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…
While bees take their winter break, the beekeepers in Kosovo are far from idle. Rafeta Halilaj, a Kosovo-Bosniak woman, is one of 20 beneficiaries engaged with Beekeepers Association Melissa (Albanian: Shoqata Bletare Melissa…
While bees take their winter break, the beekeepers in Kosovo are far from idle. Rafeta Halilaj, a Kosovo-Bosniak woman, is one of 20 beneficiaries engaged with Beekeepers Association Melissa (Albanian: Shoqata Bletare Melissa…
Thank you, Madam President. As we are all too aware, the tensions that have engulfed multiple countries in the Middle East continue to rise. Tragically, this comes as no surprise. The Secretary-General has repeatedly warned…
Abyei, 05 February 2024 – The United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) confirms that a fresh outbreak of attacks in the southern part of Abyei over the weekend resulted in a number of civilian deaths and…
The UN Special Envoy for Yemen, Hans Grundberg, visited Tehran and met with the Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and other senior officials and diplomats. In his meetings, the Special Envoy stressed the need…
On 04 February, MINURSO celebrated Sri Lanka National Day Independence Day by raising the country’s flag at the Mission headquarters in Laayoune next to the UN flag. The Day commemorates the country’s independence in 1948. It…
On 4 February, UNOAU met with a delegation of the Fifth Committee of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly during their visit to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. During the meeting with the delegation, SRSG Parfait Onanga-Anyanga…
Mogadishu – The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), with logistical support from the United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS), has completed Phase Two drawdown, which involved reducing the troop count…
A brief roundup of United Nations-related political and peacebuilding events and developments around the world. Peacebuilding Commission elects new Chair and Vice-Chairs On 2 February, the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC)…
Kinshasa, February 02, 2024: A MONUSCO helicopter carrying out a medical evacuation came under fire from suspected M23 armed group elements near Karuba in Masisi territory in North Kivu. The attack wounded two United Nations…
On 1-2 February 2024, Kaha Imnadze, Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Central Asia, Head of UNRCCA, as part of his regular consultations with the Permanent Members of the UN Security Council, visited…