UPPER NILE – It’s a little after 8:00 am in Bentiu, but the temperature is already above 32 degrees Celsius. In bulletproof vests and helmets, a team of 23 peacekeepers from Mongolia serving with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan listen attentively as Captain Bilguun Mandakhbayar briefs them about the mission they are about to undertake. He tries to keep it light and positive, because the journey will not be. Their mission is to drive up…
Rocrocdong – Climate shocks have costs beyond their direct visible impact as it is the case in places such as Bentiu, where flooding has forced communities to abandon their now-submerged villages and find what is likely to be permanent sanctuary in specially protected areas. In Western Bahr El Ghazal, increased deforestation had a more indirect impact, forcing cattle keepers to explore new routes during the migration season, with their journeys…
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…
WARRAP - At the heart of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) lies an enduring commitment to strengthen partnerships with the populations we serve. By working closely with local authorities, humanitarian actors…
Assistant Secretary-General for Europe, Central Asia and Americas Miroslav Jenča’s Remarks at the General Assembly Fourth Committee session on Comprehensive Review of Special Political Missions New York, 2 November 2023 Madam…
(Port Sudan, 2 November 2023) – The Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Sudan, officer-in-charge of UNITAMS, Resident Coordinator, and Humanitarian Coordinator (DSRSG/RC/HC), Clementine Nkweta-Salami…
Some 332 Chinese peacekeepers, including 16 women, have received the prestigious UN medal for their service to the cause of durable peace in South Sudan. WESTERN BAHR EL GHAZAL – For Blue Helmets serving for peace with the…
The Office of the Special Envoy for the Great Lakes region in collaboration with the African Union (AU) organized a regional retreat to assess the impact of the Peace, Security and Cooperation (PSC) Framework for the…
WESTERN BAHR EL GHAZAL – For Blue Helmets serving for peace with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), personal reward remains second to helping conflict-affected populations feel safe. However, 332 dedicated…
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK Ms. Caroline Ziadeh received today the Belgian Ambassador, Mr. Grégoire Cuvelier at UNMIK Headquarters. They discussed the recent political developments in…
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK Ms. Caroline Ziadeh received today the Belgian Ambassador, Mr. Grégoire Cuvelier at UNMIK Headquarters. They discussed the recent political developments in…
Mogadishu – The power of art to inspire and transcend came under the spotlight today at Somalia’s first-ever human rights art competition, aimed at raising awareness about human rights and fostering dialogue and debate on…
Peer through the masses and the greenery and you shall spot an UNMISS-funded maternity ward, handed over to the good and grateful people of Pariak. Photos: Mach Samuel/UNMISS JONGLEI- The birth of a child is a precious…
' As we embark on this year's Africa Youth Month, I extend my heartfelt call to all of Africa's youth to actively participate and share their ideas. Your energy, your creativity, and your determination are the driving forces…
Message by Ms. Clementine Nkweta-Salami, Deputy-Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Officer-in-Charge of UNITAMS, Resident Coordinator, Humanitarian Coordinator, to the Sudanese women participants in a workshop…