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…
KABUL – Meetings of Working Groups on supporting Afghanistan’s private sector and counter-narcotics efforts, convened by the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) were held on 12 and 13 February in a…
A brief roundup of United Nations-related political and peacebuilding events and developments globally. USG DiCarlo meets with Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot leaders Under-Secretary-General (USG) Rosemary DiCarlo traveled…
Denmark’s unearmarked contributions to the Multi-Year Appeal (MYA) have helped the Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs (DPPA) to swiftly bolster the UN’s response to an increasingly complex and ever-evolving…
Monsieur le Président de l’Union africaine, Excellences, Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, all protocol observed, President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani – thank you for your leadership in the outstanding exercise of your mandate…
15 February 2025 Secretary-General's press conference in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Good afternoon. Over these past three days in Addis Ababa, I have met many leaders from across the continent to discuss challenges across the…
This evening a UNIFIL convoy taking peacekeepers to Beirut airport was violently attacked, and a vehicle was set on fire. UNIFIL’s outgoing Deputy Force Commander, who was returning home after ending his mission, was injured…
Today, UNIFIL and the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) held a ceremony to pay their respects to Warrant Officer Class 1 George Ayim, a Ghanaian peacekeeper who died from cardiac arrest on 4 February 2025, while serving with UNIFIL…
Jerusalem, January 2025 – United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations, Jean-Pierre Lacroix, visited the United Nations Truce Supervision Organization (UNTSO) from 28 to 29 of January as part of his official…
Community leaders, including chiefs, women, youth leaders, and elders, gathered at a UNMISS outreach event to discuss concerns about the security and economic situation as well as steps needed to secure sustainable peace…
Today, UNIFIL and the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) held a ceremony to pay their respects to Warrant Officer Class 1 George Ayim, a Ghanaian peacekeeper who died from cardiac arrest on 4 February 2025, while serving with UNIFIL…
United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations, Jean-Pierre Lacroix, visited the United Nations Truce Supervision Organization (UNTSO) from 28 to 29 of January as part of his official visit to the Middle East. In…
Abyei, 14 February 2025 - The United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) strongly condemns the recent carjacking incidents by unidentified gunmen targeting its personnel and contractors in northern Abyei. In the…