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…
Dili, Timor-Leste – In an effort to rapidly meet the humanitarian needs caused by the recent violent outbreaks in the eastern part of the country, the United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT) and its agencies…
13 February 2008, 15:00 hrs UNMIT Headquarters, Obrigado Barracks, Dili, Timor-Leste The following is a near-verbatim transcript of a press conference by Atul Khare, Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) for…
4 September 2007 – Despite the recent flare-up of tensions following the announcement of a new Government, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has commended Timor-Leste on overcoming the crisis of last year that led to the…
Dili, September 11, 2007 - The Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Timor-Leste, Atul Khare, briefed the Security Council in New York on Monday 10 September on the situation in the country and the work of the…
Dili, October 3, 2007 - The United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT) has confirmed that Vicente do Conceicao, alias "Railos" was arrested early this morning at his residence near Liquica. He was arrested…
11 June 2008, 12:00 hrs UNMIT Headquarters, Obrigado Barracks, Dili, Timor-Leste The following is a near-verbatim transcript of a press conference by Mr Edward Rees, Peace Dividend Trust Country Director. Ed Rees: I would…
The United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT) is proud to announce the celebration of the 62nd anniversary of the United Nations on Wednesday 24 October. A number of events both within Dili and elsewhere in…
Today, the United Nations police officer, Nuno Anaia, will testify at the Dili District Court trial for the shooting deaths of eight PNTL officers on the 25 May 2006. The testimony has been made possible because the UN…
Dili: 8 November, 2007 - A human rights report released today found that the citizens of Timor-Leste enjoy a range of human rights including freedom of speech, freedom to criticise the government, freedom of assembly and…
Dili, 19 November, 2007 - The European Union has reaffirmed its support for Timor-Leste, and the role of the United Nations in its future, during meetings in Brussels last week. The Special Representative of the Secretary…
Dili, 26 November 2007 - United Nations police officers working alongside their Timorese counterparts, and assisted by the International Security Forces (ISF) have completed a successful weapons recovery operation in the Dili…
Dili, 27 November 2007 – The Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Atul Khare has welcomed a Security Council delegation to Timor-Leste noting that the visit is an important expression of the international…