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A brief roundup of United Nations political and peacebuilding events and developments globally. Secretary-General presents review on the future of UN peace operations On 26 August, Secretary-General António Guterres presented…

Following a deadly spate of gang attacks on civilians in Haiti and amid reports of illicit weapons slipping into the Caribbean country, the Security Council called an emergency meeting on 28 August to discuss the latest…

On 26 August, the Security Council held an open briefing on “the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question”. “As talks continue on the implementation of resolution 2803 (2025) and the Comprehensive Plan…

On 24 August, the Security Council held a briefing on Sudan at the request by Denmark to discuss the protection of civilians and the humanitarian consequences of the ongoing conflict. “The consequences of this conflict will…

Peace Rooted in Coffee-Growing Communities. SRSG Souef concludes his mission on first contacts with national authorities in N’Djamena (Chad) Concluding a week of first contacts with Chadian authorities during a mission in N…

A brief roundup of United Nations political and peacebuilding events and developments globally. UN condemns attacks on civilians and calls for renewed diplomatic efforts on Ukraine On 27 July, Director of the Europe and…

On 28 July, the Security Council held its quarterly debate on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question, with briefings expected by Deputy Special Coordinator and Resident Coordinator at the Office…

Geneva, 27 July 2026 — The United Nations (UN) and the League of Arab States (LAS) are convening their General Cooperation Meeting at the United Nations Office at Geneva from 27 to 29 July, bringing together senior…

The UN Security Council met on 27 July at Ukraine’s request, following recent large-scale Russian attacks on Kyiv and elsewhere. Since the Council’s 9 July meeting on Ukraine, more than 170 civilians reportedly have been…

A brief roundup of United Nations political and peacebuilding events and developments globally. Special Representative Ruiz Massieu briefs the Security Council on Haiti On 20 July, Special Representative of the Secretary…

Geneva, 22 July 2026 — Senior representatives from the United Nations (UN) and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) convened today in Geneva for the 17th General Cooperation Meeting between the two organizations and…

A brief roundup of United Nations political and peacebuilding events and developments globally. ASG Khiari urges de-escalation and renewed dialogue on Yemen On 13 July, Assistant Secretary-General for the Middle East…