United Nations

United Nations backs Sudan envoy as army seeks to expel him
Sources in Sudan’s foreign ministry told Al Jazeera Volker Perthes will not be allowed back into the war-torn country.
Published On 27 May 2023
From: Talk to Al Jazeera
Cate Blanchett: From Oscar-winning acting to refugee advocacy
The double Academy Award winner discusses how advocating for refugees with the UNHCR has changed her outlook.
Video Duration 25 minutes 35 seconds
Published On 27 May 2023
Ukraine claims Russia planning ‘massive’ incident at nuclear site
Ukraine’s defence intelligence directorate warns Russia will simulate an attack at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.
Published On 27 May 2023
Mali protesters demand exit of UN peacekeeping mission
Thousands of demonstrators in Bamako demanded an end to peacekeeping mission they say has failed to bring peace.
Published On 26 May 2023

The 2.4bn raised was less than the $7bn the UN says is needed to provide help to millions at risk in the region.

Humanitarian organisations say time is running out as affected communities have gone for months with little or no food.

Across the globe, nearly all words for tea can be derived from the root-words cha or te.

UN official warns violence shows ‘no sign of ending’ as frustrated Haitians go after gang members themselves.

Disease surges as health officials try to address the accessibility of treatments and new vaccine trials.

The German troops currently gather reconnaissance for the UN peacekeeping mission MINUSMA fighting armed groups in Mali.

Martin Griffiths, in visit to the country, seeks pledges from warring sides to allow movement of staff and supplies.

The UN head says he would hold similar meetings in the future after Doha meeting ended without acknowledging Taliban.

This would be detrimental not only to United Nations agencies, but also to the global human rights regime.

The UN’s Human Rights Council calls on France to reduce police violence and take steps to address racism.

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