World News in Brief: Aid convoy attacked in South Sudan, Ebola threatens livelihoods, UN deplores death penalty
Five humanitarian workers have been killed after a clearly marked aid convoy was ambushed in Jonglei State, South Sudan.
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Sudan: UN welcomes extension of vital aid corridor amid rising insecurity
The United Nations has welcomed Sudan’s decision to extend the opening of an aid corridor with neighbouring Chad and continues to express concern over the…
Sudan: Window is closing to prevent wider escalation in El Obeid
A senior United Nations official warned on Friday that the opportunity to prevent a major escalation in the Sudanese city of El Obeid is “rapidly…
Report details widespread use of sexual violence in Sudan war
A new UN human rights report issued on Tuesday details the brutality and scale of conflict-related sexual violence in Sudan since war erupted in April…
Sudan: Drone attacks endanger civilians and shut down critical services in El Obeid
Escalating violence in and around the Sudanese city of El Obeid is putting civilians at increased risk and disrupting essential services, the UN aid coordination…