As Palestinians in the Occupied Palestinian Territory prepare to go to the polls on 25 April, the United Nations Deputy Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, Dr. Ramiz Alakbarov, welcomes the efforts of the Central Elections Commission to organize local elections in the West Bank and the municipality of Deir al-Balah in the Gaza Strip. “Saturday’s elections represent an important opportunity for Palestinians to exercise their…
The United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) on 22 April, officially handed over the newly rehabilitated 37‑kilometre stretch Abyei–Agok road, a key supply route constructed by its Vietnamese Military Construction Engineering Contingent 4. The re-opening of the road, which serves as a lifeline for communities across Abyei, will support the delivery of humanitarian aid, economic recovery and peacekeeping efforts. The rehabilitation…
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…
UPPER NILE – It’s a little after 8:00 am in Bentiu, but the temperature is already above 32 degrees Celsius. In bulletproof vests and helmets, a team of 23 peacekeepers from Mongolia serving with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan listen attentively as Captain Bilguun Mandakhbayar briefs them about the mission they are about to undertake. He tries to keep it light and positive, because the journey will not be. Their mission is to drive up…
Mr. President, Distinguished Members of the Council, Excellencies, It is an honor to brief you today on the latest developments in Haiti in the presence of Prime Minister Alix Dider Fils-Aimé. This underscores the strong commitment of the Haitian authorities to engage directly with the Council at this critical juncture. I also welcome the participation of the Special Representative of the Gang Suppression Force, Jack Christofides, whose recent…
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…
Development | FAO installs solar power generator system in Kismayo FAO installed a state-of-the-art solar power generator system at the fish market in Kismayo, city of Jubaland, for the benefit of the local community and to…
Following the Kosovo police operations into Serbia funded institutions in North Mitrovica, Zubin Potok, Zvečan/Zveçan and Leposavić/Leposaviq, SRSG Ziadeh met today with Serbian List leadership. The SRSG expresses her deep…
Development | FAO installs solar power generator system in Kismayo FAO installed a state-of-the-art solar power generator system at the fish market in Kismayo, city of Jubaland, for the benefit of the local community and to…
On 31 August, MINURSO raised the flag of Kyrgyzstan at the Mission HQ in Laayoune to mark the country’s national day. The day marks the independence of Kyrgyzstan in 1991 when the Supreme Soviet of the Kyrgyz SSR adopted the…
On 31 August, MINURSO raised the flag of Kyrgyzstan at the Mission HQ in Laayoune to mark the country’s national day. The day marks the independence of Kyrgyzstan in 1991 when the Supreme Soviet of the Kyrgyz SSR adopted the…
On 31 August, MINURSO marked the Independence Day of Malaysia by raising its national flag at the Mission HQ in Laayoune. On this day, Malaysia celebrates its independence of 1957. The official festivities take place in the…
Bringing Drone Technology to Iraqi Police ARABIC Below "In 2021, the Ministry of Interior (MoI) Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Salman Pak Training Center received 20 drones from UNMAS Iraq. These drones were distributed to…
Supporting Iraqi Women in Mine Action The Journeys of Noor and Safa ARABIC Below Noor is a qualified Iraqi woman working in the Iraqi mine action sector. She joined an explosive ordnance risk education (EORE) team nine years…
The UN Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Yemen, Hans Grundberg, recently concluded a series of discussions in Aden, Muscat, and Riyadh, focusing on the latest developments, economic challenges, and ongoing efforts to…
Peacekeepers from the Republic of Korea have been a vital source of support for local communities, providing medical care to around 1,800 residents across five villages in Tyre, south Lebanon: Brughuliyah, Abbasiyah, Burj…
On this International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) and Head of UNMIK, Caroline Ziadeh, stands together with the families of the missing persons who…
Peacekeepers from the Republic of Korea have been a vital source of support for local communities, providing medical care to around 1,800 residents across five villages in Tyre, south Lebanon: Brughuliyah, Abbasiyah, Burj…