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…
Abidjan, 08 October 2009... The presentation of the electronic version of the provisional electoral list is a major step forward in the electoral process, the spokesperson of the United Nations Operation in Côte d'Ivoire…
A week-long training session in election security issues was completed by 200 Southern Sudan Police Service (SSPS) officers in Juba on 9 October. The training was organized by the Central Equatoria State (CES) government in…
Abidjan, 12 October 2009... Twenty Ivorian police officers, including five women, newly-appointed to the technical and scientific police directorate, are taking part in a training course on the management of crime scenes…
Divo, 09 October 2009... The United Nations Operation in Côte d'Ivoire (UNOCI), on 8 October 2009, officially handed over the keys of the headquarters of the district health authorities in Divo that it rehabilitated, as well…
San Padro, 12 October 2009... The United Nations Operation in Côte d'Ivoire (UNOCI), in collaboration with the NGO, Coalition pour la paix et le développement du grand ouest, (CPD-GO), organized a public conference on 10…
13 October 2009 -- On Monday 12 October at 2145 hours, unidentified gunmen opened fire on a military guard post of the AU-UN Mission in Darfur (UNAMID) in Kutum, North Darfur, injuring one UNAMID soldier in the arm. The…
KABUL - A United Nations supported three-day national polio vaccination campaign has seen the administration of polio drops to thousands of children in eastern Afghanistan over the first two days. Dr Khushhal Khan Zaman, the…
KABUL - Six Afghan photographers graduated today from a three-month Master Class conducted by world-renowned photojournalist Tim Page. Under the auspices of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) and the…
Dili, 12 October 2009 - The United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT) confirms the death of a United Nations Police Officer from Zambia. We offer our sincere condolences to his family, colleagues and friends…
Man, 08 October 2009... A mission from the Rule of Law Office of the Department of United Nations Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO) in New York is on a ten-day visit to Côte d'Ivoire to understand the realities of restoring…
KABUL - The United Nations top envoy in Afghanistan today refuted point by point the allegations made by his former deputy about the controversial election process in Afghanistan. Speaking at a press conference and flanked by…
Under the theme "Disarm Now for a Better World", International Day of Peace was celebrated throughout Sudan over the past few weeks with medical camps, poetry readings, dramas and even a peace quiz. The Day, officially 18…