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…
10 November 2010 -- The United Nations Integrated Referendum and Electoral Division (UNIRED) today delivered 20 new Toyota Land Cruiser vehicles procured by the UN Development Programme to the Southern Sudan Referendum…
10 November 2010 - Japan signed a JPY1 1,356, 000, 000 yen, approximately USD 16,000,000 agreement with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) today in the presence of the Minister of Energy and…
Dili, 11 November 2010 (IRIN) - Hardly a tremor was felt in Timor-Leste after the undersea 6.1 magnitude earthquake 85km north of the capital, Dili, on 16 October. The country, sited in one of the world's most volatile…
Matadi, 10 November 2010 - The Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for the Democratic Republic of Congo, Mr. Roger Meece, paid his first visit to Matadi on 9 November 2010. It was his first visit to…
09 November 2010 - Forty senior officers from the Sudan People's Liberation Army (SPLA) completed a two-day training workshop focussing on the rule of law, the promotion and defence of human rights and the role the SPLA can…
9 November 2010 - People have a right to return to their places of origin but must do so voluntarily, said the UN's top humanitarian affairs and relief official Valerie Amos at a press conference in Khartoum. "Ensuring that…
09 November 2010 - Joint Special Representative Ibrahim Gambari today welcomed UK Secretary of State for International Development Andrew Mitchell, accompanied by UK Ambassador to the Sudan Nicholas Kay. The envoys met with…
9 November, 2010 – An inclusive approach to discussions about citizenship was endorsed at a two-day symposium on citizenship issues held in Khartoum on 6-7 November. At the symposium's closing session, Erika Feller of the…
4 November 2010 - UN Day was marked on Sunday 31 October in Gardez, the provincial capital of Paktya province. The event under the banner of “UN Role in the Southeast Region” was aimed at raising people’s awareness of the…
08 November 2010 - A three-member delegation from the German Parliament led by Ms. Christine Buchholz today met with UNAMID Joint Special Representative, Ibrahim Gambari and other senior Mission officials to gain firsthand…
Dili, 8 November 2010 - Most developing countries made dramatic, and often underestimated, progress in health, education and basic living standards in recent decades, reveals a detailed new analysis of long-term Human…
8 November 2010 -- Said Djinnit, the Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General of West Africa welcomes the peaceful holding of the second round of the historical Presidential Election in Guinea on Sunday…