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…
KABUL - Ramazan is a month of worship. Muslims are encouraged to be charitable and forgiving, and to practise goodwill towards others. In Afghanistan, Muslims continue to face challenges towards peace due to conflict and…
9 September 2010 - On behalf of the United Nations family in Afghanistan I share my heartfelt greetings to the Afghan people in the celebration of the religious festival of Eid-ul-Fitr. Dari and Pashto Throughout the month of…
9 September 2010 - SRSG Staffan de Mistura appeared on the BBC's programme, The Hub, on Wednesday to call on the religious group to not go ahead with its threat to burn copies of the Quran. GOWING: The US Secretary of State…
Vienna, 7 September 2010 - The International Press Institute (IPI) today honoured Radio Okapi, based in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), with the 2010 'Free Media Pioneer' award. Radio Okapi began broadcasting on 25…
9 September 2010 - HIV/AIDS is the focus of a door-to-door campaign carried out by young people in the south-eastern province of Nangarhar. Youth groups have recently conducted nearly 400 awareness-raising sessions across six…
Dili, 9 September 2010 – Miss World New Zealand 2010, Cody Yerkovich, is in Timor-Leste to show support for the country's development. Miss Yerkovich visited Suai, Covalima District, where a Community Policing Pilot Project…
8 September 2010 - The top United Nations envoy to Afghanistan today voiced his outrage over the threat by a religious group in the United States to burn copies of the Koran, warning that it could endanger the lives of those…
8 September 2010 - On behalf of the United Nations and the whole international community present in Afghanistan, I would like to express in the strongest possible terms our concern and indeed outrage at the announcement by a…
8 September 2010 - This year’s observance of International Literacy Day highlights the central role of literacy in the empowerment of women. Literacy transforms the lives of women, their families, communities and societies…
Representatives of the Doha follow-up mechanism organized a workshop yesterday at Nyala University Peace Centre. Participants included leaders from 7 Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps in South Darfur. They discussed…
UNAMID PR / 34-2010 PRESS RELEASE Extraordinary/Preparatory Meeting of the Tripartite Mechanism Khartoum, 08 September 2010 – The Tripartite Mechanism, comprising the United Nations, African Union and the Government of Sudan…
7 September 2010 - Joint United Nations-Turquoise Mountain youth arts exhibition for International Peace Day at Queen’s Palace, Babur Garden, Kabul, Afghanistan OPENING ADDRESS Besmillah Rahman Raheem, Ramazan Kareem Thank…