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…
Ensure a coordinated response of all those involved in combating sexual violence in the implementation of the Comprehensive Strategy on Combating Sexual Violence, with a view to fight impunity, and improve prevention and…
KABUL - The Afghan Ministry of Public Health and the United Nations World Health Organization (WHO) are warning that urgent action is needed to curb excessive use of antibiotics and other antimicrobials or the world risks…
Today, in light of the recent tragic events, all UN personnel (military, police, civilians, UNVs) present in Laayoune gathered together in MINURSO HQ, for a wreath laying ceremony. The ceremony, chaired by the Special…
The United Nations has released the names of another 24 victims from Monday’s deadly plane crash in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in which only one of 33 people aboard a UN plane survived. The UN investigation…
UNAMID PR / 07-2011 PRESS RELEASE UNAMID MOURNS FALLEN PEACEKEEPERS El Fasher, 06 April 2011 – UNAMID today paid respects to the memory of a female police advisor who died in an ambush yesterday afternoon in Kutum, North…
6 April 2001 – UNMIS and UN offices across the world today remembered peacekeepers who recently died while serving in Afghanistan, Haiti, Cote d'Ivoire and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. To commemorate UN colleagues…
6 April 2011 - Ladies and Gentlemen, we gather, today, to mourn our colleagues. The roster of the fallen, in recent days, has been shocking and profoundly sad. We stand in solidarity with their friends and families, united in…
5 April 2011 – To assess critical needs in the Wau area ahead of Southern Sudan's independence in July, an AU ministerial committee have spent three-days visiting the city. The visit, which ended today, continued a series of…
4 April 2011 – Landmine victims voiced a need for support, social acceptance and mine awareness raising at the International Day for Mines Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action celebrations in Juba and Khartoum. The UN Mine…
05 April 2011 - More than 100 local community leaders today met with UNAMID Civil Affairs in Zalingei, West Darfur, to discuss the promotion of effective and inclusive good governance, at the start of a two-day seminar. The…