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…
A UN report released on Wednesday has uncovered a pattern of grave human rights violations committed by armed groups in southeast Central African Republic (CAR), targeting Muslim communities and Sudanese refugees…
Your Majesties, Your Highnesses, Excellencies, all protocols observed. President El-Sisi, thank you for convening leaders from across the Arab world to unite at this Extraordinary Arab Summit dedicated to Palestine. Since the…
Across South Sudan, communities are suffering extreme hardship fueled by persistent conflict, a deteriorating economic situation, lack of infrastructure and development, as well as climate shocks, such as catastrophic…
I commend the launch of The Berlin Initiative and its commitment to a diplomatic resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Since the horrific terror attacks by Hamas on October 7, the ensuing Israeli military operations…
UNMISS peacekeeping engineers from Pakistan are renovating a 140-kilometer stretch of road between Bentiu and Leer to enable safe and rapid delivery of humanitarian aid, enhance security, and promote peacebuilding. Since 2021…
Freedom of expression and inclusion in preparations for elections were the hot topics at an UNMISS-hosted dialogue for 80 members of the Gudele community in Juba. Across South Sudan, communities are suffering extreme hardship…
President Évariste Ndayishimiye of Burundi, in his capacity as the current Chairperson of the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework for the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the Region (PSC-Framework) convened a…
Mogadishu - The United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS) recently hosted a business seminar in Mogadishu to empower Somali entrepreneurs with access to UN procurement opportunities. The seminar, co-hosted by Somalia's…
In response to questions about Gaza, the Spokesman said the following: The Secretary-General urges all parties to make every effort to prevent a return to hostilities in Gaza. He calls for humanitarian aid to flow back into…
TRIPOLI – Representatives of the military and security institutions in the East and West, including two military and police female officers, responsible for border security, counterterrorism and addressing irregular migration…
A brief roundup of United Nations-related political and peacebuilding events and developments globally. "It is high time for peace in Ukraine," says USG DiCarlo, as Russian invasion hits three-year mark On 24 February, Under…
Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesman for the Secretary-General: The Secretary-General is closely following developments in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory as the first phase of the ceasefire and hostage release deal…