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…
In tackling significant development challenges facing Southern Sudan, the Government of Southern Sudan (GoSS) is preparing a mid-term plan in collaboration with the UN Development Programme (UNDP). One of its proposals…
"Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow" is the motto guiding students of the recently opened Dr John Garang International School in Juba. A brainchild of the late Dr. John Garang's widow, Rebecca Nyandeng de Mabior, the school…
08 May 2011 Kabul – The World Press Freedom Day, was celebrated today in Kabul in International Press Center of Ministry of Information and Culture, to highlight and recognize the most important achievement of the post…
UNAMA is proud to announce that the work of Fardin Waezi, one of our staff photographers, will be on display in London. Waezi's photographs are components of two other exhibitions, Afghanistan: Crossroads of the Ancient World…
6 May 2011 - To bolster reconciliation and conflict mitigation efforts and rebuild confidence among communities hard hit by rising levels of violence in recent weeks, UNMIS Civil Affairs division hosted a meeting of the Peace…
7 May 2011 – Giving the Southern Sudanese capital of Juba a much-needed facelift, the City Council, in coordination with UNMIS, UN agencies and non-governmental organizations, held a day-long cleaning exercise in the city…
5 May 2011 – Marching around the southern capital of Juba to sensitize people on the role they play in reducing maternal mortality, area midwives celebrated International Day of the Midwife today for the first time. "We have…
Goma, 3 May 2011 – As the saying goes, sport helps build human relations and prepares the youth to be useful members of their communities. This was also true for Kirumba village on the occasion of Labor Day, which was…
Goma, 4 May 2011 – The Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Mr. Roger Meece, arrived in Goma, Nord Kivu province, on Wednesday afternoon for his second official…
Bujumbura, May 06, 2011_United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today announced the appointment of Rosine Sori-Coulibaly of Burkina Faso as Deputy Special Representative of the United Nations Office in Burundi (BNUB) and…
Bukavu, 3 May 2011 – The Office of the UN Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO) in South Kivu launched, on 3 May, a new framework for dialogue and exchange with political parties in light of this…
Dungu, 1 May 2011 – Following recent attacks by elements of the Lord Resistance Army (LRA) against civilians in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo's town of Doruma, the UN Stabilization Mission in the DRC (MONUSCO)…