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…
N'Djamena, Chad, 7 March 2008 – Mr. Victor Angelo, the newly-appointed Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) and Head of the United Nations Mission in Central African Republic and Chad (MINURCAT), arrived in…
UN Mission in Ethiopia and Eritrea is withdrawn On 30 July 2008, the Security Council unanimously adopted resolution 1827 terminating the mandate of the United Nations Mission in Ethiopia and Eritrea (UNMEE) with effect from…
Abidjan, 14 October 2008....The Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Côte d'Ivoire, Y. J. Choi, on Tuesday reaffirmed the commitment of the Force of the UN Operation in Côte d'Ivoire (UNOCI) to…
Abidjan, 13 October 2008...The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Côte d'Ivoire, Y.J. Choi, on Sunday visited the localities of Duékoué and Lokosso in Moyen Cavally region to take a look at progress made…
N'Djamena, Chad, 10 January 2008 – The Training of Trainers programme initiated on 4 January 2008 by the United Nations Mission in Central African Republic and Chad (MINURCAT) ended today. A ceremony marking this event was…
Abidjan, 10 Octobet 2008.... The Special Representative of the Secretary General of the United Nations for Côte d'Ivoire, Mr. Y.J. Choi, visited the identification and voter registration center 1, 2 and 3 in Abobo Clouetcha…
Abidjan, 9 October 2008...In the context of his regular consultations with the leadership of political parties in Côte d'Ivoire, the Special Representative of the Secretary General for Côte d'Ivoire, Mr. Y.J Choi, had a…
DILI, Timor- Leste – This week, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) will begin a new Project designed to increase support to the Government of Timor-Leste, internally displaced persons (IDPs) and beneficiaries…
Speakers Marek Michon, Chief of Serious Crimes Investigation Team, UNMIT Longuinhos Monteiro, Prosecutor-General of Timor-Leste Allison Cooper, UNMIT Spokesperson Hipolito Gama, UNMIT Spokesperson This is a near verbatim…
Abidjan, 3 October 2008.... The United Nations Operation in Côte d'Ivoire (UNOCI), regrets to announce the death of a Ghanaian soldier serving with the Mission. Soldier Haruna Abudu died on Thursday 25 September after a short…
Abidjan, 23 September 2008.... The Special Representative of the UN Secretary- General for Côte d'Ivoire, Y.J. Choi, met on Tuesday afternoon with the President of the PDCI-RDA, Henri Konan Bédié, to discuss the evolution of…
Mr. Geir O. Pedersen of Norway served as Special Coordinator for Lebanon at the level of Under-Secretary-General from February 2007 to February 2008. He previously served as the Secretary-General's Personal Representative for…