The Latest Breaking News from United Nations

UN raises Darfur alarm as battles rage in Sudan despite truce

The fighting has reawakened a two-decade-old conflict in the western Darfur region where many have died this week.

Al Jazeera · Apr 28, 2023

Sudan war rages, flying in face of ceasefire pledges

Contrary to a declared 72-hour ceasefire, violence is escalating in Sudan, driving tens of thousands to flee for their lives.

The New Daily · Apr 28, 2023

U.S. confiscates Iran oil cargo on tanker amid Tehran tensions -sources

The U.S. confiscated Iranian oil on a tanker at sea in recent days in a sanctions enforcement operation, three sources said, and days later Iran seized another oil-laden tanker in retaliation, according to a maritime security firm.

Reuters · Apr 28, 2023

Why White House Correspondents’ Dinner is a ‘smart target’ for climate disruption

Climate Emergency Fund backs disruptive climate activism

The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2023

Over 200 people evacuated from Sudan to Chad, UN agency says

Chad conducted its first evacuation flights from Sudan carrying more than 200 people, including dozens of children, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) said on Friday.

Reuters · Apr 28, 2023

Sudanese face ‘shocking’ delays, no aid at Egypt border

After perilous journey to the border, people escaping war wait for days without any aid before crossing into Egypt.

Al Jazeera · Apr 28, 2023

UN representatives criticise Germany over reparations for colonial crimes in Namibia

Rapporteurs also chastise the German and Namibian governments for excluding Herero and Nama minorities from talks dealing with the mass murder of their ancestors

The Guardian - UK · Apr 28, 2023

Germany to join EU military training mission in Niger

German troops will take part in a small European Union training mission in Niger after the parliament in Berlin gave its final approval on Friday, deploying to a country seen as at risk of violence spilling over from neighbouring Mali.

Reuters · Apr 28, 2023

Sudan street battles threaten fragile ceasefire as Turkish plane shot

Concerns truce agreement may not hold despite three-day extension as unrest continues

The Guardian - UK · Apr 28, 2023

An island touted as the ‘new Bali’ is paradise, if you can overlook one big problem

The comparatively untouched Indonesian island of Lombok is rapidly coming into its own as a tourist destination.

The New Daily · Apr 28, 2023