Geopolitics
New York: The United Nations Secretary-General has voiced deep concern over escalating violence in West Darfur and called on the Sudanese authorities to “expend all efforts” to end the fighting and protect civilians. more
Little progress on disputed Abyei region between Sudan and South Sudan

New York: Despite the strengthening of the relationship between Sudan and South Sudan, little progress has been made regarding the disputed Abyei region, the head of UN Peacekeeping told ...

Sudan ready to return to international role but first needs support, Prime Minister says

New York: Sudan is eager to again contribute to the international community but will need assistance as it works to revitalize its tattered economy, Prime Minister Abdalla Adam Hamdok tol ...

Progress on Sudan political transition, but challenges remain, Security Council hears

New York: Political developments in Sudan continue to move along a positive trajectory, while planning for a UN mission to assist the transitional government is progressing, the UN Securi ...

Sudan: Coronavirus could be tipping point for ‘untold suffering’, Bachelet urges sanctions relief

New York : In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government and people of Sudan could experience “untold suffering” unless donors act fast to shore up a country still in ...

UN ‘fully mobilized’ to support the Sudanese people, Security Council hears

New York : The “exceptional circumstances” of the COVID-19 pandemic have impacted the peace process in Sudan as well as the drawing down of the United Nations mission there, t ...

Coronavirus restrictions hamper aid access for Sudanese in need

New York : The United Nations and its partners are putting in place alternative plans to ensure the continuity of humanitarian assistance in Sudan, as measures taken by the Government to ...

Sudan: Intercommunal clashes displace tens of thousands in volatile Darfur region

New York : Around 40,000 have been displaced in Sudan’s West Darfur State in recent days, following intercommunal clashes, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs ...

Sudan: UN mission envoy commends signing of Darfur framework agreement

New York : The joint chief mediator for the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur, UNAMID, welcomed on Monday a framework agreement between the Transitional Government o ...

Sudan at the start of ‘long road to recovery’, UN chief tells high-level meeting

New York: Sudan is now on the long road to socio-economic recovery, following the establishment of a civilian-led government, UN Secretary-General António Guterres told a high-leve ...