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News Stories
Sudan's year of conflict - 5 critical facts
A year on, the war in Sudan continues to rage, with the country and its neighbours experiencing one of the largest and most challenging humanitarian and displacement crises in the world. Thousands are still fleeing Sudan everyday.
Audio Languages: English, Original
11 April 2024
News Stories
One year of war in Sudan and impact on South Sudan (UNHCR)
At the Geneva Press Briefing, Olga Sarrado, spokesperson for the UNHCR, along with Marie-Hélène Verney, the organization's representative, delivered pertinent updates on the ongoing situation in South Sudan, marking one year since the outbreak of conflict in Sudan.
Audio Languages: English, Original
9 April 2024
Press Conferences
Geneva Press Briefing : HRC, WFP, WHO
UN Geneva press briefing chaired by Alessandra Vellucci, Director, UN Information Service
Audio Languages: Original, English
2 April 2024
Interviews
Foreign armies creating 'never-ending cycle of violence' in Syria, says UN inquiry member
Now in its thirteenth year, the war in Syria shows no signs of letting up, and several foreign powers are active in the country, including Russia, the US, Turkey and Israel, which has stepped up its bombardments since the 7 October Hamas attacks.
Audio Languages: English, Original
26 March 2024
News Stories
James Eugene McGoldrick (UN Humanitarian Coordinator) on the situation in Gaza
James Eugene McGoldrick of Ireland, United Nations Humanitarian Coordinator ad interim for Palestine, on the situation in Gaza.
Audio Languages: English, Original
25 March 2024
News Stories
António Guterres (UN Secretary-General) at Al-Arish hospital in Egypt
Remarks by António Guterres, United Nations Secretary-General, during his visit to Al-Arish hospital, in Egypt.
Audio Languages: English, Original
23 March 2024
Features
Palestinian UN Mine Action Chief: unexploded bombs in Gaza will take years to clear
Unexploded bombs in Gaza will take years to clear, says Palestine UN Mine Action chief.
Audio Languages: English, Original
19 March 2024
News Stories
Céline Bardet - We are NOT Weapons of War
Céline Bardet, founder of the NGO "We are NOT Weapons of War" (WWoW) participated in aCSW68 side-event on 11 March: Conflict-related sexual violence: How to make progress and fight impunity.
Audio Languages: English, Original
18 March 2024
Meetings & Events
War on Gaza: impact on Palestinian women and children (CSW68 Side Event)
The event aims to support the rights of Palestinian women, shedding light of their situation under occupation and specifically the impact of the war in Gaza on Palestinian women and children.
Audio Languages: English, Original
13 March 2024
Media Stakeouts
Joint statement delivered by Yamazaki Kazuyuki (Japan/Security Council President) on conflict prevention, peacebuilding and sustaining peace - Security Council Media Stakeout
Joint statement to the media delivered by Yamazaki Kazuyuki, Permanent Representative of Japan to the United Nations, and Security Council President for the month of March, on conflict prevention, peacebuilding and sustaining peace.
Audio Languages: English, Original
13 March 2024
Meetings & Events
Enforcement of the International, National laws and legal frameworks in protecting women during times of War - Building on Arab experiences (CSW68 Side Event)
Despite existing international laws and legal frameworks of protection, women and girls in conflict zones in the Arab region often face all forms of danger because of the weakness or lack of enforcement of these laws. Indeed, conflict results in higher levels of violence against women and girls, including arbitrary killings, torture, sexual violence, forced marriage and forced migration. Besides, women and girls are primarily and increasingly targeted as a tactic to weaken the "enemy".
Audio Languages: English, Original, Arabic
13 March 2024
Media Stakeouts
Josep Borrell (European Union) on the situation in Ukraine, Gaza & other topics - Security Council Media Stakeout
Comments to the media by Josep Borrell, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, on the situation in Ukraine, Gaza & other topics.
Audio Languages: English, Original
12 March 2024