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UNDER-SECRETARY-GENERAL ROSEMARY A. DICARLO’S REMARKS TO THE SECURITY COUNCIL ON UKRAINE New York, 6 FEBRUARY 2024 Madam President, On Saturday, 3 February, 28 people, including a child, were reportedly killed, and dozens more injured, in the shelling of a building housing a bakery and a restaurant…

A brief roundup of United Nations-related political and peacebuilding events and developments around the world. USG DiCarlo warns Council that tensions in the Middle East continue to rise On 5 February, USG DiCarlo briefed the Council on the situation in the Middle East. She said that “the tensions…

Madam President, Later this month, we will mark two years since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, launched in blatant violation of the UN Charter and international law. As a result of the war that followed, thousands of civilians have been killed and injured. Millions have been displaced, and…

A brief roundup of United Nations-related political and peacebuilding events and developments around the world. Climate action can help fight hunger and prevent conflict, Secretary-General tells Council On 13 February, the Security Council held an open debate on climate, conflict and food insecurity…

A brief roundup of United Nations-related political and peacebuilding events and developments around the world. Two years since the Russian invasion, "the war in Ukraine remains an open wound at the heart of Europe," Secretary-General tells Security Council On 23 February, the Security Council met…

A brief roundup of United Nations-related political and peacebuilding events and developments around the world. "Tensions in the region need to be urgently de-escalated," Special Envoy Pedersen tells Council in briefing on Syria On 27 February, Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Syria Geir O…

ASSISTANT SECRETARY-GENERAL KHALED KHIARI’S REMARKS TO THE SECURITY COUNCIL ON UKRAINE New York, 8 March 2024 Mr President, Two weeks ago, the Secretary-General joined this Council in marking two years since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, launched in blatant violation of the…

A brief roundup of United Nations-related political and peacebuilding events and developments around the world. Security Council calls for cessation of hostilities in Sudan for Ramadan On 8 March, the Security Council called for “an immediate cessation of hostilities during the month of Ramadan, and…

Remarks by USG DiCarlo at the Security Council Open Debate on “Promoting Conflict Prevention - Empowering All Actors Including Women and Youth” New York, 13 March 2024 Mr. President, I would like to express my gratitude to Japan for hosting this important open debate. The prevention of conflict –…

UNDER-SECRETARY-GENERAL ROSEMARY A. DICARLO’S REMARKS TO THE SECURITY COUNCIL ON UKRAINE New York, 15 MARCH 2024 Mr. President, The principle of respect for territorial integrity and the political independence of States is the cornerstone of our collective security. Any annexation of a State’s…

A brief roundup of United Nations-related political and peacebuilding events and developments around the world. "Without half the population participating in decision-making, there cannot be sustainable peace," USG DiCarlo tells Security Council On 13 March, in remarks at the Security Council’s open…

A brief roundup of United Nations-related political and peacebuilding events and developments around the world. “I am alarmed at the trajectory of events, and the lack of progress in reversing them," Pedersen tells Security Council, as conflict in Syria enters 14th year On 21 March, Special Envoy of…