News from our Missions
Updates from UN special political missions supporting conflict prevention, mediation, peacebuilding and political processes worldwide.
Briefing by Carlos Ruiz Massieu, SRSG and Head of the UN Verification Mission in Colombia Security Council Meeting, 14 July 2022 (As delivered) Muito Obrigado, Senhor Presidente, Mr. President, Thank you for the opportunity…
Thank you, Madame President Allow me to start by extending my warmest wishes to Yemenis and to Muslims around the world on the occasion of Eid al Adha. Eid is a time to celebrate and reflect on the values of selflessness and…
New York, 11 July 2022 This year’s World Population Day falls during a milestone year, when we anticipate the birth of the Earth’s eight billionth inhabitant. This is an occasion to celebrate our diversity, recognize our…
Mogadishu – The United Nations family in Somalia extends warm “Eid Mubarak” greetings to all Somalis. “The United Nations family in Somalia joins Somalis as they celebrate Eid-Al-Adha in a spirit of reconciliation, goodwill…
The parties have a responsibility to ease the suffering of civilians and facilitate their safe freedom of movement. The parties have also committed under the terms of the truce to meet under UN auspices to agree on road…
Security Council Press Statement Call for Swift Formation of Government in Lebanon (7 July 2022)
SECRETARY-GENERAL’S GOOD OFFICES MISSION IN CYPRUS P.O. BOX 21642, NICOSIA, CYPRUS Statement by the United Nations Spokesperson in Cyprus Nicosia, 7 July 2022 – The Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary…
The members of the Security Council took note of the appointment of Najib Mikati as the new designated Prime Minister on 23 June, as well as the presentation by the latter of his government line-up to the President of the…
[as delivered] Good afternoon, Mr. President, representatives of Hirshabelle State and media. Allow me to start by thanking his excellency the President [Ali Abdullahi Hussein ‘Gudlawe’] and his team for the very warm welcome…
Amman, 5 July 2022 – The military coordination committee convened its third meeting today in Amman, Jordan under the facilitation of the UN Special Envoy’s Military Adviser Brigadier General Antony Hayward. Military…
In view of the upcoming Eid celebrations, the parties’ focal points in the military coordination committee agreed to consolidate their commitment to the current truce through a continued halt of all offensive ground, aerial…