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…
RJMEC Chair,Excellencies and distinguished guests, I thank the RJMEC for the opportunity to speak here today.Six weeks have passed since the decision to extend the transitional period was made. I urged the parties then to…
JUBA - Across South Sudan, people are caught in the crossfire of a climate crisis which is amplifying an already dire humanitarian situation and precarious state of security. In recent years, the country has experienced a…
Through funding from its Multi-Year Appeal, the Department organized a conference on women and conflict held in Chișinău, Moldova. For the second year in a row, the Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs (DPPA)…
New York – Underlining the importance of consolidating peace and security gains in Somalia, the Security Council today decided that the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) shall be called the United Nations…
Mogadishu – The United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS) has capacitated fuel vendors on bidding for contracts to supply petroleum products to the UN logistical support body in Somalia. UNSOS Life Support Services…
New York – Underlining the importance of consolidating peace and security gains in Somalia, the Security Council today decided that the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) shall be called the United Nations…
This afternoon a rocket hit UNIFIL’s headquarters in Naqoura, setting a vehicle workshop on fire. Peacekeepers were not in bunkers at the time. While some peacekeepers suffered minor injuries, fortunately no one was seriously…
This afternoon a rocket hit UNIFIL’s headquarters in Naqoura, setting a vehicle workshop on fire. Peacekeepers were not in bunkers at the time. While some peacekeepers suffered minor injuries, fortunately no one was seriously…
MINUSCA, through the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS), plays a pivotal role in supporting national capacities to address the explosive ordnance threat in the Central African Republic. In alignment with MINUSCA's…
In Bentiu, South Sudan, an UNMISS-supported mobile court brings hope to community members who, for years, had little or no access to justice. Photo by Peter Bateman/UNMISS BENTIU – In the war-torn regions of South Sudan, many…
Mr. President, Members of the Security Council, Excellencies, We have now entered the second year of this horrific conflict, and the region is on the verge of yet another serious escalation. The violence in the Occupied…