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…
[Near Verbatim] Thank you very much and thank you for joining me today members of the media and welcome to all those following live on Radio Miraya. In March, I briefed the Security Council on the work of the Mission and the…
13/04/2022, Entebbe; “Can you perform the same function routinely for 10 years without an impact on you and the organization? Sitting in the same place for so many years can make one unproductive.” Paulin Djomo, Director a.i…
The top UN envoy in South Sudan, Nicholas Haysom, held a press conference in the country’s capital, Juba, today. UNMISS support to upcoming elections and the ongoing push to build a durable peace, as well as the UN…
The top UN envoy in South Sudan, Nicholas Haysom, held a press conference in the country’s capital, Juba, today. UNMISS support to upcoming elections and the ongoing push to build a durable peace, as well as the UN…
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK, Ms. Caroline Ziadeh, met with the new Head of the Liaison Office of Greece, Ambassador Heleni Vakali, at UNMIK Headquarters. SRSG Ziadeh and Ambassador…
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK, Ms. Caroline Ziadeh, met with the new Head of the Liaison Office of Greece, Ambassador Heleni Vakali, at UNMIK Headquarters. SRSG Ziadeh and Ambassador…
JUBA - As subnational violence surges in parts of the world’s newest nation, South Sudan, communities here are also grappling with a deepening humanitarian crisis, exacerbated by climate change and COVID-19. Additionally…
From 30 March to 4 April 2022, the Head of UNITAMS Regional Office in Darfur, Ms. Abimbola Aina, visited El Geniena town, the capital of West Darfur State, to assess the security and humanitarian situations following recent…
Dollow – “I'm 95 years old and I have never seen such drought. Animals died, people now… we seriously need support and people who can help us. We don’t even have something to cook for our families; we have almost nothing,”…
The Special Representative of the Secretary General of the United Nations in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Head of MONUSCO, Bintou Keita visited Tanganyika province from April 5 to 8, 2022 accompanied by a high…
Bintou Keita :Les Nations-Unies ne quittent pas le Tanganyika après le départ de la MONUSCO. Photo Monusco/Marcelline Comlan The Special Representative of the Secretary General of the United Nations in the Democratic Republic…
CAIRO, 13 APRIL 2022 - Under the auspices of the United Nations, the Special Advisor to the Secretary-General (SASG) on Libya, Ms. Stephanie Williams, launched today in Cairo the consultations of the Joint Committee of the…