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PR: MONUSCO launches first "training of trainers" for SAMIDRC commanders to strengthen peacekeeping capabilities in Eastern DRC
Goma, November 4, 2024: The United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) has launched the first round of a two-week "Training of Trainers" session designed for the Commanders of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Mission in the…
- Press statements
United Nations Transitional Assistance Mission in Somalia starts operations
Mogadishu – The United Nations Transitional Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNTMIS) began operations today, succeeding the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM).
38th RJMEC Plenary Meeting Statement by Mr. Nicholas Haysom Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMISS (as delivered)
RJMEC Chair, Excellencies and distinguished guests, I thank the RJMEC for the opportunity to speak here today. Six weeks have passed since the decision to extend the transitional period was made. I urged the parties then to employ a sense of urgency in making good on the promises they made to the…
- AU Communiqués
UNOAU STATEMENT TO THE AUPSC 1242nd MEETING ON WOMEN PEACE AND SECURITY
Excellency Ambassador Dr. Mohamed Gad, Permanent Representative of the Arab Republic of Egypt to the African Union (AU) and Chairperson of the Peace and Security Council (PSC) for October 2024; Excellencies, Members of the AU PSC; Excellency Bankole Adeoye, AU Commissioner for Political Affairs…
STATEMENT BY CAROLINE ZIADEH, SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE SECRETARY-GENERAL AND HEAD OF UNMIK SECURITY COUNCIL BRIEFING ON UNMIK
Madam President, Excellencies, Distinguished members of the Security Council, ladies and gentlemen, 1. It is my honor to update the Council on the latest developments in Kosovo since the issuance of the report of the Secretary-General, which covers the period from 16 March to 15 September this year…
UNIFIL statement (29 October 2024)
This afternoon a rocket hit UNIFIL’s headquarters in Naqoura, setting a vehicle workshop on fire. Peacekeepers were not in bunkers at the time. While some peacekeepers suffered minor injuries, fortunately no one was seriously injured. The rocket was fired from north of UNIFIL's headquarters, likely…
- Press Releases
UNSMIL Welcomes announcement of municipal councils' election date
TRIPOLI – The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) welcomes the announcement by the High National Election Commission (HNEC) regarding the upcoming municipal council elections in 58 municipalities across the country set for 16 November. This election represents an important step towards…
- Secretary-General
Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General - on the Middle East
Following the attacks overnight by the Israeli Defense Forces on targets in the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Secretary-General is deeply alarmed by the continued escalation in the Middle East. All acts of escalation are condemnable and must stop. The Secretary-General urgently reiterates his appeal…
- Security Council Resolution 1701
- Special Coordinator
UN Special Coordinator continues local and international political engagements, advocating for an urgent ceasefire and an opening for diplomatic efforts
Amid mounting devastation and humanitarian needs arising from the conflict between Hizbullah and Israel, United Nations Special Coordinator Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert held meetings with local and international (political) actors as part of her diplomatic efforts to identify pathways towards a…
UNIFIL statement (25 October 2024)
Peacekeepers continue to monitor and report to the Security Council on the situation in south Lebanon, despite the dramatic escalation and violence on the ground in recent weeks. Since early October, peacekeepers have observed clashes on the ground in or around Alma Shaab, Aytarun, Bint Jbeil, Hanin…