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Russia says it is 'ready to assist' to resolve the war in Sudan
Moscow's Deputy Foreign Minister, Mikail Bogdanov, announced that Russia is prepared to act as a mediator in the conflict in Sudan, in which around 1,000 people have been killed since April.
UN calls says it needs 3 billion euros for Sudan assistance
These funds should enable humanitarian aid agencies to treat some 18 million of the most vulnerable people in the country, according to Ramesh Rajasingham, head of humanitarian affairs at the UN.
Sudan: no sign of peace as fighting escalates
In Sudan, a bitter battle between opposing generals for power has been raging for a month. Caught in the crossfire is the Sudanese population which has resisted military rule for years and is demanding a transition to democracy.
Russia accused of 'cynicism' at UNSC meeting in New York
Russia was accused of 'cynicism' as it attended the first session of the UN Security Council under its presidency of the organisation.
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Sudan's top general says military committed to civilian rule
Sudan's top general said Friday the military remains committed to a transition to civilian rule, in his first speech since brutal fighting between his forces and the country's powerful paramilitary began nearly a week ago.
Temporary ceasefire allows some citizens to flee Sudan's capital city
Terrified citizens used a temporary ceasefire to flee Sudan's capital Khartoum. The World Health Organization estimates 174 civilians have been killed in a battle for control of the country being waged by rival generals.
Countries could be forced to take climate action, following UN vote
The ICJ will clarify what countries must do about climate change and the legal consequences they'll face if they don’t.
Humanity's future depends on how we manage water, says UN head
Water action needs to be at the "centre of the global political agenda," UN Secretary-General António Guterres said on Friday at the end of a three-day conference on water resources.
UN calls for calm in Middle East as Ramadan begins
Against the backdrop of Israeli-Palestinian tensions, Ramadan has often been a period of heightened conflict.
António Guterres reaffirms UN's 'full commitment' to Ukraine in Kyiv
The UN chief is in Ukraine's capital to discuss the Black Sea grain deal with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Upholding women's rights is 'not a charity' its a must says Guterres
Guterres called on nations to promote greater inclusivity for women in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math, he also called out the spread of misogyny on social media as well as a wide gender gap in the growing field of artificial intelligence.
UN rights chief condemns decades of violence in occupied Palestine
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights has condemned decades of violence as a European Union envoy called for accountability after scores of Israeli settlers went on a violent rampage in the northern West Bank.
US Secretary of the Treasury pledges an additional €1 billion to Kyiv
Yellen expressed that this was the first tranche of an additional €10 billion that the United States will send to Kyiv in the coming months.
UNFPA warns of devastating impact of war on Ukrainian women and girls
One year after Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) highlights the devastating impact of the war on women and girls.
Zelenskyy pledges push for victory on anniversary of Russian invasion
Ukraine's president vowed that "2023 will be the year of our victory" as dawn broke on February 24, a year to the day since Russia launched its full-scale war.
Zelenskyy hails UN call for immediate Russian withdrawal from Ukraine
The UN General Assembly approved a nonbinding resolution calling for Russia to end hostilities in Ukraine and demanding the withdrawal of its forces.
Russia attempts to justify illegal invasion of Ukraine
Russia has attempted to justify its illegal invasion of Ukraine, saying it had no choice for its actions while it acknowledged that it had failed to implement the 2015 Minsk agreement.
Two women saved in miracle rescue 248 hours after Turkey earthquake
Search and rescue operations are still underway in the Turkish city of Kahramanmaras, with two miracle rescues providing hope for the families of the missing.
First UN team since quake crosses into rebel-held Syria
The UN’s first delegation has crossed into rebel-held northwestern Syria, as activists and emergency teams have decried its slow response.
UN concerns over reporting of human trafficking and other crimes
The United Nations says a decrease in the reported numbers of human trafficking and other crimes is in reality masking a much bigger problem