Yvonne Murray

in New York

A vehicle of the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces drives through in Khartoum

Week-long ceasefire in Sudan comes into effect

Gunfire and explosions rocked Sudan's capital, hours before a one-week humanitarian ceasefire was to take effect after a series of previous truce announcements were all violated.

Sudan • 22 May 23

The head of the Palestinian Authority, Mahmoud Abbas, has addressed the UN General Assembly

Why has Israel called a UN meeting 'despicable'?

For the first time, and over Israel's firm objections, the United Nations is holding an event to commemorate what the Palestinians call Nakba, or catastrophe.

World • 15 May 23

Journalists marching in Kenya on World Press Freedom Day in 2018

'Independent journalism needed more than ever' - UN

The United Nations celebrates World Press Freedom today after 86 journalists were killed in 2022, making it the deadliest year for the profession, according to UNESCO, the UN agency hosting the event.

World • 03 May 23

UN Secretary General António Guterres will host the meetings in Doha

UN meets envoys about Taliban but without Afghan women

The UN Secretary General is hosting meetings today and tomorrow in Doha, to talk about the future of Afghanistan and what to do about the Taliban's ongoing abuse of women's rights.

World • 01 May 23

Sergey Lavrov used his platform to continue attacking the US and allies, which Russia blames for the war in Ukraine

'US and Europe using Ukraine war as blackmail' - Lavrov

Today the Russian foreign minister hosted a second meeting as president of the Security Council, this time on the situation in the Middle East.

World • 25 Apr 23

Antonio Guterres (front left) seated next to Sergei Lavrov (centre) in the UN Security Council

Russian envoy turns tables on 'West' at UN meeting

Russia's Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov has delivered a withering attack on the United States and its allies at a UN Security Council meeting.

World • 24 Apr 23

The Taliban has imposed severe restrictions on women's rights since returning to power

Female staff ban sees UN review Afghan operations

The UN is reviewing its presence in Afghanistan following a ban on female aid workers, raising fears it could pull out of the country.

World • 19 Apr 23

Sudanese army soldiers loyal to army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan posing for a picture at the Rapid Support Forces base in the Red Sea city of Port Sudan

UN contacts Sudan generals as it appeals for calm

United Nations aid workers in Sudan were hunkered down at home, as fighting spread across the country.

World • 18 Apr 23

The US Ambassador to the United Nations called the Russian presidency an 'April fool's joke'

Russia's UNSC presidency begins with 'signature events'

The Russian presidency of the United Nations Security Council is in full swing, despite protests within the UN system and beyond.

World • 11 Apr 23

A child receives a polio vaccine at a clinic set up by the World Health Organization in India in 2003

WHO 'at a crossroads' on its 75th anniversary

The World Health Organization was established 75 years ago to ensure healthcare as a basic human right and set global standards in sanitation and nutrition.

World • 07 Apr 23