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…
A mission to assess the humanitarian situation of refugees from the Central African Republic was undertaken in the Salamat Region, southern Chad, on 31 August 2009. The mission, which was a joint effort between Chadian…
KABUL - As Peace Day 21 September approaches UNAMA is featuring articles from UN agencies on the work the UN is doing for peace in Afghanistan. 9: UN Office for Project Services Half of all conflicts relapse into violence in…
Abidjan, 7 September 2009... The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Côte d'Ivoire, Mr. Y. J. Choi, received on Monday 7 September, at the headquarters of the United Nations Operation in Côte d'Ivoire…
Abidjan, 10 September 2009... The Principal Deputy Special Representative of the UN Secretary General for Côte d'Ivoire, Abou Moussa, signed, on Thursday 10 September 2009, an agreement under which the National Council for…
In preparing local communities to receive several thousand demobilized ex-combatants, a sensitization forum for area leaders was organized in Rumbek by the Southern Sudan DDR Commission on 11 September. The Lakes State…
Bukavu 17 September 2009 – On 23 August 2009, Bruno Koko Chirambiza, journalist of Radio Star was murdered in the town of Bukavu. Last year, in November, Didace Namujimbo was murdered, and earlier, in June 2007, Serge Maheshe…
17 September 2009 - To commemorate Peace Day the implementing partners of the Mine Action Programme of Afghanistan have officially released land cleared of mines and other Explosive Remnants of War back to communities in…
KABUL - UNAMA has released the latest three specially commissioned pieces of calligraphy from the Kabul Fine Arts faculty for Peace Day. Twelve pieces of exclusive work are now online. VIEW CALLIGRAPHY>>
KABUL - As Peace Day 21 September approaches UNAMA is featuring articles from UN agencies on the work the UN is doing for peace in Afghanistan. 8: UN Environment Programme Since 2002, the United Nations Environment Programme…
17 September 2009 - As a major milestone in the Peace Day campaign 2009 in the Northern region, a grand celebration has been held in Mazar-i-Sharif. UNAMA and its partners from UN agencies, the Afghanistan Independent Human…
KABUL - Just days after the United Nations along with other organizations asked all parties to “silence their guns” on Peace Day, Afghanistan’s President Hamid Karzai today declared a ceasefire on 21 September 2009. Download…