News from our Missions
Updates from UN special political missions supporting conflict prevention, mediation, peacebuilding and political processes worldwide.
In the past week, Israel carried out devastating strikes on Gaza, claiming the lives of hundreds of civilians, including United Nations personnel, with no humanitarian aid being allowed to enter the Strip since early March…
Tripoli — UNSMIL is alarmed by the wave of arbitrary arrest and detentions across Libya by law enforcement and security actors. These actors are using their powers of arrest and detention to target individuals for their…
Hargeisa – It is a sweltering day in Hargeisa’s bustling Waheen Market and Aadan Yusuf Jama stands by his mobile business – a wheelbarrow loaded with clothes and shoes for sale. A big smile on his face, the 24-year-old…
Mogadishu – Marking the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, the United Nations in Somalia today reaffirmed its support and commitment in promoting equality, dignity and respect for all. “Racial…
Madam President, Members of the Security Council, Today’s briefing is devoted to the thirty-third report of the Secretary-General on the implementation of Security Council resolution 2334 (2016). It covers the period from 7…
Adopted by the Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU), at its 1268 th meeting held on Friday, 21 March 2025 on Women, Peace and Security in Africa. The Peace and Security Council, Noting the opening…
TRIPOLI – In a workshop and iftar organized by UNSMIL, thirty-eight youth from, Al Ajilat, Zawiya, Sabratha and Jadida, joined officials from the Ministries of Youth, Labour and the Mission to share experiences and discuss…
The African Union (AU), in collaboration with the UN Department of Peace Operations (UNDPO), UN Office to the African Union (UNOAU), and the Berghoff Foundation, has successfully concluded the Consultative Workshop on the…
The Secretary-General was deeply saddened and shocked to learn of the death of a United Nations Office for Project Services staff member, when two UN guesthouses in Deir al Balah were hit in strikes. Five other UN personnel…
New York — The Secretary-General strongly condemns today’s attack in Somalia targeting a convoy carrying President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud which resulted in casualties. He expresses his condolences to the families of the…
The Secretary-General is shocked by the Israeli airstrikes in Gaza, in which a meaningful number of civilians have been killed. He strongly appeals for the ceasefire to be respected, for unimpeded humanitarian assistance to…
The United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, is hosting an informal conference on Cyprus in Geneva, with H.E. Mr. Nikos Christodoulides and H.E. Mr. Ersin Tatar alongside representatives from Greece, Türkiye, and…