عربي (Arabic Translation) The United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) welcome a significant contribution from the People of Japan to launch a joint two-year project aimed at restoring agricultural livelihoods and strengthening resilience in northwest Syria. This is the first-ever joint FAO-UNMAS project globally. The "Project for the Clearance of Mine and Unexploded Ordnance…
KABUL - The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) expresses serious concern over the detention of at least three journalists by Afghanistan’s de facto authorities on unspecified charges. UNAMA is also concerned about reports of assaults against journalists and confiscation of property during search operations by the de facto authorities. UNAMA calls for clarification of the legal basis and any charges against the detained…
I am pleased to announce that, following 14 weeks of direct negotiations here in Amman, the parties present here have agreed to release more than 1,600 conflict-related detainees. This is a significant achievement for several reasons: First, it marks the largest agreed release of conflict-related detainees in any round of negotiations between the parties since the outbreak of the current conflict in Yemen. Second, it demonstrates that even amid…
Amman, 14 May 2026 - The parties agreed today to release over 1,600 conflict-related detainees, an unprecedented number in the history of the current conflict in Yemen. This outcome is the result of 14 weeks of intensive negotiations under the auspices of the United Nations in Amman, Jordan. “This is a moment of profound relief for thousands of Yemenis who have endured long and painful waits the return of their family members. The steadfast and…
Africa’s rising influence is being constrained by outdated global institutions, unfair borrowing costs and cascading global crises, UN Secretary‑General António Guterres warned in Addis Ababa, as the United Nations and African Union reaffirmed their strategic partnership. Meeting with AU Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, the two sides focused on deepening cooperation across peace and security, sustainable development and human rights…
On 13 May 2026, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf and the Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres, convened the Tenth African Union–United Nations Annual Conference at the African Union Headquarters in Addis Ababa. They reaffirmed their commitment to the strategic partnership between the United Nations and the African Union as a cornerstone for advancing peace and security, human rights…
Press events | António Guterres, Secretary-General Ladies and gentlemen of the media, I thank Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf for the warm welcome. The AU is the flagship for multilateralism in Africa. A collective voice of justice for the developing world. And a reminder of the power of unity in creating opportunities while solving big problems together. This same problem-solving spirit has defined the partnership between our two organizations…
In Bunia, Ituri province, 40 young people received certificates on Friday, 8 May, after completing various technical and vocational training programmes organized by the Bangladeshi contingent of MONUSCO at Ndoromo camp. Over several weeks, these free training sessions in computer skills and generator maintenance enabled participants to acquire practical skills aimed at improving their employment opportunities in a province facing unemployment and…
As delivered (Frenc) Monsieur le président de la Commission de l'Union africaine, mon très cher ami, mesdames et messieurs les dirigeants de l'Union africaine, c'est pour moi un moment de forte émotion, ce moment de participation dans ce qui sera très probablement le dernier sommet où je participerai en tant que secrétaire général de l’ONU. Et cette émotion vient du fait que, pour moi, la priorité que les Nations Unies doivent donner à l'Afrique…
Matadi, 14 February 2012 – The United Nations Joint Human Rights Office (UNJHRO) organized a workshop in the port city of Matadi on 14 February on the issue of reparation for victims within the framework of transitional…
Uvira, 16 February 2012 – A delegation led by the officer-in-charge of Civil Affairs in the Uvira Office of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO), Sud Kivu…
Umm Baru—Having led the operation which succeeded in the return of a UNAMID patrol which had been blocked by rebel forces for two days in northwestern Darfur, the Force Commander of the African Union-United Nations Mission in…
Monrovia, Liberia - Visiting Swedish minister for International Development, Gunilla Carlson, has reaffirmed Stockholm's continued support to the international relief effort for the tens of thousands of Ivorians exiled in…
BUJUMBURA, 22 February 2012 (IRIN) - At least 2,000 people displaced by recent torrential rains in the area of Gatumba, on the outskirts of Burundi's capital, Bujumbura, need food and shelter, say officials. The rains…
Yasmina Bouziane, UNMIL Spokesperson; Hon. Andrew G. Tehmeh, Deputy Gender and Development Minister; Ms. Rozanna Schack, Executive Director of THINK (Local NGO); Ms. Madhumita Sarkar, Adviser, UN Joint Programme on Sexual and…
NEAR VERBATIM Yasmina Bouziane (UNMIL Spokesperson) Good morning ladies and gentlemen, members of the media who are present here today and to our UNMIL Radio listeners who are tuning in to our special press briefing today…
Yasmina Bouziane, UNMIL Spokesperson; Mr. Adolfo Alonso, EU Taskforce Leader; Mr. Kees Houtman, Joint Programme Manager on Food Security and Nutrition; and Mr. Syed Abdul Razak, FAO Emergency Coordinator NEAR VERBATIM Yasmina…
Yasmina Bouziane, UNMIL Spokesperson, Ellen Loj, Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Antonio Guterres, UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Mr. Ibrahima Coly, UNHCR Representative-Liberia Yasmina Bouziane…
Mr. George Somerwill, Chief of UNMIL Public Information Section, Ms. Valerie Amos, The United Nations Under-Secretary-General (USG) for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator NEAR VERBATIM Mr. George Somerwill…
Mr. George Somerwill, Chief of UNMIL Public Information Section, Ms. Henrietta Mensa-Bonsu, Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General for the Rule of Law Special Press Briefing Wednesday, May 18, 2011 Mr. George…
Yasmina Bouziane, UNMIL Spokesperson, His Royal Highness Prince Zeid Al-Hussein, Chair of the Peace Building Commission, Country Configuration for LiberiaMs. Henrietta Mensa-Bonsu, Deputy Special Representative of the…