Full transcript of UN Secretary-General's press encounter on Gaza
Today, the world received the latest IPC report on food security in Gaza. Famine has been pushed back. Far more people are able to access the food they need to survive. We are preparing more than 1.5 million hot meals every day and delivering general food assistance packages across Gaza. Clean water…
County Commissioners’ Forum calls for urgent inclusive dialogue to resolve border disputes
UNITY - County commissioners from Unity state have called for an urgent and inclusive dialogue with their counterparts in the Ruweng Administrative Area to address ongoing border disputes, describing the issue as a priority for peace, security and stability. The call was made during a commissioners’…
New classrooms bring hope and learning opportunities in remote Kabachoch
PIBOR – A little more than a year ago, some 80 students at Kabachoch Primary School were dependent on favorable weather conditions - both rain or extremely hot sun could mean cancellation of classes. “We had no infrastructure. Classes were held under trees or makeshift sheds. During rain or strong…
Newly constructed police training facility expected to strengthen rule of law in Unity
UNITY - The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has handed over a newly constructed police training facility to the South Sudan National Police Service in Unity state, reinforcing efforts to strengthen the rule of law, justice and civilian protection. The UNMISS-funded project…
One-year since the Cessation of Hostilities agreement
On 27 November 2024, Lebanon woke up to a much-needed calm after more than two months of relentless hostilities that ravaged lives and communities – with south Lebanon being especially hit hard. With the Cessation of Hostilities agreement – more commonly known as “ceasefire agreement” – coming into…
Statement by the Office of the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Yemen at the conclusion of the tenth meeting of the Supervisory Committee on the implementation of the Detainees’ Release Agreement
Muscat- 23 December 2025 - The parties to the conflict in Yemen concluded today a twelve-day meeting in the Sultanate of Oman, during which they agreed to the new phase of releasing conflict-related detainees from all sides. The meeting was held within the framework of the Supervisory Committee on…
UNIFIL hands over cleared minefield to LAF, first since last hostilities
UNIFIL today handed over to the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) a cleared minefield during a ceremony held near the Blue Line in Blida, southeastern Lebanon. This marks the first handover of a cleared minefield since last year’s hostilities. The demining work – clearing explosives spread across nearly 2…
UNIFIL statement (12 December 2025)
Yesterday afternoon, two Austrian peacekeepers in a logistics convoy traveling south from Beirut were injured in a traffic accident. While one injury was light, the second was more serious, but not life-threatening. The Lebanese Red Cross was on site and took both peacekeepers to hospital, where…
UNIFIL statement (10 December 2025)
Yesterday, peacekeepers in vehicles patrolling the Blue Line were fired upon by IDF soldiers in a Merkava tank near Sarda. One ten-round burst of machine-gun fire was fired above the convoy, and four further ten-round bursts were fired nearby. Peacekeepers asked the IDF to stop firing through UNIFIL…
UNIFIL statement (5 December 2025)
Yesterday afternoon, UNIFIL peacekeepers observed a series of Israeli airstrikes in our area of operations in south Lebanon, in the villages of Marounah, Majadel, and Baraashit. This comes as the Lebanese Armed Forces continue operations to control unauthorized weapons and infrastructure in south…
Statement by SRSG Hanna Tetteh on the 74th anniversary of Libya’s Independence
On Libya's Independence Day UNSMIL pays tribute to the people's strength and resilience in the face of challenges.