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…
11 January 2011 – By the third day of polling in Southern Sudan's self-determination referendum, voter turnout in Kallagan Payam along the disputed border between the north and south was dwindling. Lack of transportation to…
12 January 2011 - The Mission yesterday provided air-support to UNICEF in the delivery of vaccines and medical supplies for approximately 3 , 000 children in the vicinity of Kaguro and Jabal Si. The areas are located…
12 January 2011 - A UNAMID team in Sheiria town, situated approximately 92 kilometres northeast of Nyla, South Darfur, held separate meetings with Umda Tyrab and Umda Abakar, the traditional leaders of the native…
12 January 2011 – Representing the majority of UN electoral and referendum field staff, 214 UN Volunteers (UNVs) from 70 countries are deployed throughout Sudan to directly support the Southern Sudan referendum. Working with…
Bunia, 06 January 2011 - The Head of Ituri Office of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in DR Congo (MONUSCO) inaugurated the recently rehabilitated road between Bogoro and Aveba, in Irumu territory, last week. The…
Naqoura, 12 January 2011 -- The UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) today remembered fallen comrades who died in the devastating earthquake in Haiti last year, honouring them in a ceremony at UNIFIL Headquarters in Naqoura…
11 January 2011 - During a visit today to Nyala, South Darfur, the Chairman of the UN Secretary-General’s Panel on the Referendum in South Sudan, and former President of the Republic of Tanzania, Mr. Benjamin Mkapa, expressed…
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) Mr. Lamberto Zannier expresses his solidarity with the people of Haiti and all those who suffered tragic losses a year ago. On 12 January 2010, Haiti suffered a…
UN News Centre 12 January 2011 –On the one-year anniversary of the earthquake which devastated Haiti, the United Nations today remembered the disaster’s victims in memorial events in Port-au-Prince, New York and elsewhere…
11 January 2011 - As the Southern Sudan self-determination referendum entered its third day, a top polling official said initial results from the region could be announced by the end of the month. Speaking at a press…
NANGARHAR - An Afghan non-governmental organization has provided multimedia training to nearly 50 staff of state-owned media and provincial government, as part of an effort to strengthen journalism in the country and support…
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Wednesday voiced his deep concern about the developments unfolding in the Abobo suburb of Côte d'Ivoire's commercial capital, Abidjan, where clashes between security forces and supporters of…