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…
Last night, a peacekeeper was hurt after a patrol was attacked by a group of young men in Taybeh, south Lebanon. A vehicle was also damaged. Attacks on men and women serving the cause of peace are not only condemnable, but…
The Acting HoM/FC, Maj Gen Benjamin Sawyerr, and a section of the Mission Leadership Team, held a meeting with the Ngok Dinka Paramount Chief and other Chiefs at the Paramount Chief’s residence in Abyei. The meeting, which…
A brief roundup of United Nations-related political and peacebuilding events and developments around the world. "We are at the end of a tragic year for too many people around the world. No region has been spared violence or…
Following a series of meetings with the parties in Riyadh and Muscat, including with the President of the Presidential Leadership Council, Rashad al Alimi, and Ansar Allah chief negotiator, Mohammed Abdul Salam, the Special…
Communities in Warrap State re-committed to peaceful coexistence following a dialogue on how to reduce violence by using gender-responsive methods. Photo by Zejin Yin/UNMISS. WARRAP – More than 60 people, including army…
UNMISS peacekeepers from South Korea and Ethiopia recently provided supplies and medications to hospitals in Bor. Photo by Mach Samuel/UNMISS. JONGLEI – South Sudanese healthcare facilities are still suffering from the…
WARRAP – More than 60 people, including army officers, ex-combatants, and traditional chiefs in the state, recently gathered in Kuajok to discuss ways of decreasing community violence. Participants in the workshop, which was…
JONGLEI – South Sudanese healthcare facilities are still suffering from the effects of years of conflict in the country, and the ones in Greater Jonglei are no exceptions. With many of them lacking essential supplies ahead of…
Knowing how to perform basic computer maintenance and how to repair mobile phones are marketable skills learnt by 25 young men and women in Lakes during an UNMISS-funded vocational training. Photo by James Mawien Manyuol…
A three-day community policing workshop facilitated by an UNMISS UNPOL team took place in Jonglei State, building the capacity of police officers in South Sudan. Photo by Angellah Mandoreba/UNMISS. JONGLEI – With elections…
Kampala (Uganda), 27 November 2023 - The Office of the Special Envoy for the Great Lakes, in collaboration with the Regional Training Facility of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR), hosted an event…
Kampala (Uganda), 12 December 2023 – The Senior Policy Group (SPG) of United Nations presences in the Great Lakes region met in Kampala, Uganda, on 11-12 December 2023 to review progress in the implementation of the Regional…