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Source: UN News | Nov 16, 2024

Rights experts call for immediate end to post-election violence in Mozambique

UN independent human rights experts on Friday called on Mozambican authorities to prevent and end ongoing violence and repression of demonstrators in the wake of contentious general elections last month

Weeks of violent protests have marked the outcome of the disputed 9 October presidential elections, which saw ruling party Frelimo candidate Daniel Chapo emerge the winner amid widespread allegations of fraud. Frelimo has been in power since 1975. Multiple news reports indicate that violent and repressive measures were used by…

Source: UN News | Nov 13, 2024

Nigeria: 33 million could face hunger next year

5.4 million children and 800,000 pregnant and breastfeeding women face the threat of acute malnutrition or wasting

Three UN agencies appealed on Tuesday for lifesaving support in Nigeria, where record inflation, climate shocks and ongoing conflicts are projected to push the number of food insecure people to 33 million in 2025. The figure represents a sharp increase from the 25 million who need assistance today, the World…

Source: UN News | Nov 13, 2024

Sudan: Allies of warring generals ‘enabling the slaughter,’ Security Council hears

Civilians have borne the brunt of these offensives, with countless lives lost, homes destroyed and communities displaced

The people of Sudan face an ever-deepening crisis as the relentless war between rival militaries pushes the country further into chaos, the UN’s top political affairs official told the Security Council on Tuesday, underscoring that a ceasefire and a negotiated political solution remain the only viable path to peace. “Sudan…

Source: UN News | Nov 06, 2024

Sudan war keeps reaching across borders, Security Council hears

Since the brutal power struggle between rival militaries in Sudan began last April, Abyei and its neighbours have grappled with disruptions in oil production and surging refugee arrivals

In addition to driving a regional refugee crisis, the brutal war in Sudan is exacerbating instability in the contested region of Abyei, a senior UN peacekeeping official said on Tuesday, highlighting escalating challenges. Rich in oil resources, the Abyei area straddles the border between Sudan and South Sudan and is…

Source: UN News | Nov 04, 2024

First famine, now cholera and dengue fever surge hits war-torn Sudan

The current cholera outbreak gained momentum following an unusually heavy rainy season which caused flooding that contaminated water sources

War in Sudan has devastated towns and cities across the country and pushed the healthcare system to collapse, just as cases of cholera and dengue fever are surging and hunger levels remain “above the famine threshold”, humanitarians have warned. In an alert from the UN aid coordination office, OCHA, it reported more…

Source: UN News | Nov 02, 2024

Sudan crisis escalates as attacks in Al Jazirah spark mass displacement

Mr. Dujarric reported that the International Organization for Migration (IOM) has documented more than 135,000 people displaced from locations across Al Jazirah between 20 and 30 October

UN Secretary General António Guterres has strongly condemned escalating attacks by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan’s Al Jazirah state, as new reports reveal over 135,000 civilians were displaced in just 10 days. “The Secretary General is appalled by the large numbers of civilians being killed, detained and displaced,…

Source: UN News | Oct 30, 2024

Sudan’s ‘living nightmare’ continues as 11 million flee war, mass killings

The violence follows earlier brutal attacks by RSF ground forces on the nearby towns of Tamboul and Rufaa, with hundreds reportedly killed amid widespread looting and destruction

Escalating violence and new atrocities in Sudan have pushed the humanitarian crisis to unprecedented levels, with displacement now exceeding 11 million people amid reports of mass killings and systematic-sexual violence across multiple regions, UN officials said on Tuesday. “The situation in Sudan is catastrophic. There is simply no other way…

Source: UN News | Oct 23, 2024

World Food Programme (WFP) delivers life-saving aid to one million people in Burkina Faso

The humanitarian response comes at a critical time for the West African nation, which has been grappling with instability, security challenges and humanitarian needs

The agency has provided assistance to more than one million crises affected people so far this year through crucial funding from the United States. The humanitarian response comes at a critical time for the West African nation, which has been grappling with instability, security challenges and humanitarian needs. According to…

Source: UN News | Oct 22, 2024

In Ethiopia, United Nations (UN) chief advocates for permanent Security Council seats for Africa

Secretary-General António Guterres celebrated the building’s historic and symbolic importance for Africa’s unity and progress

Speaking in the Ethiopian capital on Monday, UN Secretary-General António Guterres reiterated his call for global institutional reform, highlighting the need for two permanent seats on the Security Council for Africa and stronger financial support to address the continent’s challenges In a speech delivered during the inauguration of the renovated…

Source: UN News | Oct 15, 2024

‘Africa must continue to rise,’ says General Assembly President

The continent will need about $194 billion in additional financing annually to achieve the SDGs

To meet the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the UN General Assembly President on Monday emphasised Africa’s potential and the urgent need for both international support and systemic reforms across the continent. In a speech delivered during a debate on African development, Assembly  President Philémon Yang addressed the continent’s progress toward the Sustainable Development…