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…
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…
9 December 2010 - Warrap State Governor Nyandeng Malek called on the UN and government to assist returnees arriving daily in her state from the north. Speaking at an emergency meeting of the Council of Ministers, Governor…
14 December 2010 - The United Nations (UN) refugee agency, UNHCR, has built 200,000 houses across Afghanistan for returning refugees and Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) since 2002. This longstanding reintegration…
13 December 2010 – Seeking to settle decade-long grievances between mainly farmer and pastoralist tribes, a three-day reconciliation conference was launched today in the village of Kululu, Southern Kordofan State. Four Nuba…
4 December 2010 -- In a ceremony held on Saturday, 4 December at Bangkok's military airport, Thailand sent off a battalion consisting of 812 personnel to the African Union/United Nations Hybrid operation in Darfur (UNAMID)…
4 December 2010 -- In a ceremony held on Saturday, 4 December at Bangkok's military airport, Thailand sent off a battalion consisting of 812 personnel to the African Union/United Nations Hybrid operation in Darfur (UNAMID)…
12 December 2010 - United States Special Envoy to the Sudan, Scott Gration, concluded yesterday a three-day visit to Darfur to discuss the security and humanitarian situation with UNAMID and other international partners. On…
12 December 2010 - UNAMID carried out a series of activities in North, South and West Darfur under the theme “ Human Rights Defenders Acting to End Discrimination,” following the commemoration of Human Rights Day on 10…
9 December 2010 - The UN Secretary-General's (UNSG) Panel on the Referenda in the Sudan today welcomed the peaceful and orderly conduct as well as timely organization of voter registration for the Southern Sudan referendum…
KHOST- Government officials in Khost urged ulemas in the province to explain and educate the public in women’s rights, through the teachings and principles of Islam. This call by the director of women’s affairs took place at…
12 December 2010 - On Saturday 11 December, on the outskirts of Kabul, Minister of Education, Farooq Wardak and Japan’s Ambassador to Afghanistan, Shigeyuki Hiroki, inaugurated the newly-constructed Mohamed Mussa Shafiq high…
UNAMID PR / 38-2010 Statement to the Media Second attack on South Darfur village in past 24 hours El Fasher, 11 December 2010 – UNAMID reports that a ground attack was carried out today at approximately 11:00hrs by Sudanese…
UNAMID PR / 37-2010 Statement to the Media Joint Special Representative expresses concern at attack by Sudanese Armed Forces against SLA/Minni Minawi in South Darfur El Fasher, 11 November 2010 – African Union - United…