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Myanmar: UN chief urges return to civilian rule as crisis worsens

·February 2, 2025·2 min read

Following the coup, President Win Myint and State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi were detained and the country was plunged into a humanitarian and human rights crisis that has only worsened amid an intensifying civil conflict. “Secretary-General António Guterres condemns all forms of violence and calls on all parties to...

Sudan: New effort needed to restore civilian rule, transition to democracy

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·March 4, 2023·2 min read

During an update to the Human Rights Council in Geneva, the UN rights chief highlighted the death on Tuesday of a 17-year-old demonstrator, shot dead by a police officer in the Sharq Alnil area of Khartoum, “one of 125 people to die since protests began over 16 months ago, one...

Rule of law stands between peace and ‘brutal struggle for power’ – Guterres

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·January 13, 2023·5 min read

“From the smallest village to the global stage, the rule of law (ROL) is all that stands between peace and stability, and a brutal struggle for power and resources”, he said, arguing that it protects the vulnerable; prevents discrimination; bolsters trust in institutions; supports inclusive economies and societies; and is...

Sudan: Start of final phase towards civilian rule an ‘important step’

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·January 10, 2023·1 min read

Military and civilian leaders began meeting in the capital Khartoum, on Sunday, for four days of talks aimed at reaching a deal on governing during a two-year period ahead of elections. Building on progress “This step builds on the progress achieved upon the signing of the Political Framework Agreement on 5...

Greater democratic rule vital to boost security in West Africa and the Sahel |

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·July 8, 2022·2 min read

Khatir Mahamat Saleh Annadif was presenting the latest report of the UN Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), which he heads, covering developments over the past six months in areas such as politics, security and human rights. Mr. Annadif highlighted some of the dichotomies across a vast region...