Press Releases

**Update for Editors** The launch of the ‘Peace Begins with Me’ campaign has been delayed. We are thankful for the interest in this campaign and will circulate the new launch date as soon as it is confirmed. -- The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) is pleased to announce the upcoming…

The Secretary-General welcomes the formation of a new government under the leadership of Prime Minister Nawaf Salam. The United Nations looks forward to working in close partnership with the new government on its priorities, including the consolidation of the cessation of hostilities and the full…

On February 8, 2025, UNSCOL posted the following on its account on X platform: "Today’s government formation heralds a new and brighter chapter for Lebanon. The UN looks forward to working with the Government of Lebanon in its efforts to advance key reforms and consolidate security and stability…

[AS DELIVERED] Mr President, Thank you for the opportunity to brief on developments in South Sudan. February 2025 marks the beginning of the extended transitional period. That is, the fourth extension of the 2018 Revitalized Peace Agreement. While the people of South Sudan have been patient, there…

Port-au-Prince, 3 February 2025: The human rights situation in Haiti remained very alarming during the fourth quarter of 2024. Between 1 October and 31 December 2024, according to data from BINUH, at least 1,732 people were killed and 411 were injured due to gang violence, self-defense groups and…

TRIPOLI – The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) is pleased to announce the establishment of the Advisory Committee, as part of its multi-track political initiative announced to the Security Council on 16 December 2024. The role of the Advisory Committee will be developing technically…

Today, United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert began a visit to Tehran, where she is set to meet with senior Iranian officials. The trip is part of the Special Coordinator’s ongoing consultations with regional and international stakeholders. Her discussions will…

The United Nations Special Envoy for Syria Mr. Geir O. Pedersen has been in Syria for the last weeks engaging the caretaker authorities and a broad spectrum of Syrians and following closely all developments on the ground. In addition to his meeting with Mr. Ahmed al-Sharaa on 20 January, he had two…

The United Nations Mission in South Sudan is gravely concerned by escalating violence between cattle keepers and settled farming communities in Eastern Equatoria state. Most recently on 31 January, armed conflict between pastoralists and settled communities in and around Magwi county has reportedly…