Tunis – Twenty-seven Libyan representatives from key state institutions, legal bodies and civil society convened in Tunis on 27 March for the fifth meeting of the Expert Committee on the Legal Framework for Missing Persons, jointly supported by the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Participants included members of the House of Representatives and the High Council of State, as…

TRIPOLI - On 7 April, UNMSIL’s Mine Action Programme, together with the Libyan Mine Action Centre (LibMAC) and national and international mine action organizations held a commemoration ceremony in Tripoli to mark the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action under the theme “Invest in Peace, Invest in Mine Action.” The event brought together around 100 participants, including representatives of mine action organizations…

Amman, 9 April 2026 - The UN Special Envoy for Yemen, Hans Grundberg, concluded a visit to Aden, where he met with senior Yemeni government officials to discuss the implications of recent regional and national developments on prospects for peace in Yemen, and priorities for the political, economic and military/security tracks of the UN-led mediation process. The Special Envoy met with Presidential Leadership Council Member Mahmood Al-Subihi and…

CENTRAL EQUATORIA – Rick Root Quayle is one of over 7000 refugees that made their way from Jonglei State to Central Equatoria during the violence that erupted earlier this year. Despite challenging conditions posed by the unexpected arrivals, he knows he is one of the lucky ones. “Few people in our area in Jonglei survived the clashes. Even I didn’t know if we would get out but, escorted by armed forces, we were able to leave the area on foot,”…

JUBA – It has been 32 years since a devastating genocide against Tutsis resulted in the deaths of more than one million people and divided the country of Rwanda. “An entire nation was shattered in a matter of weeks. Communities were destroyed and humanity tested at its very core,” remembered Rwandan Ambassador, Joseph Rutabana. To honor the victims and reflect on the profound impact of these events nationally and internationally, the Rwandan…

As 7 April 2026 marks the 32nd Commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda (Kwibuka32), the African Union (AU), in collaboration with the Embassy of the Republic of Rwanda in Ethiopia, solemnly observes the commemoration at the AU Headquarters in Addis Ababa, under the theme “Remember – Unite – Renew”. Each year, this commemoration reminds African peoples and the international community of the sanctity of life and the value of…

TRIPOLI – Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary General and Resident Coordinator for Libya, Ulrika Richardson held an online discussion on Wednesday 1 April focusing on the work of the Structured Dialogue’s (SD) economic track and its role in developing recommendations aimed at addressing key economic challenges and improving the lives of Libyan citizens. Over sixty men and women from across Libya joined the discussion, highlighting…

WESTERN EQUATORIA – Amani Ibrahim Kafi stands proudly in her uniform, representing the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) after nearly two decades of service amid conflict and displacement. During a two-day training organized by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), she experienced a turning point that ignited her determination and hope for a brighter future. “The workshop strengthened my skills in protecting civilians and…

BOR – For young people living in Bor, opportunities often feel out of reach in a region plagued by conflict, climate shocks, and economic hardship. But, for more than a 120 young men and women, a quiet revolution has started, driven by new skills and determination. They have just graduated from series of vocational trainings provided by peacekeepers from South Korea serving with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan, ranging from agriculture…

BOR – For Police Officer Ayen Deng Mach, embarking on a path that had long been dominated by men has always, not just been a privilege, but a duty. The decision she made twelve years ago to join the police service was inspired by her own mother: “Growing up, I saw how difficult it was for her to do things that we are usually told can only be done by men. Back then, the only option was basically to become a housewife and mother.” In recent years…