News from our Missions
Updates from UN special political missions supporting conflict prevention, mediation, peacebuilding and political processes worldwide.
Mogadishu – Somalia faces extraordinary challenges in the fight against Al-Shabaab and Daesh armed groups, a UN expert said today, expressing solidarity with the people and the Government in the face of persistent terrorist…
In a groundbreaking initiative to strengthen information integrity, combat digital mis- and disinformation and promote pluralistic media in Lebanon, the United Nations in Lebanon and Maharat Foundation are launching a…
TRIPOLI – The United Nations Support Mission in Libya released a report today outlining the options put forth by the Advisory Committee to resolve key contentious issues that are blocking progress toward elections. The report…
TRIPOLI – The United Nations Support Mission in Libya will launch of a new professional development programme for Libyans in the media sector on 21 May. The programme, called Basira (بصيرة), is designed to equip media…
Mogadishu — The important role that women play in developing Somalia’s sea-based industries and the need for their greater participation was highlighted today at an event to mark the International Day for Women in Maritime.…
TRIPOLI – In line with its role as Supreme Commander of the Libyan Armed Forces, the Presidency Council and UNSMIL have established a truce committee building on the fragile peace reached last week. The Committee, which met…
NEW YORK - The members of the Security Council expressed their deep concern at the escalation of violence in Tripoli in recent days, with reports of civilian casualties. The members of the Security Council called on all…
Armed Clashes in Tripoli Highlight Failure to Protect Civilians and Respect their Fundamental Freedoms Tripoli, 16 May 2025 - The Co-chairs of the International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights Working Group of the Berlin…
As salaam alaikum. Your Excellency President Rashid, thank you for your invitation and your hospitality. Your Highnesses, your Excellencies, Secretary-General Aboul Gheit, Ladies and Gentlemen I am honoured to be with you to…
TRIPOLI - The United Nations Support Mission in Libya is closely monitoring the fragile truce in Tripoli and urgently reiterates its call for all armed formations to return to their barracks without delay. The Mission…
NEW YORK - The Secretary-General takes note of the truce reached in Tripoli yesterday and calls on all parties to take urgent steps to sustain and build upon it through dialogue. The rapid nature of the escalation, which drew…
UNOAU participates in the AUPSC Session on Hate Crimes and Fighting Genocidal Ideology in Africa On 02 April 2025, UNOAU participated in the AU Peace, and Security Council Open Session on “Hate Crimes and Fighting Genocidal…