JUBA – It has been 32 years since a devastating genocide resulted in the deaths of more than one million people and divided the country of Rwanda. “An entire nation was shattered in a matter of weeks. Communities were destroyed and humanity tested at its very core,” remembered Rwandan Ambassador, Joseph Rutabana. To honor the victims and reflect on the profound impact of these events nationally and internationally, the Rwandan community and the…

TRIPOLI – Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary General and Resident Coordinator for Libya, Ulrika Richardson held an online discussion on Wednesday 1 April focusing on the work of the Structured Dialogue’s (SD) economic track and its role in developing recommendations aimed at addressing key economic challenges and improving the lives of Libyan citizens. Over sixty men and women from across Libya joined the discussion, highlighting…

WESTERN EQUATORIA – Amani Ibrahim Kafi stands proudly in her uniform, representing the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) after nearly two decades of service amid conflict and displacement. During a two-day training organized by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), she experienced a turning point that ignited her determination and hope for a brighter future. “The workshop strengthened my skills in protecting civilians and…

BOR – For young people living in Bor, opportunities often feel out of reach in a region plagued by conflict, climate shocks, and economic hardship. But, for more than a 120 young men and women, a quiet revolution has started, driven by new skills and determination. They have just graduated from series of vocational trainings provided by peacekeepers from South Korea serving with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan, ranging from agriculture…

Read the SG's message on the International Day of Reflection on the 1994 Genocide Against The Tutsi in Rwanda, available in English & French

BOR – For Police Officer Ayen Deng Mach, embarking on a path that had long been dominated by men has always, not just been a privilege, but a duty. The decision she made twelve years ago to join the police service was inspired by her own mother: “Growing up, I saw how difficult it was for her to do things that we are usually told can only be done by men. Back then, the only option was basically to become a housewife and mother.” In recent years…

6 April 2026, Nicosia – The Greek Cypriot and the Turkish Cypriot leaders met today at the Residence of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General in Cyprus, Khassim Diagne. The meeting took place in a positive atmosphere, and they had a fruitful discussion. They exchanged views on substance and on the way forward. They welcomed the UN Secretary-General’s sustained commitment and engagement on the Cyprus issue. In this connection, they…

On Sunday, while Christians were celebrating Easter, militiamen launched an attack on an army position in Lodha.

TRIPOLI—More than 300 Libyan children gathered with their parents at the Scouts Theatre Saturday in Tripoli to mark the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action under the theme “Invest in Peace, Invest in Mine Action.” The event was organized jointly by the Mine Action Programme, a section of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), the Libyan Mine Action Centre, the Libyan Scout Movement, the Libya Peace…

Mogadishu – The United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) in Somalia, as a mission component of the United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS), marked the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action with an open day at the UN compound in Mogadishu, showcasing life-saving efforts to counter explosive threats and protect communities. The event reaffirmed partners’ commitment to strengthening mine action and supporting…