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United Nations (UN) reflects on the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda

The UN Secretary-General called on Monday for commitment to build a world of justice and dignity in honour of the victims and survivors of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda

António Guterres joined survivors, diplomats and civil society members for the annual ceremony in the UN General Assembly Hall to mourn the lives lost in this “chilling chapter in human history” and to prevent it from ever happening again. He recalled that the genocide occurred at terrifying speed. The atrocities took place…

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Sudan: Suffering continues amid massive destruction across Khartoum

War erupted between the SAF and former ally the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in April 2023, and civilians continue to bear the brunt of the violence

The people of Sudan are trapped in siege-like conditions “with no escape, no hope, and often forced to face unspeakable abuse,” a senior official with the UN International Organization for Migration (IOM) said on Friday in Geneva.  Mohamed Refaat, IOM Chief of Mission in Sudan, was speaking to reporters after returning from…

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Sudan crisis: United Nations (UN) rights chief condemns extrajudicial killings in Khartoum

Sudan’s spiralling crisis stems from the breakdown of a transition to civilian rule after the overthrow of long-time ruler Omar al-Bashir in 2019

The fight for Sudan’s capital, Khartoum, likely involved widespread summary executions of civilians following its recent recapture by the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), UN human rights chief Volker Türk said on Thursday. Citing credible reports of extrajudicial killings in several areas of the capital, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights said…

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Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC): Surging violence as armed groups target civilians in the east, Human Rights Council hears

Despite best efforts, armed groups including the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel forces have made major recent gains – occupying cities such as Goma and Bukavu – causing mass displacement

Civilians continue to bear the brunt of the violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) with 602 victims of extrajudicial or summary executions in North and South Kivu recorded over just two months, the Human Rights Council heard on Tuesday. The grim revelation emerged during a high-level discussion at the…

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Despite renewed conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo), protection for civilians is paramount: Keita

The head of MONUSCO added that the UN mission has invested in mediation efforts led by Angola, providing "physical knowledge of the terrain", underscoring that it stands ready to support "the observation of a real ceasefire"

As the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has intensified in recent months, the UN peacekeeping mission, MONUSCO, has been working to protect civilians - including in areas under the control of the Rwandan-backed M23 armed group in North Kivu province. That’s according to the head of MONUSCO, Bintou Keita,…

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Tens of millions risk starvation as funding cuts deepen crises in Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo): World Health Organization (WHO), World Food Programme (WFP)

Sharply declining aid could force tens of millions across the globe who rely on food aid into extreme hunger and starvation, the World Food Programme (WFP) warned on Friday

The United Nations agency has received only $1.57 billion of the $21.1 billion required to sustain its operations this year, with donations slashed by 40 per cent after cuts from major donors like the United States. “WFP is prioritizing countries with the greatest needs and stretching food rations at the frontlines.…

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‘Perfect storm’ in South Sudan demands urgent action, says Guterres

Secretary-General António Guterres warned on Friday of a rapidly deteriorating crisis in South Sudan, calling for urgent dialogue, the immediate release of detained officials and renewed commitment to the 2018 peace agreement

“All the dark clouds of a perfect storm have descended upon the people of the world’s newest country – and one of the poorest,” Mr. Guterres told reporters at UN Headquarters in New York. After finally gaining independence from neighbouring Sudan in July 2011, civil war broke out in South Sudan…

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United Nations (UN) rights body sounds the alarm over South Sudan crisis

The UN Commission warned that failure to uphold the protections enshrined in the accord – including freedom of movement, political participation, and the cessation of hostilities – will lead to a catastrophic return to war

The UN Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan issued an alert on Thursday over the the rapidly escalating crisis in the country, calling for urgent coordinated action to protect civilians and preserve the 2018 peace deal that ended five years of civil war.  The arrest of First Vice President…

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Sudan: Civilians targeted as hostilities intensify in the capital

The humanitarian situation in Omdurman and Khartoum is worsening, with reports of residential areas increasingly being targeted

Dozens of civilians, including local humanitarian volunteers, have been killed by artillery shelling and aerial bombardment in the eastern part of Sudan’s capital, Khartoum, the UN Human Rights Office (OHCHR) reported on Thursday. The office has condemned the escalating violence as the war between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and…

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The World Health Organization (WHO) injects fresh support into Democratic Republic (DR) of Congo vaccination drive

The initiative aims to curb the spread of preventable diseases such as polio, measles and yellow fever which remain a persistent threat in hard-to-reach areas

The UN World Health Organization (WHO) has stepped up efforts to improve vaccination coverage in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) by providing vital logistical support, including boats and motorcycles to reach remote communities along the Congo River.  The initiative aims to curb the spread of preventable diseases such…

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