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…
UN Special Envoy, Hans Grundberg, welcomes the formation of a cabinet under the leadership of Prime Minister Shaya Al-Zindani. The Special Envoy notes that this development comes at a moment where renewed efforts are needed…
JUBA - In the quiet farming community of Bilnyang, a loud explosion sends shockwaves through the air and a deep rumbling under the earth. Instead of causing fear, this incident was cause for celebration, as the United Nations…
“I deplore the reported decision of the Israeli security cabinet to authorize a series of administrative and enforcement measure in areas A and B of the occupied West Bank. Such steps would further undermine the Palestinian…
DUK PADIET - In the far north of Jonglei, communities are suffering immensely from persistent military confrontations between forces aligned with the two main parties to the peace agreement. The conflict, including airstrikes…
Mogadishu, 8 February 2026. As dawn breaks over Mogadishu, two four-legged professionals are already preparing for another day of service, their noses tuned to dangers invisible to the human eye. Thelma, a five-year-old…
Following his assumption of duties as Acting Head of Mission/Force Commander (Ag. HoM/FC) of UNISFA, Major General Ganesh Shrestha undertook his inaugural official visit to Juba from 2 to 4 February, leading a UNISFA…
TRIPOLI – Strengthening Libya’s conflict-prevention architecture, consolidating the 2020 Ceasefire Agreement, addressing structural drivers of instability were key topics discussed in the second five-day meeting of the…
In a context marked by the persistence of violence, human rights violations, the spread of hate speech and the proliferation of disinformation, the United Nations Joint Human Rights Office (UNJHRO) continued, in 2025, its…
Inclusive democratic process and national reconciliation
TRIPOLI – Members of the Governance Track met for five days between 1 to 5 February in their second formal session, and focused on the electoral bottleneck, including completing the Board of the High National Election…
Shpresa is a teenage girl who feels most alive on the football field, chasing the ball and imagining her future. Like many girls her age, she has dreams and plans - but her ambitions collide with the weight of expectations…