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…
Kindu, 29 May 2011 – To kick start the Peacekeepers Day celebrations in Kindu today, a minute silence was observed for those who lost their lives while serving in the Democratic Republic of the Congo during the year. This was…
5 June 2011 – Dozens of young people today picked up trash in Bamyan city to mark World Environment Day and to draw attention to the importance of nature in the sustainable development of Afghanistan. The Afghan National…
05 June 2011 - The third visit to Darfur of the UN Independent Expert on the situation of Human Rights in the Sudan, Justice Mohamed Chande Othman, will focus on progress made in the protection of human rights in Darfur…
5 June 2011 - A United Nations Security Council delegation is in Kabul this week to see first hand the effect of the armed conflict on Afghan children. The visit comes one month before the Security Council will debate a new…
5 June 2011 - Several internally displaced persons (IDPs) who recently arrived in Turalei, Warrap State, after fleeing conflict in Abyei were separated from family members as they left the disputed region. One of the tens of…
5 June 2011 - Local journalists in Bamyan officially inaugurated the media centre where for more than a year they have been sharing information and report on behalf of their news agencies and media organizations. Speaking at…
2 June 2011 – The United Nations Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) facilitated a humanitarian regional coordination meeting this week in Kunduz on the response of the UN, the Government and its partners…
Bukavu, 30 May 2011 – In a quest to improve security in territories with deteriorating human rights violations, the Sud Kivu-based brigade of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of…
Kinshasa, 29 May 2011 - In a simple, but emotionally-charged ceremony on 29 May, the Russian Embassy in Kinshasa, unveiled a plaque in remembrance and honor of Major Vacheslev Budarin, died in service while serving as a…
(03 June 2011, comments by UNIFIL Spokesperson Neeraj Singh on possible 05 June protests) "At this time we have no official confirmation about such a demonstration in our area of operations. Moreover, any questions on…
Dili, 2 June 2011 - The Military Liaison Group of the United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste completed a two-day seminar for F-FDTL naval officers on United Nations maritime peacekeeping operations. This was an…
2 June 2011 - A new project to strengthen labour law and administration in Afghanistan will be launched today by the Ministry of Labour, Social Affairs, Martyrs and Disabled (MoLSAMD) and the International Labour Organization…