News from our Missions
Updates from UN special political missions supporting conflict prevention, mediation, peacebuilding and political processes worldwide.
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Leonardo Santos Simão, yesterday concluded a two-day visit to Togo. During his visit, the…
The UN Special Envoy for Yemen, Hans Grundberg, visited Tehran, where he held discussions with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and other senior Iranian officials and diplomats. Mr. Grundberg congratulated Minister…
The Secretary-General is deeply alarmed by reports that a large number of communication devices exploded across Lebanon, as well as in Syria, on 17 and 18 September, killing at least eleven people, including children, and…
Tripoli, 17 September 2024 - As I conclude more than three years of service as the Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General, UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Libya, I express my sincere thanks and…
The Special Coordinator for Lebanon, Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, deplores today’s attack across Lebanon which left thousands injured, many critically, and is confirmed to have killed at least nine, including children. In…
Beirut, Lebanon 17 September 2024 The Special Coordinator for Lebanon, Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, deplores today’s attack across Lebanon which left thousands injured, many critically, and is confirmed to have killed at least…
On 16 September, the United Nations Office to the African Union (UNOAU) took part in a joint Director-level meeting on Somalia between the UN Headquarters and the African Union (AU). The meeting was convened in line with UN…
On 16 September, the United Nations Office to the African Union (UNOAU) participated in a Director-level meeting between the UN Secretariat and the African Union Commission’s (AUC) Department of Political Affairs, Peace and…
On 16 September, the United Nations Office to the African Union (UNOAU) took part in the commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions, an event organized by Switzerland and the International Committee of…
As part of his continued regional engagement, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Leonardo Santos Simão, concluded today a two-day…
The United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS) in partnership with UNWOMEN, organized form 10 to 12 September in Somone, Senegal, a three-day capacity building workshop for West Africa and Sahel Women's…
A “Collection of Best Practices for the Prevention and Resolution of Conflicts Between Farmers and Herders in West and Central Africa” was recently published with the technical and financial support of the United Nations…