UN warns of ‘systematic atrocities,’ deepening humanitarian catastrophe in Sudan
Sudan’s Transitional Sovereign Council Chairperson Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan reaffirmed his country’s commitment to cooperating with the United Nations and its agencies, particularly on humanitarian efforts, while insisting that all UN operations must respect Sudan’s sovereignty. During a meeting in Port
Egypt steps up diplomacy to contain Sudan crisis as UN sounds alarm over El-Fasher atrocities
Egypt has intensified its diplomatic efforts to help end the ongoing conflict in Sudan, as fierce fighting continues in Darfur and Kordofan, and the United Nations warns of “horrific atrocities” that could amount to genocide in the city of El-Fasher,
Famine, renewed violence deepen Sudan’s humanitarian catastrophe
Sudan is plunging deeper into a humanitarian disaster as widespread famine, escalating violence, and mass displacement continue to ravage the country. With millions of civilians stranded in besieged cities and no access to basic needs, the situation is deteriorating rapidly.
UN sounds alarm over atrocities in El-Fasher as RSF militia seizes control of Sudanese city
The United Nations and humanitarian organizations have sounded the alarm over the rapidly deteriorating situation in El-Fasher, the capital of Sudan’s North Darfur region, warning of escalating risks of atrocities and ethnically motivated violence. They called for urgent international action
ICJ holds Israel responsible for worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza
The International Court of Justice (ICJ), the UN’s highest judicial body, ruled on Wednesday that Israel is obliged to ensure the basic needs of Gaza’s civilian population are met and to facilitate humanitarian relief operations, particularly those carried out by
Egypt seeks to strengthen collaboration with UN agencies in agricultural development
Alaa Farouk, Egypt’s Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, met with Elena Panova, the UN Resident Coordinator in Egypt, to discuss expanding cooperation between the Ministry of Agriculture and UN agencies involved in the agricultural sector. The meeting, which was
Egyptian Foreign Minister meets with UN IOM, ILO, ITU heads in Geneva
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty met with the heads of three United Nations agencies in Geneva on Monday, discussing issues ranging from migration management to digital transformation and labour standards. His meetings included sessions with Amy Pope, Director-General of the
WUF12 addresses SDG localisation, development finance
At the 12th World Urban Forum (WUF12), held in Cairo, two pivotal discussions underscored the critical importance of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) localisation and financing for development. These discussions revealed a collective commitment to addressing the global challenges of urbanization
WUF12: Sudan’s Al-Burhan praises UN support, vows to rebuild after war
Sudanese Sovereign Council President Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan has praised the United Nations for its support in bolstering Sudan’s efforts towards sustainable development and national identity. Al-Burhan specifically highlighted the UN’s assistance in developing consistent programs to strengthen strategic planning strategies,
Al-Mashat outlines new economic development framework to UN, international partners
Rania Al-Mashat, Egypt’s Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation, presented a new operational framework for economic development to representatives of the United Nations, its specialised agencies, and international financial institutions on Friday. The meeting, which included Elena Panova,