Bogotá, 6 March 2026. The Government of Japan announced a contribution of USD 4.5 million to support mine action efforts in Colombia through the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS). This support will help strengthen the country’s institutional and operational capacities to address contamination from anti-personnel mines and other explosive devices in areas most affected by the armed conflict. The cooperation was formalized during a note…
New York / Brussels, 23 April 2026 – The United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) in Sudan has received new funding from the European Commission’s Service for Foreign Policy Instruments (FPI) to support mine action activities aimed at improving civilian safety, humanitarian access, and early recovery in conflict-affected areas of Sudan. The €3 million contribution will support the implementation of the 18-month project “Rebuilding Sudan: Mine…
Today, Special Representative of the Secretary General, Hanna Tetteh, briefed the UN Security Council on the latest developments in Libya from Tripoli.
22 April 2026 – As part of his continuing regional engagements, the UN Special Envoy for Yemen, Hans Grundberg, concluded today a visit to Muscat, where he met with senior Omani officials to discuss the way forward for Yemen’s peace process amid evolving regional dynamics. The Special Envoy highlighted Oman’s crucial role in supporting dialogue and underscored the importance of regional support for the UN mediation process. The Special Envoy also…
TRIPOLI – For their third session: members of the Structured Dialogue’s Governance Track met for four days during April 13-16 to develop recommendations on unifying and strengthening the governance framework in Libya and identifying a path to inclusive elections. Members discussed ways to strengthen the constitutional and executive governance to overcome the current political bottleneck as well as local governance. Deputy Special Representative…
UNITY – Nyaluda Tut was detained for 15 days after being accused of theft and says she was tortured while in custody. The 26-year-old feels that her life has been saved after her case was dismissed by a mobile court held in Leer, southern Unity State. “Access to justice is vital for vulnerable people,” shares Nyaluda. “I encourage other women to report their cases and seek legal aid because too many suffer in silence and fear.” She is one of…
UPPER NILE - A year ago, Nasir was the scene of horrific violence when clashes erupted between armed forces and youth militia, causing significant loss of life and widespread displacement of local communities. The resilient former residents are now gradually returning to rebuild their lives, eager to restore their sense of community wellbeing and work together for a peaceful future. “Some people were scared to return when conflict arose in this…
EASTERN EQUATORIA – United Nations Police (UNPOL) officers have recently built capacities among some 25 officers from different law enforcement institutions serving in Narus, Kapoeta East County, of South Sudan’s Eastern…
The Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Yemen, Hans Grundberg, carried out discussions with the Egyptian Foreign Minister, Sameh Shoukry, other senior Egyptian officials, and Assistant Secretary-General of the League…
Insufficient food supplies and a lack of adequate shelter were observed by an UNMISS-led delegation visiting returnees in Akobo. Photos: Mach Samuel/UNMISS JONGLEI – There is no place like home, the saying goes, but one would…
Every year, the UN Security-General presents a report to the UN Security Council. The report touches on strengthening the UN-AU partnership in peace and security in Africa, and also gives an overview of the work of UNOAU…
Mogadishu – Military personnel from the Somali National Army (SNA) and the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) completed training on how to use the latest technology to track equipment and personnel during…
JONGLEI – There is no place like home, the saying goes, but one would be forgiven for wondering what exactly home is for many thousands of redisplaced South Sudanese people. Redisplaced, yes, as they have now returned to…
Mogadishu – International partners* strongly condemn the escalation of conflict in Laascaanood, including reports of fighting spreading outside the town. We urge all sides to agree to an immediate and unconditional ceasefire…
Security Council Briefing Security Council, USG DiCarlo decries “eighteen months of death, destruction and unimaginable suffering” for people of Ukraine On 24 August, Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding…
ASSISTANT SECRETARY-GENERAL KHALED KHIARI’S REMARKS TO THE SECURITY COUNCIL ON NON-PROLIFERATION/DPRK New York, 25 August 2023 Madam President, At 3:50 AM local time on 24 August, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea…
On a Monday in 1993, when civil war broke out in his country, Patrick (*) was just four years old. His father was forced to take his family to safety and leave the town of Giciye in Rwanda for the province of North Kivu in…
Patrick contacted the National Refugee Committee (CNR) based in Kibabi, Masisi territory, so that his case could be examined by MONUSCO DDR/RR section. / Photos Tijs Magagi Hoornaert MONUSCO, through its Disarmament…