Geopolitics

Sudan: UN chief deplores excessive force used against pro-democracy protesters, calls on military and civilian leaders to ‘stay the course’ in negotiations

New York, June 4 (JEN): Security forces in Sudan fired on pro-democracy protesters in the capital Khartoum on Monday, leaving a number of dead and many more injured, prompting the United Nations chief’s condemnation and an appeal for “peaceful dialogue” to resume. more

Sudan: UN rights chief alarmed over ‘excessive force’, alleged use of live fire against protestors

New York: The reported use of “excessive force” against demonstrators across Sudan over food and fuel shortages that has led to the deaths of at least 24 people is “deep ...

Step up humanitarian support to 7.1 million people and invest in Sudan’s development: UN relief chief

New York, May 15: The United Nations humanitarian chief urged the international community to step up life-saving humanitarian support to 7.1 million vulnerable Sudanese on Monday, and inv ...

Sudan: After years of conflict, millions require aid; But is the world paying attention?

New York, Feb 22 (JEN): If it were a new crisis, it would be one of the biggest in the world, but despite the fact that more than five million people need aid, Sudan is at risk of falling ...

Sudan is committed to dialogue and will ‘knock on every door in pursuit of peace,’ Minister tells UN

New York, Sept 25 (Just Earth News): In his address to the General Assembly on Saturday, Ibrahim Ahmed Abd al-Aziz Ghandour, the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Sudan, said the 2030 Agenda a ...

Sudan: Two UN agencies team up to help smallholder farmers, promote food security

New York, Aug 30 (Just Earth News): Two United Nations agencies â€“ the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the World Food Programme (WFP) â€“ on Monday agre ...

Welcoming Sudan’s cessation of hostilities, Ban urges ‘final peace’ through national dialogue

New York, June 23 (Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has welcomed the announcement by the Sudanese Government of a four-month unilateral cessation of hostilities ...

Sudan: For first time in four years, UN relief agencies visit areas in Central Darfur

New York, Nov 20 (IBNS): Insufficient food, shelter, health services are among the top challenges displaced people are facing in Central Darfur , the United Nations relief wing has warned in ...

Expulsion of UN officials will constitute ‘serious loss’ for Sudan, warns Ban

New York, Jan 1 (JEN) United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has reiterated his strong opposition to Sudanâ€™s decision to expel from the country two senior UN officials, calling ...

UN expert calls for immediate release of political detainees in Sudan

New York, Aug 16 (JEN) A United Nations human rights expert on Friday denounced the arrest and sentencing of political activists in Sudan, reiterating his call on the Government to free all ...