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…
TRIPOLI – 21 November – In a working group meeting on Monday, UNSMIL brought together Libyan institutions, civil society organizations from across the country, and international counterparts to discuss the challenges and…
WESTERN EQUATORIA - Across South Sudan, children continue to be caught in the crossfire of conflict, losing their lives, being maimed, displaced from their homes, unable to go to school or access healthcare, and forcibly…
ASSISTANT SECRETARY-GENERAL FOR EUROPE, CENTRAL ASIA AND THE AMERICAS MIROSLAV JENČA'S REMARKS TO THE SECURITY COUNCIL ON HAITI New York, 20 November 2024 Madam President, Excellencies, Haiti is at dire crossroads. Extreme…
On 19 and 21 November, UNOAU participated in events organized by the AU Political Affairs, Peace and Security Department in collaboration with the Cairo International Center for Conflict Resolution, Peacekeeping and…
The body of a UNIFIL French peacekeeper, who passed away last week in a road accident in south Lebanon, was sent home today following a solemn ceremony in Beirut to pay tribute to her life and work with UNIFIL. At the…
The body of a UNIFIL French peacekeeper, who passed away last week in a road accident in south Lebanon, was sent home today following a solemn ceremony in Beirut to pay tribute to her life and work with UNIFIL. At the…
This November, Under-Secretary-General for UN Peace Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix concluded a four-day visit to peacekeeping missions in the Middle East. While this visit was part of Mr. Lacroix’s regular engagement with…
Ahead of the eighth anniversary of the Colombian Peace Agreement later this month, the exhibition ‘Seeds of Peace’ gathers the photographs taken by peace signatories, their families and community members, showing their…
Since 2017, the UN Verification Mission in Colombia (UNVMC) has helped implement the 2016 Peace Agreement between the Government of Colombia and the former FARC-EP guerrilla group. As Colombia prepares to celebrate the 8th…
UNIFIL peacekeepers and facilities were targeted in three separate incidents in south Lebanon today, with four peacekeepers injured in one of the incidents. Four Ghanaian peacekeepers on duty sustained injuries as a rocket –…
On 19 and 20 November, UNOAU participated in and supported the AU Policy Forum on Regional Approaches to Dealing with Armed Groups in the Sahel, which was organized jointly by the AU, the Bonn International Center for…
Baidoa – Aden Sheikh Issack has a small allotment on an eight-acre communal farm in Barwaqo, a small settlement of internally displaced people (IDPs) on the outskirts of Baidoa in Somalia’s Bay region. He fled there when the…