News (Consolidated) - UNSOM

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 threats. “I recognise the extensive efforts by the Somali authorities to…

TERMEZ, Uzbekistan

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 commitment to fighting against racism and all forms of discrimination. In…

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 condemnation of attacks against diplomatic officials. The Secretary-General…

ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan

BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan

Amman, 25 May 2025 - The UN Special Envoy for Yemen, Hans Grundberg, concluded a series of meetings in Riyadh, where he met with Yemeni Minister of Foreign Affairs, Shayea Al-Zindani, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to Yemen, Mohamed Al-Jaber, the United Arab Emirates’ Ambassador to Yemen…

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 entire population of Gaza is facing the risk of famine. Families are being…

The UN Special Envoy for Yemen, Hans Grundberg, concluded a visit to Muscat where he met with senior Omani officials, members of Ansar Allah leadership and representatives of the diplomatic community, including senior Iranian officials. Discussions focused on the cessation of hostilities between the…

MOSCOW, Russian Federation

ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan