
Mr. and Mrs. Ibrahim smile, relieved from the fear of explosive hazard in their yard
When Home Is No Longer Safe: A Family’s Return in Sudan
When Home Is No Longer Safe: A Family’s Return in Sudan In many parts of Sudan, families returning home after conflict face a hidden danger: explosive hazards. During fighting, explosive items can fall into residential areas…

Fallen Indonesian Peacekeepers Honoured at Memorial Ceremony in Beirut
Today, at a solemn ceremony in Beirut, UNIFIL paid tribute to the life and work of Major Zulmi Aditya Iskandar, First Sergeant Muhammad Nur Ichwan, and Corporal Farizal Rhomadon from Indonesia, who lost their lives in two…
UNIFIL Head of Mission and Force Commander address memorial service for the Indonesian 02 April 2026
• Your Excellencies, Representatives of the Republic of Indonesia, • Esteemed Representative of the Lebanese Minister of National Defence and the Commander of the Lebanese Armed Forces, • Senior officers of the Lebanese Armed…

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UN Secretary-General's remarks at Press Encounter on the Middle East
The Middle East crisis has lurched into its second month. Every day this war continues, human suffering grows. The scale of devastation grows. Indiscriminate attacks grow. The targeting of civilians and civilian…

The Officer-in-Charge of MINURSO's mine action team, Mr. Artyom Harutyunyan addressing MINURSO personnel present at the event.
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MINURSO MARKS THE INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR MINE AWARENESS AND ASSISTANCE IN MINE ACTION
Today, on 3 April 2026, MINURSO celebrated the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action under this year’s theme: “

Shaping the next phase of cooperation between Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots
Consultations have been launched to shape the next phase of the EU-funded Support Facility to the Technical Committees, bringing together the United Nations Good Offices Mission, UNDP, and the European Commission, alongside…

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United Nations in Afghanistan calls for funding to free the country from remnants of war
Afghanistan has the third highest explosive ordnance casualty rate in the world, with 50 people killed or injured every month.

The Secretary-General message on the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action
THE SECRETARY-GENERAL MESSAGE ON THE INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR MINE AWARENESS AND ASSISTANCE IN MINE ACTION

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On International Mine Awareness Day, UN calls for urgent investment in mine action to protect civilians and bolster stability in Libya
TRIPOLI – 04 April 2026 – On the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action, marked this year under the theme “Invest in Peace, Invest in Mine Action,” the United Nations in Libya, highlights mine…

Des casques bleus sud-africains ont été décorés de la médaille des Nations Unies en hommage à leur contribution aux efforts de paix en RD Congo. ©Photo Force MONUSCO
In Beni, peacekeepers from a dozen countries awarded UN medals for their commitment to peace
Having been stationed in the DRC for more than a quarter of a century, South African peacekeepers have left their mark on MONUSCO’s history.

More than 300 Libyan children gathered with their parents at the Scouts Theatre Saturday in Tripoli to mark the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action
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Children mark international mine awareness day in Tripoli with the United Nations
TRIPOLI—More than 300 Libyan children gathered with their parents at the Scouts Theatre Saturday in Tripoli to mark the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action under the theme “Invest in Peace…

Between March 31 and April 5, attacks by CRP and CODECO militia fighters were repelled by MONUSCO peacekeepers.
Ituri: Peacekeepers repel an armed attack on Easter Sunday in Lodha
On Sunday, while Christians were celebrating Easter, militiamen launched an attack on an army position in Lodha.