At Security Council, ASG Khiari highlights UN–EU cooperation across peace and security
Assistant Secretary-General for the Middle East, Europe, the Americas, Asia and the Pacific Khaled Khiari Remarks to the Security Council on Cooperation with Regional and Subregional Organization (European Union) New York, 13…
Ituri: Four hostages abducted by CRP rescued through joint FARDC–MONUSCO intervention
According to the information gathered, these individuals were abducted on January 27, 2026, and then moved from one location to another.
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Is UN Peacekeeping relevant?
In its nearly 80-year history, the relevance of peacekeeping has been questioned repeatedly. In today’s complex conflict environment, UN peacekeeping is being asked to do more with less amid 25% cuts to its global personnel…
MONUSCO Head James Swan meets Minister of Foreign Affairs.
DRC : MONUSCO Head James Swan meets Minister of Foreign Affairs
The Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Head of MONUSCO, James Swan, was received on Tuesday by the Minister of State, Minister of Foreign Affairs…
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Briefing by the UN Special Envoy for Yemen, Hans Grundberg, to the Security Council
Thank you, Mr. President. Mr. President, allow me to begin by expressing my deepest sympathies for the civilian suffering in your country and across the wider region. The people of Bahrain, like so many across this region…
Invest in Peace: Marking the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action, UNMAS Iraq Highlights Resilience and Strengthen Partnership
Erbil, 6 April 2026 – Following the successful conclusion of the Iraqi Kurdistan Mine Action Agency (IKMAA) photo exhibition in Erbil, the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) in Iraq highlighted the critical link…
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The comprehensive implementation of the Peace Agreement is key to consolidating peace and security in Colombia
The Secretary-General urges all involved to contribute to a campaign environment free of violence and stigmatization
The comprehensive implementation of the Peace Agreement is key to consolidating peace and security in Colombia
Bogotá, 14 April 2026. In his latest report on the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia, covering the period between 27 December
The head of MONUSCO, James Swan, was received for the first time by the Congolese Head of State, Félix Tshisekedi. Photo: Office of the President
James Swan received by President Félix Tshisekedi for initial meeting
During this meeting, Mr. Swan reaffirmed his commitment to work closely with the Congolese authorities.
180 UN police officers, including 22 women, deployed since April 2025 within MONUSCO, were awarded the United Nations Peace Medal. Photo: MONUSCO.
Kinshasa: Egyptian MONUSCO police officers awarded the United Nations Medal
The camp of the Egyptian Formed Police Unit came alive on Saturday, April 11, 2026, in Kinshasa with a ceremony marked by solemnity and pride. In front of an audience that included UN officials and peacekeepers, 180 UN police…
UNIFIL statement on obstruction of logistical movements (15 April 2026)
Yesterday afternoon, a routine convoy transporting military and civilian peacekeepers, along with essential contractors, from Beirut to UNIFIL headquarters was halted by Israel Defense Forces (IDF) personnel a few kilometres…
Security Council unanimously adopts Resolution 2819 (2026) on Libya sanctions renewal during the meeting on the situation in Libya 14 April 2026
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Security Council extends sanctions regime on Libya until August 2027
NEW YORK – The UN Security Council unanimously adopted Resolution 2819 (2026), extending the Libya sanctions regime and the Panel of Experts' mandate until August 2027. The resolution maintains measures against illicit…