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…
11 May 2011 - UNMIS senior official Jasbir Lidder visited Jonglei State today, where he met senior state government representatives and discussed rising insecurity as well as the deteriorating humanitarian situation. Present…
12 May 2011 - The framework for the Darfur International Conference on Water for Sustainable Peace was introduced to donors in Khartoum yesterday at the Grand Holiday Villa Hotel by conference sponsors--the Sudan Ministry of…
12 May 2011 - Thousands of alumnae of the Open University of Sudan from all over Darfur today began a three-day graduation ceremony held at the al-Nagaa Stadium in El Fasher, North Darfur, sponsored by UNAMID. The first day…
12 May 2011 – Members of the UN Security Council yesterday expressed deep concern about the situation in the disputed Abyei area and urged parties to the 2005 peace pact to reach an agreement on the area's status as soon as…
11 May 2011 – The continuing campaign to spread awareness about HIV/AIDS has moved to Afghanistan’s regions. Last week in Kunduz about fifty girls graduated from a four-day HIV/AIDS awareness workshop. The workshop was…
12 May 2011 - Naqoura, Lebanon - The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) delivered 106 vehicles and related spare parts to the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) at a ceremony today at UNIFIL's Headquarters in Naqoura…
Mr. President, your Excellencies, distinguished guests, The report before you describes UNMIK’s activities from 16 January to 15 April 2011. Today I wish to update you on recent developments and, more generally, on the key…
03 May 2011 – One of the most volatile and dangerous regions for news-reporting celebrated World Press Freedom Day with an exhibit of photos. The photos were of war photography and shots of everyday life. The event was…
11 May 2001 - Unknown assailants fired at an UNMIS patrol in the Abyei Area yesterday, injuring four Zambian peacekeepers. A large group of armed men stopped the patrol at a roadblock in Goli village, about 25 kilometres…
Kisangani, 4 May 2011 – Two water fountains were inaugurated in the neighborhood of Lubunga, Kisangani, by the United Nations Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO), and handed over to the local…
11 May - A study performed in three Guinea-Bissau regions by the Ministry of Justice and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) shows that women, children and vulnerable people living far away from state justice…
11 May 2011 – The independent anti-corruption Monitoring and Evaluation Committee (MEC) held its inauguration ceremony today in Kabul. The convening of the first meeting of the MEC follows up on commitments made at the London…