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…
13 October 2010 - A three-day dialogue on Southern Sudan's upcoming referendum and citizens rights brought together some 200 civil society representatives and community leaders in the Western Bahr El-Ghazal State capital of…
13 October 2010 – Fifteen referendum sub-committee members from the Raja, Wau and Jur River counties in Western Bahr El Ghazal State were sworn in today at a ceremony in the State High Referendum Committee offices in the…
New York/Kinshasa, 15 October 2010 - The horrific attacks in Democratic Republic of the Congo's restive North Kivu province in late July and early August, clearly underscored the importance of civilian protection and had…
18 October 2010 - The asphalting of 103 kilometres of the Keshim-Faizabad Road in Badakhshan has brought prosperity and happiness to residents as it has improved access to medical care, education and the local markets of this…
Dili, 15 October 2010 - On the occasion of World Food Day, Spain and the UN renewed their commitment to work together against hunger and malnutrition in Timor-Leste. In 2010, Spain became a major donor to UN agencies, funds…
Dili, 15 October 2010 – Today United Nations Police Adviser Ann-Marie Orler met with Timor-Leste's President José Ramos-Horta to discuss the progress and challenges of the resumption process of primary policing…
15 October 2010 - The two referenda on self-determination in Sudan could still occur on schedule if all parties immediately stepped up efforts to ensure a credible vote, the UN Secretary-General's Panel on the Referenda in…
14 October 2010 - The income generated from Kandahar airport has increased from US$ 59,000 to US$ 100,000 in the last two months, said Kandahar airport officials. Kandahar’s Deputy Governor, Eng. Latif Ashna, at a press…
15 October 2010 -- The Secretary-General welcomes the opening today of the electoral campaign in Côte d'Ivoire and the progress made so far in the electoral process. He calls on the parties to conduct their electoral campaign…
15 October 2010 (Kabul, AFGHANISTAN) - On the third annual Global Hand-washing Day, more than seven million schoolchildren, parents, teachers and government officials around Afghanistan will lather up, and at the end of the…
14 October 2010 - The World Health Organization (WHO) today launched its first global report on neglected tropical diseases. In light of an ongoing Leishmaniasis outbreak in Herat, Afghanistan, WHO along with the Ministry of…
Dili, 14 October 2010 (IRIN) - HIV prevalence is low in Timor-Leste - 0.2 percent based on results from the latest surveillance by the government and World Health Organization (WHO). But this rate is rapidly increasing and…