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…
KABUL - The auditing of 358 suspicious ballot boxes from Afghanistan’s 20 August presidential elections began today. The Independent Election Commission (IEC), with oversight by the Electoral Complaints Commission (ECC)…
5 October 2009 - The auditing of 358 suspicious ballot boxes from Afghanistan’s 20 August presidential elections began today. The Independent Election Commission (IEC), with oversight by the Electoral Complaints Commission…
5 October 2009 -- The first batch of Government of Sudan (GoS) police targetted for providing security during Sudan’s upcoming national elections in April 2010 have participated in a training workshop conducted by the AU-UN…
A four-day All Political Party Conference was held in Juba last week and ended with a threat from opposition leaders to boycott national elections scheduled for April 2010 if the ruling National Congress Party (NCP) fails to…
5 October 2009 - Press Release by UN-HABITAT Afghanistan on the occasion of World Habitat Day 2009. UN-HABITAT Afghanistan statement - UN Secretary-General Message - UN-HABITAT Executive Director Statement
3 October 2009 - The latest weekly programme produced in Dari and Pashto by UNAMA Radio is now online to listen to. The show - "Afghanistan Today" - is broadcast every Saturday morning on Radio Afghanistan. All UNAMA Radio…
Abidjan, 1st October 2009... The Spokesperson for the United Nations Operation in Côte d'Ivoire (UNOCI), Hamadoun Touré, announced on Thursday that the Mission had begun, the second phase of transportation of electoral…
Abidjan, 2 October 2009... The day after his arrival in Côte d'Ivoire, the world salsa music star, Johnny Pacheco, as a peace campaigner, visited the United Operation in Côte d'Ivoire (UNOCI), where he was welcomed by the…
Grand-Bassam, 25 September 2009... A regional training seminar on "The obstacles to the development of efficient judicial systems in sub-Saharan Africa", initiated by the United Nations Operation in Côte d'Ivoire (UNOCI)…
Divo, 29 September 2009... The United Nations Operation in Côte d'Ivoire (UNOCI) on Tuesday, 29 September 2009, started a workshop of reflection and exchanges in Divo on the topic: "The role of the journalist in the crisis…
1 October 2009 - Students in Takhar province have been calling for peace though a poetry and drawing competition. More than fifty provincial authorities, teachers and students, civil society representatives and media attended…