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Racism, fatigue and apathy: Why the world has forgotten Sudan

Racism, fatigue and apathy: Why the world has forgotten Sudan

Sudan faces the world's worst hunger and displacement crisis, with millions suffering from famine and forced migration. Yet global attention remains scarce - here's why, and what to do about it.

Türkiye urges swift, decisive action to tackle Sudan crisis at UN meeting

Türkiye urges swift, decisive action to tackle Sudan crisis at UN meeting

At the UN Security Council, Türkiye's representative Ahmet Yildiz reaffirmed support for Sudan's "unity, territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence from outside interference."

UN raises $118m for displaced people in Africa

UN raises $118m for displaced people in Africa

The funding aims to aid people impacted by conflict, including the ongoing war in Sudan, and extreme weather events in eastern Africa.

UN: At least 140 women, girls killed by partners, relatives per day in 2023

UN: At least 140 women, girls killed by partners, relatives per day in 2023

The highest number of intimate partner and family killings was in Africa – with an estimated 21,700 victims in 2023, the UN said.

Ghana peacekeepers wounded in rocket attack in Lebanon

Ghana peacekeepers wounded in rocket attack in Lebanon

The UN says peacekeepers and facilities in Lebanon were targeted in three separate incidents on Tuesday.

Sudan RSF fighters deny accusations of war crimes

Sudan RSF fighters deny accusations of war crimes

The UN accuses the group and its allies of abducting and recruiting children, looting, and pillaging.

Somalia: The dilemma of displaced women in Mogadishu

Somalia: The dilemma of displaced women in Mogadishu

Some of the displaced people have been living in camps in Somali capital Mogadishu for decades.

Five recent instances of Israel's attacks on UN chief Antonio Guterres

Five recent instances of Israel's attacks on UN chief Antonio Guterres

Tel Aviv continues its long feud with Guterres in a diplomatic acrimony that highlights reluctance on Israel's part to engage constructively with UN's commitment to addressing complexities of Middle East conflict.

Somalia seeks more funding to tackle humanitarian crisis

Somalia seeks more funding to tackle humanitarian crisis

Acting UN envoy for Somalia James Swan highlighted the humanitarian situation in his country as he sought more financial support in an address to the United Nations Security Council.

Live Updates: Death toll from Israeli strikes on Lebanon climbs to 274

Live Updates: Death toll from Israeli strikes on Lebanon climbs to 274

Israel's war on Gaza, now in its 353rd day, has killed at least 41,431 Palestinians and wounded over 95,818 others — a conservative estimate — with 10,000+ believed to be buried under rubble of bombed homes.

Israel's attacks in Lebanon clear effort to spread war: Erdogan

Israel's attacks in Lebanon clear effort to spread war: Erdogan

Turkish president says global institutions and organisations have taken no effective steps to end oppression in Gaza or prevent Israel's massacre.

UN 'gravely alarmed' by reports of RSF assault on Al Fasher

UN 'gravely alarmed' by reports of RSF assault on Al Fasher

UN officials warn that the worsening violence around Al Fasher city threatens to unleash more intercommunal strife.