News from our Missions
Updates from UN special political missions supporting conflict prevention, mediation, peacebuilding and political processes worldwide.
TRIPOLI - 9 April - On the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, I extend my heartfelt greetings to the Libyan people. I hope this occasion will reinforce the values of tolerance and peace. As I observe the solidarity and unity…
The security measures of the Peace Agreement and the ceasefires need to be implemented in a complementary manner for the benefit of the security situation of communities New York, 9 April 2024. At the presentation of the UN…
Briefing by Carlos Ruiz Massieu, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the UN Verification Mission in Colombia Security Council Meeting Thank you, Madam President, I appreciate this opportunity to brief…
TRIPOLI – 9 April – As part of activities to mark International Women’s Day, the UN in Libya conducted an online survey to understand how the UN could better support women’s voices in Libya’s political process. A third of the…
Mogadishu — The United Nations in Somalia extends its warmest greetings to all Somalis as they celebrate the end of the Holy Month of Ramadan. “The United Nations family wishes ‘Ciid Wanaagsan’ to the people of Somalia. Eid…
Mogadishu — The United Nations in Somalia extends its warmest greetings to all Somalis as they celebrate the end of the Holy Month of Ramadan. “The United Nations family wishes ‘Ciid Wanaagsan’ to the people of Somalia. Eid…
It is six months since the exchanges of fire across the Blue Line began, and continue unabated, taking a heavy toll on both sides. The lives of thousands of people have been profoundly affected. Tens of civilians have…
Bogotá, 7 April 2024. – In his most recent report on the UN Verification Mission in Colombia, covering the period from 27 December 2023 to 26 March 2024, the Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres, applauds…
The Department of Political Affairs, Peace and Security of the African Union Commission (AUC), in collaboration with the Embassy of the Republic of Rwanda in Ethiopia, observed the 30 th Commemoration of the Genocide against…
On 5 April, SRSG Parfait Onanga-Anyanga participated as a panellist in a High-Level Panel Discussion on the UN Security Council (UNSC) reform organized by the French Embassy in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Other panellists at this…
UN Special Coordinator Joanna Wronecka held a round of meetings with prominent Lebanese intellectuals and academics on the role that they can play in inspiring Lebanese authorities and political parties in reinforcing state…
Mogadishu – On the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action, the United Nations reaffirms their support to Somalia in protecting the lives of civilians from the explosive hazards and building peace…