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…
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…
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK, Mr. Peter Due, met today with the Mayor of Pristina, Mr. Përparim Rama at the Municipality building. They exchanged views on recent developments in…
Mogadishu, 12 February 2026 – The United Kingdom’s Minister of State for International Development and Africa, Baroness Chapman of Darlington, on Thursday visited the United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS) Aviation…
Thank you, Mr. President. Mr. President, as we navigate an increasingly contested world, where established rules and norms are under strain and where conflicts are multiplying across regions, we must be reminded that these…
The UN Special Envoy for Yemen, Hans Grundberg met from 10 to 12 February, in Riyadh, with the newly appointed Prime Minister, Shaya Al-Zindani, members of the Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) and other Yemeni officials…
JUBA – “I was on my way home from selling bananas at the market when these men suddenly approached me. Before I knew what was happening, I was thrown inside a pickup truck and recruited into military training.” The story of…
12 February marks the International Day against the Use of Child Soldiers, a powerful reminder that every child deserves protection, recovery, and a future free from violence, and that we share a responsibility to prevent…
In Fataki, in Djugu Territory in Ituri, the first light of day reveals each morning the scale of population displacement caused by the activities of armed groups. Under the protection of the Blue Helmets, hundreds of families…