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Africa’s rising influence is being constrained by outdated global institutions, unfair borrowing costs and cascading global crises, UN Secretary‑General António Guterres warned in Addis Ababa, as the United Nations and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…
Juba, 27 July 2022: The UN Mission in South Sudan, UNMISS, condemns the attack on Friday, 22 July, on Mayom County, Unity State, resulting in the death of several people including the Mayom County Commissioner. The rebel…
“All our members are free to receive services as stipulated by your plan benefits from the in-network providers in Uganda as long as you present your Cigna card.” says Diana Rajoro, Cigna Representative for Uganda. During a…
VIPs, and a dog, heading to inspect the new school in Gogrial West County as it is handed over by UNMISS. Photos: Zejin Yin/UNMISS WARRAP- "For nine years, our school was under the trees. But now, with the new classrooms, we…
Mister President, Members of the Security Council, I am pleased to deliver this briefing on behalf of Special Coordinator Tor Wennesland, covering the reporting period of 27 June – 21 July. While the specific developments of…
WARRAP- "For nine years, our school was under the trees. But now, with the new classrooms, we will be able to continue classes even when it rains," says Rejina Akieu, a student benefitting from the construction of Rialdit…
As of May 20th, 2022, the Regional Service Centre Entebbe (RSCE) has changed the Education Grant (EG) business process flow to improve client satisfaction and increase efficiency and time saving for RSCE education grant…
GENEVA (25 July 2022) - The UN Human Rights Office today issued two reports on extremely disturbing events recently occurring in the Central African Republic (CAR). One details a brutal, organised attack on a village by a pro…
Thank you for the opportunity to brief the Security Council on recent developments in Libya. The overall situation in Libya remains highly volatile. Despite progress achieved, the constitutional and political stalemate…
When the main generator of Shaqra town in South Lebanon broke down, the community of 20,000 residents lost its access to water. Shaqra’s water is pumped from a municipal well powered by electricity supplied by a generator. An…
Lt Col Chandan Singh of the Indian contingent (INDBATT) is UNIFIL’s only veterinarian and his services are highly sought after. Shepherds and farmers in UNIFIL’s area of operations depend on the regular visits by INDBATT’s…
UNMISS and representatives of the Eastern Equatoria State government engaging with conflict-affected communities in Kapoeta North. Photos: Moses Yakudu/UNMISS EASTERN EQUATORIA- Recent cattle raids in Kapoeta North County…
In the framework of her outreach to municipalities in Kosovo, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) and Head of UNMIK, Ms. Caroline Ziadeh, visited Deçan/Dečane on 21 July, where she met with the Mayor Mr…