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…
Dili, 13 November 2008 - UNMIT is investigating an accident in Dili last night that has injured two people – one critically - after an UNPol vehicle was involved in a traffic incident. The Special Representative of the…
Introduction The inaugural "Sergio Vieira de Mello Human Rights Awards 2008" is to take place on 10 December 2008. It is a national event where the State of Timor-Leste and the UNMIT recognise the outstanding human rights…
Announcement UNMIT is pleased to announce the 2009 United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) – Timor-Leste Scholarship competition. The scholarship, founded by the OHCHR, is a competitive, merit…
Abidjan, 22 October 2008... The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Côte d'Ivoire, Y.J. Choi, on Wednesday held discussions with Ivorian Prime Minister, Guillaume Soro on the crisis-resolution process, with…
Abidjan, 16 October 2008...The Special Adviser to the Secretary General of the United Nations for Sport, Development and Peace, Wilfried Lemke, will arrive in Abidjan on 23 October 2008, the Spokesperson for the United…
N'Djamena, 25 August 2008 – The Chadian Minister for Human Rights and Protection of Liberties and Ms. Rima Salah, Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary General (DSRSG) in Central African Republic and Chad, completed…
N'Djamena, 15 August 2008 – Major-General Gerardo Christian Chaumont of Argentina assumes his duties today as Chief of the Police of the United Nations Mission in Central African Republic and Chad (MINURCAT). He succeeds…
N'Djamena, Chad, 3 May 2008 – Six Cabinet members of the Central African Republic and two high level UN representatives visited Birao, the capital of the Vakaga region, on 3 May, 2008, to assess the security situation on the…
N 'Djamena, Chad, 28 March 2008 – The Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) in Chad, Mr. Victor Angelo, today held his first press conference since his arrival in the country on 7 March 2008. Mr. Angelo was…
N'Djamena, Chad, 21 March 2008 – The United Nations Mission in Central African Republic and Chad (MINURCAT) and Chadian authorities co-signed today, 21 March 2008, the Status of Mission Agreement (SOMA) establishing the legal…
Abidjan, 15 October 2008 ... The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Côte d'Ivoire, Y. J. Choi, had an exchange of ideas on Wednesday in Abidjan with Ivorian Prime Minister Guillaume Soro on the challenges…