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- Press Releases
MINUSCA condemns an attack against its peacekeepers near Zémio in Haut-Mbomou
Bangui, 17 June 2025 – The United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) strongly condemns the attack carried out by armed elements against one of its Force patrols on Saturday, 14 June 2025, near Zémio, in the Haut-Mbomou prefecture. The…
- Women, Peace and Security (WPS)
Viet Nam Hosts High-Level Forum to Promote Women’s Participation in United Nations Peacekeeping Operations
Ha Noi, Viet Nam – 12 June 2025 – Today, the Ministry of Public Security of Viet Nam (MPS), in partnership with the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women), successfully convened an international forum under the theme: “Enhancing the Participation of Female…
- Press Releases
Remarks of the Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General (Political), Guang Cong, at the African Union Peace and Security Council Meeting on South Sudan
Chairperson, Members of the African Union Peace and Security Council, Excellencies, On behalf of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Nicholas Haysom, I would like to express our appreciation to the Council for convening its third meeting on the situation in South Sudan since the…
UNIFIL statement (10 June 2025)
This morning, UNIFIL peacekeepers conducting a planned patrol coordinated with the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) were confronted by a group of individuals in civilian clothing in the vicinity of Hallusiyat al Tahta, in southern Lebanon. The group attempted to obstruct the patrol using aggressive means…
Ngok Dinka and Misseriya Women Establish Joint Women’s Committee
Abyei, 9 June 2025 – A Joint Women’s Committee comprising of Ngok Dinka and Misseriya women has been established, marking a significant step in shaping the agenda towards inclusive peace and security in Abyei. The women marked the beginning of their joint cooperation on 5 June in Todach, at the end…
Post-Migration Conference Reaffirms Commitment to Ngok Dinka and Misseriya Peaceful Coexistence
Abyei, 9 June 2025 - The leaders of the Ngok Dinka and Misseriya three migration corridors and the Joint Community Peace Committee have signed a joint communique reiterating their commitment to peaceful coexistence and to improving inter-communal relations. This follows a largely peaceful migration…
- Press Releases
Security Council Press Statement on The Houthi Detention of UN and INGO workers
A year after the wave of detentions in June 2024, following more recent detentions and against the backdrop of past detentions, Council Members reiterated their strong condemnation of the ongoing detentions by the Houthis of personnel from the United Nations, national and international NGOs, civil…
- Press Releases
UN Special Representative Patten urges for immediate action as sexual violence surges amid gang violence in Haiti
Press Release: For Immediate Release New York, 04 June 2025: The UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict (SRSG-SVC), Ms. Pramila Patten, expresses grave concerns over the escalating levels of sexual violence being inflicted upon women and girls amid the…
- Press Releases
UN Secretary-General appoints Major General Diodato Abagnara of Italy as Head of Mission and Force Commander of UNIFIL
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced today the appointment of Major General Diodato Abagnara of Italy as Head of Mission and Force Commander of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL). Major General Abagnara succeeds Lieutenant General Aroldo Lázaro Sáenz of Spain…
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Libya: Sites of gross human rights violations must be sealed and impartially investigated - Türk
GENEVA – UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk said on Wednesday he was shocked by revelations of gross human rights violations uncovered at official and unofficial detention facilities run by the Stabilization Support Apparatus (SSA) force in Tripoli, calling for the sites to be sealed, and for prompt…