Rocrocdong – Climate shocks have costs beyond their direct visible impact as it is the case in places such as Bentiu, where flooding has forced communities to abandon their now-submerged villages and find what is likely to be permanent sanctuary in specially protected areas. In Western Bahr El Ghazal, increased deforestation had a more indirect impact, forcing cattle keepers to explore new routes during the migration season, with their journeys…
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…
WARRAP – Following years of civil war, South Sudan, the world’s newest nation, has been grappling with curbing civilian access to small arms. With elections slated for next year and surging conflict across many of the country…
By: Samira Y. Salifu Since he joined the United Nations decades ago, Kalunga Kizito Emmanuel has determined to replicate his previous successes while working in a non-governmental organization which focused on community…
By: Samira Y. Salifu Lieutenant Commander Germán Daniel Iguarán is an Argentine naval officer who firmly believes in embracing other cultures to cultivate peaceful societies. Having contributed to many of his country’s…
On 15 August, MINURSO raised the South Korean national flag at the Mission HQ in Laayoune to mark the country’s Independence Day which marks the end of 35 years of Japanese colonial rule. It is celebrated nationwide through…
The Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Yemen, Hans Grundberg, visited Muscat and met the Undersecretary for Political Affairs at the Omani Foreign Ministry, Khalifa Al Harthy, and other senior Omani officials…
On 15 August, MINURSO raised the South Korean national flag at the Mission HQ in Laayoune to mark the country’s Independence Day which marks the end of 35 years of Japanese colonial rule. It is celebrated nationwide through…
On 15 August, MINURSO raised the Indian national flag at the Mission HQ in Laayoune to mark the country’s National Day. The Day is a historic milestone in India's history due to the ending of nearly two centuries of British…
The United Nations Support Mission in Libya is following with concern security incidents and developments in Tripoli since yesterday and their impact on the civilian population. The Mission reminds all parties involved of…
Below, statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General “At the start of the electoral campaign for the presidential, legislative and municipal elections in Gabon scheduled for 26 August 2023, the United…
On 14 August, MINURSO raised the Pakistani national flag at the Mission HQ in Laayoune to mark the country’s National Day. It commemorates the day when Pakistan achieved independence and was declared a sovereign state in…
On August 12th, Abyei's youth, in collaboration with UNISFA, organized the inaugural event to commemorate this year’s International Youth Day. The event, held at the youth union, marked the commencement of a week-long series…
On August 12th, Abyei's youth, in collaboration with UNISFA, organized the inaugural event to commemorate this year’s International Youth Day. The event, held at the youth union, marked the commencement of a week-long series…