Today at UN Headquarters, Under-Secretary-General Rosemary A. DiCarlo met with Climate, Peace and Security (CPS) Advisors serving in our political missions, including United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), United Nations Office to the African Union (UNOAU), United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa (UNOCA), United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), and the Office of the Special Envoy for the Horn of…
ROME | 29 April 2026 — The Small Convening tasked with addressing the two first milstones of the UN-facilitated roadmap held its inaugural meeting today in Rome. The session was conducted under the auspices of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) and hosted by the Republic of Italy. Deliberations were held in a serious and constructive spirit. Participants underscored the imperative of honoring the will of the 2.8 million Libyan…
JUBA - As political and security conditions in South Sudan continue to deteriorate, the United Nations peacekeeping mission’s efforts to protect and support communities is needed now more than ever. The mission faces significant challenges, including denial of access to conflict-affected areas as well as severe funding cuts that have reduced its presence in parts of the country. At this critical time, fresh energy and impetus is being injected…
Amman, 29 April 2026 - The UN Special Envoy for Yemen, Hans Grundberg, concluded today a visit in Brussels where he briefed the European Union's Peace and Security Committee and held discussions with EU's Special Representative for the Gulf, Luigi di Maio, as well as other senior EU officials and diplomats. The Envoy updated on the latest developments in Yemen, the impact of the regional escalation, and the UN’s work on the political, security…
Residents of Mundubiena and Kahirimunda, in the commune of Mulekera about twenty kilometers from the city center of Beni (North Kivu), attended on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, the inauguration of a borehole and drinking water supply project funded by the Intervention Brigade of MONUSCO’s Force. The project, estimated to cost nearly 40,000 US dollars, includes one borehole and six distribution points, designed to serve at least 4,000 people. In this…
“Children are future leaders of South Sudan and we are delighted to have young students join us as we mark the 76 th anniversary of the United Nations,” said Sam Muhumure, Head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan…
Mogadishu–The United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS) Aviation Services Section has commenced a two-month Aviation Rescue Fire Fighting Services training for 16 Somali and AMISOM firefighters. The specialized…
The members of the Security Council expressed serious concern about the military takeover in Sudan on 25 October, the suspension of some transitional institutions,the declaration of a state of emergency, and the detention of…
A mini-marathon, a volleyball match and a handicrafts display - these were the highlights of a camaraderie-filled UN Day in Malakal. Photo by Ines Surwumwe/UNMISS. Togetherness and partnerships reigned supreme this week in…
Major General Patrick Gauchat of Switzerland - Head of Mission and Chief of Staff of the United Nations Truce Supervision Organization United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres today announced the appointment of Major…
Togetherness and partnerships reigned supreme this week in Malakal, Upper Nile, as the United Nations celebrated the Organization’s 76 th anniversary. “For us as the UN Peacekeeping mission, its all about celebrating…
From 8 to 12 November 2021, the Police Division will convene the 16th United Nations Police Week. Heads of Police Components in peacekeeping operations, special political missions and regional offices, as well as senior…
In Goma, North Kivu, MONUSCO field office celebrated on Monday, October 25, 2021 the International Day of the United Nations. One of the highlights of this commemoration was a round table on the theme “ Women, Peace and…
Friends of Sudan Statement 27 October 2021 Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, the United Kingdom, the United States, the European Union and the United Nations, as…
Mr President, Thank you for the opportunity to brief the Security Council on progress in the implementation of Resolution 2046, which concerns outstanding bilateral issues between Sudan and South Sudan and the situation in…
UNMISS peacekeepers consistently engage with host communities and authorities to explain the mission's mandated goals as it works to help build a durable peace across South Sudan. At a recent such interactive session in…