Juba, South Sudan, 5 May 2026 - UNMAS South Sudan Programme has launched a six-month emergency mine action intervention in Jonglei State, with support from the South Sudan Humanitarian Fund, to address the threat of explosive ordnance (EO) contamination. Recent conflict has resulted in new EO contamination, civilian casualties from EO-related accidents, and constraints on humanitarian access. Displacement has further increased risks, exposing…

For a visitor peering across the Nicosia wall, the buffer zone often looks like an empty “no-man’s land”. But for the men and women of the United Nations Police (UNPOL), this is not an empty space. It is a living, breathing community. Since joining UNFICYP, UNPOL officers have taken on a role that goes far beyond traditional law enforcement. While their mandate includes monitoring ceasefire lines, their daily reality is far more nuanced: managing…

Ramallah / Gaza Strip, 28 April 2026: The Government of Japan has contributed approximately USD 5 million to the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) to enable activities across Gaza and the West Bank focused on managing and reducing the threat of explosive ordnance in conflict-affected communities of Gaza, conducting explosive ordnance risk education for communities as well as capacity building for the Palestinian Authority personnel. Two…

RUWENG ADMINISTRATIVE AREA - For most children between the ages of 15 and 17, school is a place of learning and hope for a better future. But that future was abruptly interrupted for some 21 boys, mostly from Jonglei, the Greater Pibor Administrative Area, Aweil and Warrap, when they were recruited into armed conflict. In February this year, reports emerged alleging forced recruitment of youth, including potential minors, for possible military…

On 30 April 2026, the United Nations Security Council adopted a resolution renewing the mandate of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) for one year, extending its operations until 30 April 2027. The decision comes at a critical moment for South Sudan. With tensions rising, the risk of a return to large-scale conflict is real, with potentially devastating consequences for both the country and the wider region. Nearly 10 million…

April was marked by the inauguration of MONUSCO Head James Swan, who held important meetings both in Kinshasa and during his tour of the eastern part of the country. In addition, the Mission’s efforts were highlighted in the context of civilian protection, particularly in Ituri, where hostages were freed thanks to a joint operation by peacekeepers and Congolese military forces in Djugu. During the Special Representative’s visit to Goma, women…

BENGHAZI — The Security Working Group of the International Follow-up Committee on Libya of the Berlin Process joined members of the Structured Dialogue Security Track today in Benghazi. In the session, chaired by SRSG Hana Tetteh and the Security Track bureau, Structured Dialogue members presented their findings and recommendations on election security, conflict prevention, and security sector governance. Members emphasized that Libya’s national…

The principals of three schools had made this request to allow students to travel safely to their examination centers.

CENTRAL/WESTERN EQUATORIA– Frequent cattle raids and retaliatory attacks have often threatened South Sudan’s fragile peace. But in some states, solutions are being found through constructive dialogue and community-led agreements. An example of such grassroots-focused peacebuilding is Mundri in Western Equatoria, where as a gesture of reconciliation and commitment, the Central Equatoria State Government just handed over 11 stolen cattle. Based on…

Over the past week, UNIFIL peacekeepers have ramped up support to the people displaced from the mission’s area of operations, especially those forced from towns and villages close to the Blue Line due to ongoing hostilities. Beneficiaries included internally displaced persons (IDPs) sheltering both within and outside the UNIFIL area of operations. On 25 April, the mission’s Italian peacekeepers delivered a donation comprising medicines, hygiene…