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The Secretary-General unequivocally condemns the massive strikes by Israel across Lebanon on 8 April that resulted in hundreds of civilians being killed and injured, including children, as well as damage to civilian infrastructure. The Secretary-General strongly condemns the loss of civilian lives…

The Secretary-General welcomes the announcement of a two-week ceasefire by the United States and Iran. He calls on all the parties to the current conflict in the Middle East to comply with their obligations under international law and to abide by the terms of the ceasefire in order to pave the way…

Earlier this evening, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) detained a UNIFIL peacekeeper after blocking a logistics convoy. Following direct and immediate contacts by UNIFIL's Head of Mission and Force Commander and our Liaison Branch, the peacekeeper was released in less than an hour. Any detention of a…

TRIPOLI - The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) continues to closely monitor developments related to the judicial crisis and its impact on the unity of the judiciary. UNSMIL recalls that the current mediation efforts, led by the mediation committee composed of distinguished Libyan…

MUNDRI - A mobile court deployed to Mundri, Western Equatoria, has resulted in 14 convictions and the acquittal of 16 accused individuals during hearings conducted between 18 to 31 March 2026. The court, supported by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan with funding from the Royal Norwegian…

6 April 2026, Nicosia – The Greek Cypriot and the Turkish Cypriot leaders met today at the Residence of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General in Cyprus, Khassim Diagne. The meeting took place in a positive atmosphere, and they had a fruitful discussion. They exchanged views on…

6 April 2026, Nicosia – The Greek Cypriot and the Turkish Cypriot leaders met today at the Residence of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General in Cyprus, Khassim Diagne. The meeting took place in a positive atmosphere, and they had a fruitful discussion. They exchanged views on…

TRIPOLI – 04 April 2026 – On the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action, marked this year under the theme “Invest in Peace, Invest in Mine Action,” the United Nations in Libya, highlights mine action as an enabler of civilian protection, peace and stability in Libya…

THE SECRETARY-GENERAL MESSAGE ON THE INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR MINE AWARENESS AND ASSISTANCE IN MINE ACTION