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…
Dili, 25 August 2009 - We hope that everyone will be a winner in this race for peace," said President José Ramos-Horta yesterday at the opening of the Tour-de-Timor, a multi-stage bicycle race open to Timorese and…
Col. Ashraf Ouf served as chief military personnel officer at UNMIS for nearly three years. Prior to arriving in Sudan in August 2006, the Egyptian army officer had completed two stints with a UN peacekeeping mission in…
24 August 2009 - UNAMA has launched the Peace Day 2009 campaign poster - What are you doing for Peace? Download a 9 MB pdf file Download a 2.6 jpeg file
24 August 2009 - The Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General, Kai Eide, urged all candidates, their supporters, and voters to be patient, so that the Electoral Complaints Commission (ECC) can carry out…
Abidjan, 24 August 2009...The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Côte d'Ivoire, Y. J. Choi, on Monday visited the main centre for identification in the Abidjan neighbourhood of Plateau. Mr. Choi wanted to…
23 August 2009 -- AU-UN Joint Special Representative, Mr. Rodolphe Adada, today met with the Chairman of the African Union Panel on Darfur (AUPD), Mr. Thabo Mbeki and discussed with him the recent activities of the Panel and…
Distribution of footballs, sweets and school stationery marked the Pakistani Contingent's celebration of the 63 rd anniversary of Pakistan's Independence Day on 14 August in Ed Damazin, Blue Nile State. Celebrations started…
Commemorating UN Humanitarian Day, the UNMIS Bangladeshi contingent held a free mobile medical clinic in Lologo payam (township) near the Southern Sudanese capital of Juba on 19 August. Over a two-hour period, Bangladeshi…
20 August 2009 -- On the advent of the Holy Month of Ramadan, I would like to seize this opportunity to send my best wishes to all Sudanese throughout the Sudan in general and Darfur in particular. I trust that all peace…
22 August 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. internalFile…
NEW YORK - The United Nations Security Council has welcomed the holding of Afghanistan’s “historic” presidential and provincial council elections, while condemning the actions of those who sought to disrupt the 20 August…