Rocrocdong – Climate shocks have costs beyond their direct visible impact as it is the case in places such as Bentiu, where flooding has forced communities to abandon their now-submerged villages and find what is likely to be permanent sanctuary in specially protected areas. In Western Bahr El Ghazal, increased deforestation had a more indirect impact, forcing cattle keepers to explore new routes during the migration season, with their journeys…
Bogotá, 6 March 2026. The Government of Japan announced a contribution of USD 4.5 million to support mine action efforts in Colombia through the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS). This support will help strengthen the country’s institutional and operational capacities to address contamination from anti-personnel mines and other explosive devices in areas most affected by the armed conflict. The cooperation was formalized during a note…
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…
On the occasion of its fifteenth anniversary the United Nations Regional Centre for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia (UNRCCA) has published a brochure entitled “United Nations Regional Centre for...
As the rainy season approaches, UNMISS peacekeepers in Jonglei, South Sudan, are fully prepared to amp up their ground operations through all terrain vehicles. Photo by Angellah Mandoreba/UNMISS JONGLEI – When South Sudan…
JONGLEI – When South Sudan gained independence from its northern neighbour, Sudan, the country’s infrastructure, especially road networks, were underdeveloped. Nearly twelve years on, while the world’s newest nation is slowly…
During the month of February, UNMHA’s leadership has visited the southern districts of Hudaydah on both sides of the frontline to monitor and assess the situation and listen to the people and communities on the ground, whose…
It was all about creating solid ground for peaceful relations when communities from the greater Tonj area got together for a dialogue. Photos: Zejin Yin/UNMISS WARRAP - In the local language, kong koc means “to wait,” just…
WARRAP - In the local language, kong koc means “to wait,” just like what communities in Greater Tonj are doing. More specifically, they are waiting for peace and development after years of frustration caused by intercommunal…
On 18 February, MINURSO celebrated Napal National Day by raising its flag at the Mission headquarters in Laayoune next to the UN flag. On this day, Nepal observes “Democracy Day” which marks the birth of modern Nepal in 1951…
On 18 February, MINURSO celebrated Napal National Day by raising its flag at the Mission headquarters in Laayoune next to the UN flag. On this day, Nepal observes “Democracy Day” which marks the birth of modern Nepal in 1951…
This Week in DPPA is a brief roundup of political and peacebuilding events and developments at UNHQ and around the world. Security Council ASG Jen_a: "We need sustainable and implementable peace ... in line with the UN…
Ladies and gentlemen of the media, thank you very much for your presence. I am here at the African Union summit with a very clear message of solidarity. Solidarity with the African Union, and solidarity with the African…
" MONUSCO puts us in good conditions so that we can be able to fulfill our mission, that of protecting the population and their properties", said the Senior Commissioner Jean-Pierre Wumbi, commander of the territorial police…
MR. MIROSLAV JENČA ASSISTANT SECRETARY-GENERAL FOR EUROPE, CENTRAL ASIA AND THE AMERICAS DEPARTMENTS FOR POLITICAL & PEACEBUILDING AFFAIRS AND PEACE OPERATIONS — Remarks at the Security Council on International Peace and…