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…
Bunia, 31 March 2011 – The United Nations Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO), in partnership with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), organized a capacity-building workshop for…
11 April 2011 - A five-day intensive training workshop for 10 camera crew from South Sudan Television (SSTV) concluded today at the UNMIS compound in Juba. The training was organized by the mission's Public Information Office…
11 April 2011 - Twenty-five police officers from Nyala, South Darfur, took part today in a seminar organized by UNAMID on investigative techniques and international human rights standards. The participants discussed their…
11 April 2011 - UNAMID peace keepers from the Mission’s Thai battalion stationed in Mukjar, West Darfur, have begun drilling a well for a nearby elementary school. Once complete, the borehole has the capacity to provide…
Kinshasa, 8 April 2011 – It is important to note that successful elections in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) would undoubtedly reinforce democratic institutions and practices while promoting economic growth. Anything…
11 April 2011 - Payment of rent for land allocated for use by UNIFIL is the responsibility of the Lebanese government, UNIFIL Spokesperson Neeraj Singh said Monday (April 11, 2011), following protests by some land owners over…
While seeking political means to put an end to violence in Darfur is paramount for UNAMID, the National Government and different partners in Sudan, Frank Adarkwah-Yiadom, from Ghana, and Aimee Mwenyi Ntumba, from Democratic…
KABUL - Actor Jeremy Renner, who shot to fame playing a bomb disposal expert in the Academy Award-winning film The Hurt Locker, took a five-day visit to Afghanistan in late 2010 to highlight the efforts of the United Nations…
8 April 2011 – With Southern Sudan heading for independence in July, the last Sudan Armed Forces Joint Integrated Unit (JIU) members left Juba by barge today for the north. The JIU soldiers had assembled in the southern…
6 April 2011 - Recognizing the lack of medical facilities in Abyei, The UNMIS Indian Force Reserve Battalion (FRB) launched a series of free medical/veterinary camps in the area from 3 to 6 April. On 3 April, a team…
8 April 2011 - Filmmakers, activists, journalists, aid workers, policy-makers and United Nations staff are gathering in New York this weekend for a two-day documentary forum aimed at raising public awareness about the fight…
Kinshasa, 9 April, 2011 - A ceremony was held in the Congolese capital on Saturday, 9 April, to pay tribute to the victims of the UN plane crash in Kinshasa on 4 April 2011. The ceremony was attended by staff of the United…