Egypt rejects statements from EU, UN over press freedom in Egypt
The arrest of Press Syndicate board members has sparked widespread concerns
UN: ‘Islamic State’ using human shields in Fallujah
The United Nations refugee agency says IS has placed residents in harm's…
Private hospital shuts down after young girl dies from FGM procedure
Monitoring places that perform FGM surgeries is a persistent problem, says researcher
On the brink: climate change looms over Egypt
Attempts to adjust Egypt’s approach to climate change have gained new ground,…
UN warns that Iraq’s political crisis helps ‘Islamic State’ extremists
The UN has strongly urged Iraq's political leaders and civil society to…
UN nominates new environment and climate chiefs
Both the UN Environment Programme and the UN Climate Change Convention are…
US urges Egypt to uphold freedom of expression after Press Syndicate stormed
Law regulating assembly should be brought in line with the Egyptian Constitution,…
UN reports dire days in Aleppo as airstrikes in Syria destroy hospital
According to the UN, the situation in Aleppo is 'catastrophic.' The aid…
Egypt urges African leaders to promote bilateral work in environmental issues
Fifty-four African leaders are currently in Cairo for the sixth special session…
UN, USAID launch Women’s Employment Promotion to advance female-friendly workplace
The project marks a bid to increase awareness on gender equality and…