News (Consolidated) - UNSOM

18 June 2011 – The World Food Programme (WFP) has delivered food over the past week to more than 26,000 people who have fled ongoing violence in Southern Kordofan State. In a statement issued yesterday, WFP Executive Director…

20 June 2011 – The Government of Sudan and Sudan People's Liberation Movement (SPLM) agreed today in Addis Ababa to withdraw their troops from Abyei and set up a temporary administration for the area. Sudanese armed forces…

20 June 2011 – The Government of Sudan and Sudan People's Liberation Movement (SPLM) agreed today in Addis Ababa to withdraw their troops from Abyei and set up a temporary administration for the area. Sudanese armed forces…

21 June 2011 – Thousands of internally displaced persons (IDPs) have been returning to their homes in Kadugli, after being advised by the Southern Kordofan State government that it was safe to do so. More than 8,000 displaced…

Ayak Deng made her way to Abyei market early one May morning to buy the day's food for herself and her mother, who was at home looking after her young son. Wandering around the stalls an hour later, Ms. Deng's life suddenly…

Renovating Juba International Airport, paving roads and clearing slums are just a few ongoing preparations for the historic day on 9 July when Southern Sudan declares its long-awaited independence. To plan independence…

21 June 2011 - Just weeks before Southern Sudan declares its independence, UN Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights Kyung-wha Kang began a two-day visit to the region. Ms. Kang held meetings with high-ranking Government…

22 June 2011 – UNMIS called on the Southern Kordofan government today to ensure the protection of civilians, including internally displaced persons (IDPs) who returned to their homes on Monday. "Most IDPs have returned from…