Sudan: UN Independent Expert to follow up on recommendations by the UN human rights system: The United Nations Independent Expert on the situation of human rights in the Sudan, Aristide Nononsi, will carry out his third mission to the country from 10 to 22 February 2017 to assess the efforts undertaken by the Sudanese Government to comply with its international human rights … [Read more...] about Sudan: UN Independent Expert to follow up on recommendations by the UN human rights system
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Statement by Adama Dieng, United Nations Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide, on the situation in South Sudan
Statement by Adama Dieng, United Nations Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide, on the situation in South Sudan: The Special Adviser of the Secretary-General on the Prevention of Genocide, Adama Dieng, expressed grave concern at the continued level of violence in several areas of South Sudan. “President Salva Kiir has made a commitment to end the violence and … [Read more...] about Statement by Adama Dieng, United Nations Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide, on the situation in South Sudan
South Sudan: Fleeing civilians cut off from emergency healthcare in Wau Shilluk
South Sudan: Fleeing civilians cut off from emergency healthcare in Wau Shilluk: The recent surge in fighting in and around the towns of Wau Shilluk and Malakal (Greater Upper Nile region), has left many of those forced to flee cut off from healthcare. The international medical charity Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) is today calling on all … [Read more...] about South Sudan: Fleeing civilians cut off from emergency healthcare in Wau Shilluk
Fighting Blocks IOM Humanitarian Assistance in Upper Nile, South Sudan
Fighting Blocks IOM Humanitarian Assistance in Upper Nile, South Sudan: IOM has been forced to suspend humanitarian activities in Wau Shilluk in South Sudan’s Upper Nile area due to violent clashes over the weekend putting thousands at risk. Due to this increased insecurity, IOM has had to post pone the registration of nearly 3,000 thousand vulnerable individuals for … [Read more...] about Fighting Blocks IOM Humanitarian Assistance in Upper Nile, South Sudan
Troika statement on declaration of AU, IGAD and UN on South Sudan
Troika statement on declaration of AU, IGAD and UN on South Sudan: The UK, US and Norway have issued the following joint statement: "The members of the Troika (Norway, UK and US) welcome the 29 January joint declaration of the AU, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) and the UN, on South Sudan. It expressed deep concern about the continuing spread of … [Read more...] about Troika statement on declaration of AU, IGAD and UN on South Sudan
