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…
ASSISTANT SECRETARY-GENERAL KHALED KHIARI BRIEFING TO THE SECURITY COUNCIL ON COOPERATION BETWEEN THE UNITED NATIONS AND THE LEAGUE OF ARAB STATES New York, 23 January 2025 Mister President, Members of the Security Council…
Really a pleasure to see you all. It's great to be back in Syria. It's the second time since the 8th of December, and I had the pleasure to meet with a wide range of Syrians and to be listening very carefully to their…
Beirut, Lebanon — January 10, 2025 — UNTSO Observer Group Lebanon (OGL) has restarted its operations after the signature of the ceasefire agreement on 27 November 2024 and has officially returned to Patrol Base West, marking…
To improve community mobility and ensure access to essential services, peacekeepers from Bangladesh serving in Eastern Equatoria are repairing a 98-kilometer road connecting Torit to Lafon. Photo by Moses Yakudu/UNMISS…
Beirut, Lebanon — January 10, 2025 — UNTSO Observer Group Lebanon (OGL) has restarted its operations after the signature of the ceasefire agreement on 27 November 2024 and has officially returned to Patrol Base West, marking…
EASTERN EQUATORIA - “Challenging weather frequently affects road conditions, which are essential for connecting communities and delivering humanitarian aid and basic services,” says Lieutenant-General Mohan Subramanian, the…
South Korean peacekeepers gifted more than 1,000 bars of soap, blankets, quilts, and intravenous fluids, essential for treating dehydration from cholera-related diarrhea, at an official ceremony at Bor Hospital. Photo by Mach…
United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert today began a visit to Israel, where she is set to meet with senior Israeli officials. Her discussions will focus on steps being taken towards the…
JONGLEI – As an outbreak of cholera continues to run rampant across several states of South Sudan, urgent collective efforts are needed to combat this new crisis which is exacerbating an already dire health situation with…
Today, the Turkish Cypriot leader, Mr. Ersin Tatar, and the Greek Cypriot leader, Mr. Nikos Christodoulides, met under the auspices of the Special Representative and Deputy Special Adviser of the Secretary-General on Cyprus…
Mr. President, Excellencies, I thank the presidency of Algeria for convening this briefing. The Middle East is in a period of profound transformation – rife with uncertainty, but also possibility. It is clear the region is…
Mogadishu: Leyla Abdi Mohamed wanted to become a journalist from an early age – her motivations stemmed from her firsthand experiences of Somalia’s civil war. “I witnessed firsthand how the civil war and conflicts in my…