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…
21 August 2008, 10:30 hrs UNMIT Headquarters, Obrigado Barracks, Dili, Timor-Leste The following is a near-verbatim transcript of a press conference by The Deputy Provedor for Human Rights and Justice, Mr Silverio Pinto…
Timor-Leste, 21 August 2008 - In a public report released in Dili today, the United Nations noted that Timor-Leste has continued to consolidate progress in key human rights areas, including adherence to the rule of law…
15 August 2008, 11:00 hrs UNMIT Headquarters, Obrigado Barracks, Dili, Timor-Leste The following is a near-verbatim transcript of a press conference by Senior UN Advisor Dr. Hafiz Pasha and the Acting Special Representative…
Abidjan, 13 August 2008...The Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Côte d'Ivoire, Y.J. Choi will officially launch "the 1000 micro-projects" initiative for the reintegration of ex-combatants and…
Abidjan 12 August 2008......... The Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Côte d'Ivoire, Y.J. Choi, on Tuesday met with the President of the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC), Robert Mambé…
People living in the eastern region now have ready access to markets, schooling, medical facilities, and other services, thanks to the rehabilitation of five bridges along the main road connecting Lospalos and Viqueque. Four…
Abidjan le 10 août 2008......... The UN Operation in Côte d'Ivoire (UNOCI) handed over a first batch of electoral material to the Ivorian Government on Sunday in Abidjan. The equipment, comprising 1500 electoral kits, was…
Dili, 8 August 2008 - Reducing poverty, consolidating democracy and providing basic social services are the priority areas that the United Nations Development System will support over the next five years in Timor-Leste. Read…
UNMIT Headquarters, Obrigado Barracks, Dili, Timor-Leste The following is a near-verbatim transcript of a press conference by the UNMIT Spokesperson Allison Cooper and Deputy Police Commissioner for Operations Tony McLeod…
Internally displaced persons (IDPs) began moving out of the Airport IDP camp on 7 August. With over 903 IDP families, it is one of the larger camps in Timor-Leste and is located adjacent to Presidente Nicolau Lobato…
Timor-Leste, 30 July 2008 - The head of media agencies in Timor-Leste participated in a joint press conference yesterday to raise awareness of the 100 Day Peace Campaign celebrated around the world. The 100 days will end on…