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…
UNMIT is an entirely new mission for Timor Leste. It was established on August 25th this year by the UN Security Council, and its full mandate is spelled out in Security Council Resolution 1704. UNMIT's job is about stability…
12 October 2006, Dili—With over 50,000 internally displaced people living in makeshift camps in and around the capital city, continued low level fighting in the streets, and elections due to take place in the coming year, UN…
Dili, October 12th (UNMIT) - The UN's Acting Special Representative, Finn Reske-Nielsen, this week urged Timor Leste's parliament to speed approval and promulgation of vital electoral legislation. In an address to the 88…
A high-level international team overseeing the integrity of Timor-Leste's 2007 presidential and parliamentary elections has arrived in Dili this week on its first mission ahead of next year's polls. The Electoral…
9 November 2006, Dili--- United Nations Police has stepped up patrols in Dili's local communities. Dili residents should notice the heightened number of police patrols, as UNPOL puts a significant number of new vehicles into…
15 November 2006, DILI—Eric Tan Huck Gim has been appointed as Deputy Special- Representative for the Secretary General (DSRSG) for Security Sector and Rule of Law for United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT)…
17 November 2006, Dili--- Forty-five United Nations Volunteers (UNVs) arrived in Timor-Leste this week to begin their work supporting the nation with its fast-approaching first post-independence 2007 national elections…
20 November 2006 – The United Nations is stepping up its police presence in Timor-Leste after two killings in the past 24 hours in Dili, the capital of the small and impoverished South-East Asian nation. UN Police (UNPOL) has…
29 November 2006, Dili---Following investigations into a homicide that occurred on 19 November in Maubisse District of Ainaro, the National Police of Timor Leste (PNTL) with the assistance of UNPol have arrested three…
01 December 2006, Dili—In a first ever such arrangement between a sovereign nation and the UN, the Timorese Government and the United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT) today agreed that UNMIT would have prime…
6 December 2006, Dili-- A senior police advisor from the Philippines has been designated the Police Commissioner for the United Nations Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT) Rodolfo Asel Tor joined the mission on December 2. He was…
Dili, December 8, 2006 - Seventeen people arrested last Tuesday in relation to an alleged attack on the police post in Bidau have been remanded in custody after appearing in the Dili District Court yesterday. The judge…