UNIFIL statement on IDF detention of peacekeeper (7 April 2026)
Earlier this evening, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) detained a UNIFIL peacekeeper after blocking a logistics convoy. Following direct and immediate contacts by UNIFIL's Head of Mission and Force Commander and our Liaison…
UN Press statement -06 April 2026
6 April 2026, Nicosia – The Greek Cypriot and the Turkish Cypriot leaders met today at the Residence of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General in Cyprus, Khassim Diagne. The meeting took place in a positive…
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Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General on the conflict in the Middle East
The Secretary-General welcomes the announcement of a two-week ceasefire by the United States and Iran. He calls on all the parties to the current conflict in the Middle East to comply with their obligations under…
“Most were killed” – Rising refugee numbers in Mangalla expose crisis but also foster community collaboration
CENTRAL EQUATORIA – Rick Root Quayle is one of over 7000 refugees that made their way from Jonglei State to Central Equatoria during the violence that erupted earlier this year. Despite challenging conditions posed by the…
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UNMISS empowers women in Bor to take on new roles in animal health care
JONGLEI – In Bor, cattle are more than livestock. They are a source of pride, wealth, and identity. For generations, cattle keeping has been the domain of South Sudanese men while women are relegated to tasks such as milking…
Honouring the Past, Protecting the Future: African Union Commemorates 32 Years Since the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi
As 7 April 2026 marks the 32nd Commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda (Kwibuka32), the African Union (AU), in collaboration with the Embassy of the Republic of Rwanda in Ethiopia, solemnly observes the…
Secretary-General appoints Major General Mohammad Asadullah Minhazul Alam of Bangladesh as Force Commander of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP)
Secretary-General appoints Major General Mohammad Asadullah Minhazul Alam of Bangladesh as Force Commander of UNFICYP
International Youth Day | Youth for Peace and Development | Insights from UNOAU’s Interns
Mr Philipp Geyer (2026 Cohort) What does it mean to work at the center of the United Nations–African Union partnership in peace and security? In this video, Philipp Geyer shares his experience as a Digital Communications…
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Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General on the situation in Lebanon
The Secretary-General unequivocally condemns the massive strikes by Israel across Lebanon on 8 April that resulted in hundreds of civilians being killed and injured, including children, as well as damage to civilian…
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UN Special Envoy for Yemen concludes visit to Aden
Amman, 9 April 2026 - The UN Special Envoy for Yemen, Hans Grundberg, concluded a visit to Aden, where he met with senior Yemeni government officials to discuss the implications of recent regional and national developments on…
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UNSMIL participates in a commemoration ceremony of the International Mine Awareness Day in Tripoli
TRIPOLI - On 7 April, UNMSIL’s Mine Action Programme, together with the Libyan Mine Action Centre (LibMAC) and national and international mine action organizations held a commemoration ceremony in Tripoli to mark the…