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Mediation efforts to resolve Sudan crisis underway, UN envoy reports
Multiple mediation efforts are underway in Sudan one week after the military seized power, UN Special Representative for the country,…
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Ahead of Sudan protests, UN chief asks military to ‘show restraint’
With mass civil protests against this week’s military coup planned for Saturday in Sudan, the UN Secretary-General has a simple message: “I urge the military to show restraint, and not to…
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Guterres calls again for detained leaders’ release after Sudan coup
UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Tuesday renewed his call for the immediate release of all those detained in the military coup in Sudan, as…
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UN chief condemns ‘ongoing military coup’ in Sudan
UN Secretary-General, António Guterres on Monday condemned the “ongoing military coup” in Sudan, saying Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok and all other officials, “must be released immediately.” Long-time ruler…
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UN Chief commends ‘remarkable achievements’ in Sudan
The UN Secretary-General on Thursday recognized the “remarkable achievements and resilience of the Sudanese people, and its transitional government” since the overthrow of Omar Al-Bashir in 2019,…
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Sudan striving for ‘common goal’ of peace, prosperity, freedom and justice
Sudan continues the path to democracy, two years after the revolution that “carried the aspirations of our people for freedom, peace and justice”,…
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UN mission responding to evolving needs in Sudan transition process
Despite setbacks and challenges, Sudan continues its transition towards democracy, the head of the UN special political mission in the…
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‘Solutions must be found’ for millions displaced from Sudan and South Sudan
Finding solutions based on peace and development is crucial for the future of the nearly seven million forcibly displaced people…
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Domestic violence, forced marriage, have risen in Sudan: UN-backed study
Deteriorating economic conditions since 2020 and the COVID-19 pandemic have fuelled an increase in domestic violence and forced marriage in Sudan, a UN-backed study has revealed. Voices from Sudan 2020,…
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UN ready to promote ‘win-win solution’ for Blue Nile dam project
The United Nations stands ready to support Egypt, Ethiopia and Sudan in efforts to resolve their decade-long disagreement over the Great Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), senior officials told the…
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