudan crisis underway, UN envoy reports
New York: Multiple mediation efforts are underway in Sudan one week after the military seized power, UN Special Representative for the country, Volker Perthes, told journalists in New York on Monday.