TRIPOLI – Members of the Structured Dialogue’s National Reconciliation and Human Rights Track concluded their third round of in-person meetings in Tripoli on Thursday. The discussions focused on transitional justice, accountability for past violations, abuses, strengthening trust in state institutions and their role in advancing national reconciliation. Members reviewed existing initiatives and legislation, examining how to strengthen them to…
The Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General for West Africa and the Sahel, Barrie Freeman, concluded today her visit to Banjul, The Gambia, where she participated in a two-day high-level workshop on “Strengthening Security and Stabilization in Sahel and West Africa: Bridging Good Governance, Regional Cooperation, and Multilateral Responses.” During the workshop, Ms. Freeman contributed to a panel discussion on “Regional and…
YAMBIO - Esther John Hayat is hard to miss on the Yambio airstrip. Driving a candy-red fire truck across the tarmac, dressed in a hard hat and a fireproof suit, she cuts a striking figure. But it’s not just the uniform and vehicle that draws attention, it’s the fact she’s the only woman in the entire state of Western Equatoria doing this job. Her day begins at 6:00 am with meticulous equipment checks of the hoses, water cannons, fire…
A brief roundup of United Nations political and peacebuilding events and developments globally. ASG Khiari warns of escalating fighting and rising civilian toll in Ukraine On 20 April, Khaled Khiari, Assistant Secretary-General (ASG) for the Middle East, Europe, the Americas, Asia and the Pacific, briefed the Security Council on developments in Ukraine. He noted that a temporary Easter truce announced from 11 to 12 April was not respected, with…
The Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Head of MONUSCO, Mr. James Swan, arrived in Goma on Friday, April 24, 2026, as part of his first field visit to the eastern part of the country since taking office and which started on 20 April with Beni. This visit comes amid persistent security challenges and ceasefire monitoring responsibilities for MONUSCO. Upon his arrival at Goma…
United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert held a round of meetings this week with Lebanese political, security and religious representatives. In exercising her good offices role, the Special Coordinator discussed with Prime Minister Nawaf Salam ongoing efforts to consolidate the cessation of hostilities and advance stability in Lebanon. Ms. Hennis-Plasschaert also met with the Commander of the Lebanese Armed Forces…
New analysis underscores urgent need for coordinated responses to protect civilians. Bogotá, Colombia – 15 April 2026. The United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) in Colombia has launched a new technical paper titled “Uncrewed Aircraft Systems with Explosive Payloads: Emerging Threats and Challenges for Colombia”, highlighting the growing humanitarian risks associated with the use of weaponized drones by non-state armed groups. Presented…
WAU – In 2016, clashes between armed forces caused almost 40,000 people to flee Wau town in search of a safe haven. By 2020, many had resettled in other parts of the country while about 10,000 former residents remained in the Naivasha protection site, established by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan and partners. Since then, the site has undergone various changes regarding protection mandates and different partner organizations providing…
YAMBIO – Victoria* gazes lovingly at the upturned face of the four-month-old infant lying on her lap. She brushes her palm gently across his forehead and giggles as the baby coos and gurgles and kicks his tiny legs in the air. She leans back and smiles, her eyes glinting with pride, revelling in the newfound joy of motherhood. Just shy of 19, her smile and calm demeanour conceal the many horrors that she’s battled. And survived. Abducted by an…
The Chair of the Peacebuilding Commission Country-Specific Configuration to Liberia, Ambassador Staffan Tillander, with his delegation comprising a representative of the UN Peacebuilding Support Office (PBSO), has visited…
Ms. Yasmina Bouziane, UNMIL Spokesperson, Mr. Peter Quaqua, President, Press Union of Liberia (PUL), Ms. Luisa Piette, UNESCO - Liberia Consultant and ICFJ Knight Fellow, Mr. Ronald Kayanja, Mr. Bill Burke, IREX Senior…
This year's commemoration of the Day will focus on Peacekeeping as a Global Partnership. The objective is to highlight the global partnership at the heart of UN Peacekeeping -- between the Security Council, Member States…
18 May 2012 - To rehabilitate feeder roads and open up access to rural communities in potentially rich agricultural areas, the South Sudanese government today received a $38 million World Bank grant. Minister of Finance and…
17 May 2012 - The UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon considered that the mediation processes in Guinea-Bissau and Mali should led to a full and speedy return to constitutional order in the two West African countries where…
17 May 2012 - The UN Security Council today demanded that Sudan immediately and unconditionally withdraw all remaining military and police personnel from the disputed Abyei area. In a resolution that renewed the mandate of UN…
KABUL - The number of women dying of pregnancy and childbirth related complications has almost halved in 20 years, according to new estimates released today by the United Nations, which stressed that greater progress is still…
KABUL - The number of women dying of pregnancy and childbirth related complications has almost halved in 20 years, according to new estimates released today by the United Nations, which stressed that greater progress is still…
KABUL - The United Nations-supported film project “Kabul, I love you” premiered today at the French Institute in Kabul at an event that included the UN Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General Michael Keating…
From Liberia, they will continue to Côte d’Ivoire where they will meet President Alassane Ouattara and representatives of the National Assembly. They will travel to Guiglo in the west of the country, where they will be…
17 May 2012 - The Darfur Women Legislative Caucus and UNAMID today concluded a three-day advocacy seminar. The forum was aimed at assessing the challenges faced by women in Darfur, identifying gender gaps in the Constitution…