UN Rights Chief Shocked by Survivors’ Accounts During Sudan Visit
January 19, 2026
Survivors recounted being subjected to gang rape in El-Fasher while fleeing violence, as male relatives were killed in front of them.
Survivors recounted being subjected to gang rape in El-Fasher while fleeing violence, as male relatives were killed in front of them.
Families have resorted to stuffing soft toys into windows to block freezing cold, while children’s lives remain consumed by survival.
In his final address, UN chief António Guterres warned the world faces rising conflict, impunity, inequality and uncertainty as international cooperation weakens when it is most needed.
With the multilateral system under pressure and under attack, Member States must fight for the United Nations, the President of the General Assembly said on Wednesday, laying out her priorities for its resumed 80th session.
Fighting the harsh winter storms in Gaza, Amina stays awake at night, hitting the canvas of the tent above her head to prevent it from collapsing under the pooled water.
The World Food Programme (WFP) said on Thursday that it is struggling to keep emergency operations running in Sudan, where more than 1,000 days of war have pushed families to the brink.
The United Nations Resident Coordinator in Rwanda, Dr. Ozonnia Ojielo, received H.E. Ambassador Nakajo Kazuya, the newly appointed Ambassador of Japan to Rwanda, on a courtesy visit this week. The meeting provided an opportunity for both leaders to discuss ways to strengthen multilateral cooperation and support Rwanda’s development priorities.
Negotiators emphasise project pipelines, MRV systems, and private‑sector leverage for adaptation and mitigation.
Agencies highlight urgent requirements for food, shelter, and protection in multiple crises.
