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Sudan: One-third of population faces acute food insecurity
One-third of Sudan’s population, or 15 million people, are facing acute food insecurity, according to a new assessment released on…
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Sudan urged to stop unnecessary use of force against protestors
Authorities in Sudan must immediately halt unnecessary and disproportionate use of force against protesters, the UN human rights office, OHCHR,…
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Sudan: 15 attacks on health facilities and workers in two months
With the crisis escalating in Sudan, there have been 15 reports of attacks on healthcare workers and health facilities since last November, the World Health…
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Special Representative voices regret at resignation of Sudan’s Prime Minister
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Sudan, Volker Perthes, expressed on Monday his regret over the Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok’s decision to step…
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Sudan: Refrain from ‘disproportionate use of force’ against protesters
Reported killings and injuries during peaceful demonstrations in Sudan is a cause for deep concern, said the UN human rights…
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Sudan: Food looted in Darfur, 730,000 people left without
The UN chief condemned on Wednesday the looting and attacks against United Nations facilities, equipment and supplies gifted to the Sudanese authorities for civilian in El…
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Authorities urged to protect women and children following violence and protests in Sudan
Authorities in Sudan must protect boys and girls from violence, a senior official with the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said…
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Sudan protests: Security forces in spotlight over sexual violence allegations
In Sudan, reports of serious sexual violence and the use of live ammunition against protesters at the weekend must be…
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Sudan: Mistrust deepens following military takeover
In the wake of the 25 October military takeover in Sudan, discussions on the way forward are underway but restoring…
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Sudan coup: Human Rights Council hears calls for return to democratic rule
International calls for the restoration of democratic government in Sudan continued on Friday, as the Human Rights Council met in special session in Geneva to discuss the recent military coup. Leading condemnation for the 25 October…
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