Joint FAO/UNICEF/WFP statement on famine in South Sudan: The latest food security analysis in South Sudan has led to a declaration of famine in Leer and Mayendit counties in Greater Unity region. Two other counties are at risk of famine. The lives of some 100,000 people are threatened. Despite a substantial humanitarian response in South Sudan by FAO, UNICEF, WFP and … [Read more...] about Joint FAO/UNICEF/WFP statement on famine in South Sudan
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Joint Troika Statement Supporting African Union High Level Implementation Panel Peace Process in Sudan
Joint Troika Statement Supporting African Union High Level Implementation Panel Peace Process in Sudan: The Troika (Norway, the United Kingdom and the United States) expresses its continued support for the African Union High-Level Implementation Panel (AUHIP) peace process, led by former South African President Thabo Mbeki. In support of the AUHIP-brokered Roadmap Agreement … [Read more...] about Joint Troika Statement Supporting African Union High Level Implementation Panel Peace Process in Sudan
Joint statement on the Democratic Republic of the Congo by the African Union, the United Nations, the European Union and the International Organization of La Francophonie
Joint statement on the Democratic Republic of the Congo by the African Union, the United Nations, the European Union and the International Organization of La Francophonie: The African Union (AU), the United Nations (UN), the European Union (EU) and the International Organization of La Francophonie (IOF) are increasingly concerned by the continuing impasse in the dialogue among … [Read more...] about Joint statement on the Democratic Republic of the Congo by the African Union, the United Nations, the European Union and the International Organization of La Francophonie
U.S. Embassy Statement on Visa Issuance on Ethiopia
U.S. Embassy Statement on Visa Issuance on Ethiopia: We would like to clarify the most recent developments regarding U.S. visa issuance in Ethiopia. Rumors that limitations have been placed on the issuance of visas in Ethiopia are false and we continue to process visa applications as usual. Applicants whose visa expired less than 12 months ago are eligible … [Read more...] about U.S. Embassy Statement on Visa Issuance on Ethiopia
Minister for North Africa statement on the closure of the Nadeem Centre in Egypt
Minister for North Africa statement on the closure of the Nadeem Centre in Egypt: Foreign Office Minister, Tobias Ellwood, said: "I am deeply concerned by the decision of the Government of Egypt’s closure of the Nadeem Centre for Rehabilitation of Victims of Violence, a prominent Egyptian human rights defender." "At a time when there are widespread concerns about … [Read more...] about Minister for North Africa statement on the closure of the Nadeem Centre in Egypt
