À Obo, dans le Haut-Mbomou, 80 représentants de partis politiques ont bénéficié, le 21 avril, d’une formation organisée par la Délégation sous-préfectorale des élections (DSPE) avec l’appui de la MINUSCA, afin de renforcer leurs compétences dans les bureaux de vote le jour des scrutins. Les modules développés ont porté notamment sur les droits et devoirs des représentants des partis politiques dans les bureaux de vote, ainsi que sur le code de…
As Palestinians in the Occupied Palestinian Territory prepare to go to the polls on 25 April, the United Nations Deputy Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, Dr. Ramiz Alakbarov, welcomes the efforts of the Central Elections Commission to organize local elections in the West Bank and the municipality of Deir al-Balah in the Gaza Strip. “Saturday’s elections represent an important opportunity for Palestinians to exercise their…
The United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) on 22 April, officially handed over the newly rehabilitated 37‑kilometre stretch Abyei–Agok road, a key supply route constructed by its Vietnamese Military Construction Engineering Contingent 4. The re-opening of the road, which serves as a lifeline for communities across Abyei, will support the delivery of humanitarian aid, economic recovery and peacekeeping efforts. The rehabilitation…
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…
UPPER NILE – It’s a little after 8:00 am in Bentiu, but the temperature is already above 32 degrees Celsius. In bulletproof vests and helmets, a team of 23 peacekeepers from Mongolia serving with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan listen attentively as Captain Bilguun Mandakhbayar briefs them about the mission they are about to undertake. He tries to keep it light and positive, because the journey will not be. Their mission is to drive up…
Mr. President, Distinguished Members of the Council, Excellencies, It is an honor to brief you today on the latest developments in Haiti in the presence of Prime Minister Alix Dider Fils-Aimé. This underscores the strong commitment of the Haitian authorities to engage directly with the Council at this critical juncture. I also welcome the participation of the Special Representative of the Gang Suppression Force, Jack Christofides, whose recent…
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…
More than 3,500 civilians, including 1,850 women and 550 children, found refuge on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at MONUSCO's military base in Gina, in Djugu territory (Ituri). They were fleeing violent clashes between two…
The Secretary-General held a trilateral meeting today with the leader of the Greek Cypriot community, Mr. Nikos Christodoulides, and the leader of the Turkish Cypriot community, Mr. Ersin Tatar. The Secretary-General welcomed…
A brief roundup of United Nations-related political and peacebuilding events and developments globally. ASG Jen_a warns Council of escalating risks to European security amid reported airspace violations Kicking off a week of…
On 27 September 2025, the United Nations–African Union Joint Task Force on Peace and Security convened its twenty-fifth consultative meeting in New York. The meeting brought together senior officials from both organizations…
UNITY - With extraordinary flooding submerging 70 percent of Unity State, hundreds of thousands of families have been forced to abandon their homes and livelihoods to seek sanctuary in a displacement camp on the tiny sliver…
A new human rights report has documented a drastic rise in the number of civilians losing their lives and being injured due to intensifying hostilities between the conventional parties to the armed conflict and other armed…
Trends in violence affecting civilians by conventional parties and other armed groups from January 2022 to June 2025 A new human rights report has documented a drastic rise in the number of civilians losing their lives and…
Local leaders issue a call to action for peace on the International Day of peace as hundreds of community members gathered to celebrate their diversity and embrace unity. With extraordinary flooding submerging 70 percent of…
MONUSCO has established several fixed and mobile military bases, which provide daily protection to hundreds of thousands of displaced persons. Vivian Van de Perre, the UN Secretary-General's Deputy Special Representative in…
UNIFIL’s Indian peacekeepers launched last week a computer literacy campaign for women within their area of responsibility in south-eastern Lebanon, aiming to expand economic opportunities for the local community. The month…
UNIFIL’s Indian peacekeepers launched last week a computer literacy campaign for women within their area of responsibility in south-eastern Lebanon, aiming to expand economic opportunities for the local community. The month…
From September 22 to 24, Vivian van de Perre led a working visit focused on security issues, the protection of civilians, and the development of sustainable solutions in eastern DRC. At the end of a three-day mission to Beni…