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…
UNITY/RUWENG – Responding to an increasing number of cases of cattle raiding, truck ambushes and other incidents of violence in the northern region of South Sudan, the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has…
UNDER-SECRETARY-GENERAL ROSEMARY A. DICARLO’S REMARKS TO THE SECURITY COUNCIL ON UKRAINE New York, 25 JANUARY 2024 Yesterday, it was reported that a Russian IL-76 military transport plane crashed in the Belgorod region of the…
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK, Caroline Ziadeh, met today with Grand Mufti Naim Tërnava to discuss present state of interfaith relations in Kosovo, recognizing the significance of…
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK, Caroline Ziadeh, met today with Grand Mufti Naim Tërnava to discuss present state of interfaith relations in Kosovo, recognizing the significance of…
Madame President, Distinguished Members of the Council, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, Haiti remains plagued by a mounting scale of violence due to an unprecedented surge in kidnappings, rapes and other crimes committed…
Garowe – Your Excellency, Hassan Sheikh Mohammed, President of the Federal Republic of Somalia; your excellency, Said Abdullahi Deni, President of Puntland; Members of Parliament; Federal Member States here present; State…
In Warrap, some 80 SSPDF personnel commit to upholding child rights and building better relationships with communities, thanks to UNMISS-facilitated workshops on child protection. Photo by Zejin Yin/UNMISS WARRAP – As its…
WARRAP – As its first post-independence elections fast approach, South Sudan, the world’s newest nation, is working to enhance child protection in conflict-affected areas. It’s ally in this endeavour: the United Nations…
As part of her regular visits to North Mitrovica, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK, Caroline Ziadeh met today with political and civil society representatives from the Kosovo Serb community…
As part of her regular visits to North Mitrovica, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK, Caroline Ziadeh met today with political and civil society representatives from the Kosovo Serb community…
Mogadishu – A group of graduate students from Somalia and elsewhere were today encouraged to put their educational achievements at the service of solving their countries’ – and the world’s – problems. “Congratulations! You've…
Mogadishu – The United Kingdom has donated £5 million to the United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS) as contribution towards the Trust Fund established to support the Somali Security Forces (SSF) engaged in joint or…