News (Consolidated) - UNSOM

Briefing to the Security Council on Resolution 2046, Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa Parfait Onanga-Anyanga Madame President, Thank you for the opportunity to brief the Security Council on progress in the implementation of Resolution 2046, which concerns outstanding bilateral issues between…

17 - 23 October 2020 This Week in DPPA is a brief roundup of political and peacebuilding events and developments at UNHQ and around the world. Libya Guterres: Ceasefire agreement “a fundamental step toward peace and stability in Libya” The two Libyan delegations to the 5+5 Joint Military Commission…

Security Council Briefing on the Situation in Syria, Special Envoy Geir O. Pedersen Thank you, Mr. President, Today, I am briefing you from Beirut. As we mark this month twenty years since the passage of Security Council resolution 1325, let me recall the central role that Syrian women must play and…

24 - 30 October 2020 This Week in DPPA is a brief roundup of political and peacebuilding events and developments at UNHQ and around the world. Women, Peace and Security Guterres: “Recognize women who step up every day” The Security Council on 29 October held its annual debate on Women, Peace and…

31 October - 6 November 2020 This Week in DPPA is a brief roundup of political and peacebuilding events and developments at UNHQ and around the world. Afghanistan UNAMA’s Human Rights Chief: “Protecting journalists is protecting people’s right to know” The Afghan Journalists Safety Committee (AJSC)…

7 - 13 November 2020 This Week in DPPA is a brief roundup of political and peacebuilding events and developments at UNHQ and around the world. Security Council Griffiths concerned by spikes of violence in Yemen Yemen Envoy Martin Griffiths on 11 November updated the Security Council on the situation…

14 - 20 November 2020 This Week in DPPA is a brief roundup of political and peacebuilding events and developments at UNHQ and around the world. Security Council Mladenov: The international community must act swiftly to provide the necessary resources for UNRWA Special Coordinator Nickolay Mladenov…

Madam President, It is an honor for me to address this Council today. The Special Envoy is continuing a set of engagements – he is today in Riyadh – in support of the UN-facilitated political process. I am pleased to be able to inform the Council that plans are being finalised for the fourth session…

21 - 27 November 2020 This Week in DPPA is a brief roundup of political and peacebuilding events and developments at UNHQ and around the world. Security Council Special Representative calls for protection of political space in Somalia Special Representative James Swan on 23 November updated the…

28 November - 4 December 2020 This Week in DPPA is a brief roundup of political and peacebuilding events and developments at UNHQ and around the world. Security Council Guterres: “I count on the African Union to help lead the way” Secretary-General António Guterres on 4 December addressed the…

Mr. President, Thank you for this opportunity to brief the Security Council today on the situation in Sudan. Since my last briefing in September, Sudan has made progress in its democratic transition. The Juba Peace Agreement between the Transitional Government, the Sudan Revolutionary Front and the…

Security Council Briefing on the Situation in Central Africa by Special Representative and Head of the United Nations Regional Office François Louncény Fall Mr. President, Distinguished members of the Security Council, It is a pleasure to brief the Security Council today on the situation in Central…