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…
Jane Connors, Victims’ Rights Advocate visited Haiti from 22 to 26 April 2018 to learn more about the work done by MINUJUSTH and the UN Country Team to implement the UN Secretary-General’s strategy to prevent and respond to…
SdeM: Sorry for the delay, but it was a very intense and long, and useful, in my opinion, opportunity for expressing various angles of many countries. As you know, Turkey spoke, Iran spoke, and the Syrian Arab Republic. So…
NEW YORK - The UN’s top envoy in Afghanistan said important decisions made now on elections and peace will affect the fundamental fabric of the society and future of Afghanistan. “The Afghan people are scheduled to cast their…
Madam President, Members of the Security Council, There have been several positive developments related to the nuclear weapon and ballistic missile programmes of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea over recent months…
Boda boda drivers in Yei are hopeful of South Sudan achieving durable peace following the signing of a revitalized peace agreement. The photo was taken in Juba. Boda boda motorcyclists from across Yei town are voicing and…
Representatives of the UN Police Women Network visiting and handing over gifts to a children's hospital in Juba. For anyone being confined to a hospital bed, few things are as pleasant as surprise visitors bringing a little…
Boda boda motorcyclists from across Yei town are voicing and quite possibly honking their support and optimism for a future blessed by durable peace, following the recent signing of the revitalized peace agreement. “Many…
For anyone being confined to a hospital bed, few things are as pleasant as surprise visitors bringing a little something. The UN Police and its Women Network spent a few weekend hours being such benign hospital visitors in…
SHARANA - The active participation of young Afghans in peace-building is necessary for creating a more stable, inclusive and peaceful region, said participants at a UN-backed symposium in the south-eastern province of Paktika…
Sana’a, 16 September 2018: The United Nations is working to open a humanitarian medical air bridge for Yemeni civilians who are suffering from conditions which cannot be treated inside Yemen. “The aim is to help patients…
The United Nations Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, Nickolay Mladenov , expressed concern on Monday “at the intention of the Israeli authorities to demolish the Bedouin village of Khan Al-Ahmar/Abu Al…