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…
17 May 2011- UNAMA is proud to announce a call for entries into the "Kabul, I Love You" film project. We are calling upon young Afghan filmmakers to produce and direct a 10-minute short film in any genre and format…
9 May 2011 - Aiming to improve grassroots level understanding of post-referendum arrangements, good governance and democracy, UNMIS began a two-day workshop for 50 participants today in Rubkona County, Unity State. "We are…
10 May 2011 - UNAMID confirms that on 6 May a female national staff member was detained by National Security personnel at her residence in Abu Shouk Internally Displaced Persons camp. The Mission is in contact with local and…
10 May 2011 - More than 500 leaders from villages around Niertiti and Zalingei in West Darfur met today in Nila Beida market about 35 kilometers east of Zalingei town in a conference organized by recent university graduates…
10 May 2011 - As the Afghan Peace and Reintegration Programme (APRP) implementation conference opens today in Kabul the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) reaffirms its support for this Afghan-led…
KABUL - As the Afghan Peace and Reintegration Programme (APRP) implementation conference opens today in Kabul the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) reaffirms its support for this Afghan-led initiative…
Goma, 7 May 2011 – Radio Okapi organized a workshop to empower Congolese women journalists on the coverage of DRC's upcoming elections. The workshop took place at the headquarters of the United Nations Stabilization Mission…
29 April 2011 -- Continuing its efforts to provide medical services to needy communities, the UNMIS Indian contingent completed a veterinary camp in a remote area north of the River Nile in Upper Nile State today. Part of a…
09 May 2011 - An inter-agency assessment mission led by OCHA, with the participation of UNAMID, has recently visited Kalma internally displaced persons (IDP) camp, located near Nyala, South Darfur, to verify media reports on…
Goma, 6 May 2011 – Kiwanja, a locality in Rutshuru territory, 70 km north of Goma, the provincial capital of Nord Kivu, came under attack from armed elements believed to be members of the Democratic Front of the Liberation of…
Bunia, 7 May 2011 – The Head of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO), Mr. Roger Meece, travelled to Bunia, the administrative capital of the district of Ituri, Province…
8 May 2011 – The Abyei Joint Technical Committee (JTC) held its first meeting today and discussed a timeframe for implementing the Kadugli Agreements. During the meeting, which was facilitated by UNMIS, the JTC signed an…