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In March, MONUSCO marked a transition with the appointment of James Swan as its new head, while the mission continued its stabilization efforts. In Ituri, Operation "Nyundo II" successfully secured the release of fourteen…
- Press Conferences
Afghanistan has the third highest explosive ordnance casualty rate in the world, with 50 people killed or injured every month.
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…
BOR – “Every time I visited the prison, I encountered female inmates who wanted to feel useful but didn’t know how. So, I decided to do something to help.” After 30 years working as a prison officer in her home country Gambia…
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.
Today, on 3 April 2026, MINURSO celebrated the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action under this year’s theme: “
- Mine action
UNOAU joined partners in Addis Ababa to mark Mine Action Day and highlight the need for investment in protection and recovery.
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…
MEDIA ADVISORY Damascus, 4 April 2026 – The United Nations in Syria released a new documentary, “No More Mines in Syria: Towards Safer Communities and a Future Without Explosive Threats,” showing how clearing explosive…
As we enter April, we commemorate the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action (IMAD). Since its inception in 1997, UNMAS has responded to conflicts across the world, working to mitigate the impact…
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Landmines, explosive remnants of war and improvised explosive devices exact a devastating toll on civilians, especially children...
New York, 1 April 2026 – The United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) has published a digital exhibition titled Signs of Safety. The exhibition aims to highlight the universal and indiscriminate risks posed by explosive…