Palestinians in Gaza are enduring what may be the cruelest phase of this cruel conflict. For nearly 80 days, Israel blocked the entry of life-saving international aid. As the world’s leading hunger assessment found, the…
On a bright morning of May 13, 2025, the air around the UN House in Beirut crackled with energy, not from political negotiations or press conferences, but from the eager chatter of nearly 80 high school students, each one a…
United Nations Special Envoy for Syria Geir O. Pedersen condemns in the strongest possible terms the terrorist attack at St. Elias Church in Douileia, Damascus, which killed and injured civilians who were attending mass. He…
The Secretary-General strongly condemns the appalling killing on Wednesday night of two Israeli Embassy officials in Washington, D.C. Nothing can justify such a horrific act. The Secretary-General reiterates his consistent…
Commemorating Afro-Colombian Day – 21 May A lasting peace is unattainable without everyone’s participation. The United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia joins the commemoration of Afro-Colombian Day and reaffirms its…
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…
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…