“It never rains but pours” – Martha’s story is a stark reminder of why dialogue must prevail over war
POKTAP - Duk County has become the epicenter of a human catastrophe. A volatile mix of armed conflict, massive displacement, and a cholera outbreak has left thousands suffering and counting immense losses. Assessment reports on the situation in Jonglei State illustrate that 17,000 people have been displaced by conflict within the Poktap area alone, having fled from within Duk and neighboring Ayod, Uror, and Nyirol counties. Most are women and…
Briefings to the Security Council
Security Council
Security Council Briefing- 18 February 2026
Thank you, Madam President. This is a pivotal moment in the Middle East. After years of devastating conflict and immense human suffering, there is an opening, one that could allow the region to move in a different direction. But that opening is neither assured nor indefinite. The decisions taken in the coming weeks – by the parties and by members of this Council – will determine whether it is sustained. Our collective efforts must now consolidate…
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Remarks of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Libya, Hanna S. Tetteh, to the Security Council on the situation in Libya
Today, Special Representative of the Secretary General, Hanna Tetteh, briefed the UN Security Council on the latest developments in Libya.
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SRSG Hanna Tetteh’s message on the occasion of Ramadan 2026
As the holy month of Ramadan begins, we extend our warmest wishes to all the people of Libya. Ramadan, the sacred time of fasting, prayer, and reflection, invites us to pause and reconnect with the values that lie at the heart of faith and community: compassion, patience, humility, and generosity. It is a moment to renew our commitment to one another and to the greater good we all share. In a period marked by challenges and differing perspectives…
UNRCCA co-organizes a thematic session on “Climate Security and Health and Environmental Diplomacy" within the framework of the High-level Dialogue on Global Health Diplomacy
ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan
Bunia: MONUSCO supports military justice with a modern technical and training facility
This new infrastructure should improve the operational and technical capabilities of the military prosecutor's office.
Beni Territory: Civil society receives a modern building from MONUSCO to strengthen peace and dialogue
Costing a total of US$48,681, the building was constructed in three months, with the active participation of the community.
UNMISS peacekeepers assess evolving security situation in Eastern Equatoria during four-day patrol
TORIT - In response to security concerns in Eastern Equatoria, a patrol of 60 uniformed and civilian peacekeepers made the challenging 280-kilometer-long journey by road from South Sudan’s capital, Juba, to Torit. Their four-day mission aimed to assess the situation and engage with affected communities following clashes in Narus in mid-January, which caused casualties and displacement of civilians towards the border with Kenya. Led by the Head of…
UN extends best wishes to all Somalis for Ramadan
At the start of the Holy Month of Ramadan, the United Nations in Somalia extends its best wishes to all Somalis during this time.
Technical Committee on Economic and Commercial Matters Oversees Transfer of Worn Euro Banknotes
On 18 February, the Technical Committee on Economic and Commercial Matters successfully oversaw the transfer of worn-out euro banknotes in exchange for new banknotes. This pilot initiative follows years of sustained efforts by the Committee and represents a practical confidence-building measure. The exchange contributes to strengthening trust between the two sides, supports economic interaction across the island, and facilitates direct contact…
A MINURCAT mission, including officers from Human Rights, Humanitarian, Mine Action, Gender, and Public Information, undertook on Thursday, 21 May, 2009, a mission to Am Dam to assess the humanitarian situation following…
KABUL - Chris Alexander, the United Nations Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Afghanistan, has left after six years in the country. Mr Alexander worked in Kabul from 2003, first as Canadian ambassador…
Media agencies are invited to attend the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon's Maritime Task Force (MTF) transfer of command ceremony on the 30th of May, 2009 on board the BNS Leopold I of UNIFIL's MTF. Belgium will be…
KABUL - After six years in Afghanistan the United Nations Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Chris Alexander, is leaving the country. Mr Alexander has worked in Kabul since 2003, first as Canadian…
25 May 2009 - Floods and landslides in the five northern provinces of Faryab, Jawzjan, Balkh, Samangan and Sari-i-Pul have caused widespread destruction and casualties. According to the United Nations Office for the…
El Fasher, 25 May 2009 – The African Union-United Nations Mission in Darfur (UNAMID) today condemned heavy fighting in and around a North Darfur town that has injured more than 50 people and forced hundreds of civilians to…
25 May 2009 - The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) extended this week a partnership agreement with the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC), an international non-governmental organization, to expand efforts to help strengthen protection…
25 May 2009 - Capacity development and community participation are being placed at the centre of the Afghan government’s National Rural Access Programme (NRAP), a programme that continues to enhance year-round access to basic…
24 May 2009 - As the period for filing challenges against candidates closed on 23 May, the Election Complaints Commission today announced that it received a total of 268 challenges between 16 and 23 May. English - Dari -…
24 May 2009 - It has come to the ECC’s attention that a number of Preliminary Candidates have begun to post campaign posters and engage in other campaign activities in advance of the Campaign Period established by the IEC…