Rocrocdong – Climate shocks have costs beyond their direct visible impact as it is the case in places such as Bentiu, where flooding has forced communities to abandon their now-submerged villages and find what is likely to be permanent sanctuary in specially protected areas. In Western Bahr El Ghazal, increased deforestation had a more indirect impact, forcing cattle keepers to explore new routes during the migration season, with their journeys…
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…
UNMISS peacekeepers from Rwanda and Thailand team up with local communities and partners to plant trees and prevent malaria in Muniki, Juba. UNMISS photo. CENTRAL EQUATORIA – As the United Nations General Assembly convenes…
Le général Enock Ntonya salue la collaboration dont il a bénéficié de la part de l’armée congolaise et des populations locales durant son mandat à la tête de la FIB. "Contrary to what some people think, we do a lot, every day…
CENTRAL EQUATORIA – As the United Nations General Assembly convenes this week in New York, world leaders are coming together to discuss, among other critical issues, climate challenges. For its part, the United Nations…
The Secretary-General met with H.E. Mr. Mohammad Najib Azmi Mikati, President of the Council of Ministers of the Lebanese Republic. The Secretary-General underscored the continued commitment of the United Nations to…
USG Rosemary DiCarlo’s statement for the “Peace Day Effort: An Effort for Middle East Peace” on the margins of UNGA78 High Level Week New York, 18 September 2023 His Highness Prince Faisal bin Farhan, [Kingdom of Saudi Arabia…
On 17 September, SRSG Parfait Onanga-Anyanga attended the 4 th AU-EU-UN Trilateral Meeting held at UN Headquarters in New York on the margins of the UN General Assembly (UNGA), along with the Chairperson of the AUC, Moussa…
The United Nations remains committed to supporting Palestinians and Israelis to resolve the conflict and end the occupation A newly published United Nations report sets forth immediate steps and a way forward towards…
UNMISS with partners organized a public gathering in Terekeka to raise awareness on the peace process, scheduled to culminate in free and fair elections at the end of next year. Photo: Blessings Samuel Phumisa/UNMISS CENTRAL…
The Secretary-General met with H.E. Mr. Moussa Faki Mahamat, Chairperson of the African Union Commission. The leaders discussed various governance challenges, including the increase in unconstitutional changes of government…
CENTRAL EQUATORIA – More than 500 people, including several members of the national parliament, gathered in Terekeka County’s Freedom Square to renew their commitment to peace ahead of elections scheduled for December 2024…
Peacekeepers, humanitarians, locals, returning refugees, men, women, children - everyone had a brilliant time when UNMISS organized a fun-run in Pariang. Photos by Peter Bateman/UNMISS. RUWENG – A “fun-run”, they said, the…