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North Kivu: MONUSCO opens a demining training center in Beni
The United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the DRC (MONUSCO), through its Mine Action Service (UNMAS), has inaugurated in Beni, the provisional capital of North Kivu, the country’s very first Demining Training…

Unity State community leaders call on the government to guarantee a safe return for displaced families
UNITY – The numerous crises that have plagued South Sudan since its historic achievement of independence in 2011 have displaced millions of people within the country and across neighboring borders, seeking sanctuary from…

From May 11 to 15, UNPOL trained twenty Congolese judicial police officers in Kinshasa last week on handling cases related to sexual violence.
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Kinshasa : 20 Congolese judicial police officers trained on handling sexual violence cases
Last week in Kinshasa, the MONUSCO police (UNPOL) trained twenty Congolese judicial police officers on handling cases related to gender-based sexual violence. From May 11 to 15, the participants notably learned how to draft…

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Note to Correspondents on the extension of the cessation of hostilities between Lebanon and Israel
The Secretary-General welcomes the announcement of a 45-day extension of the cessation of hostilities, which followed talks between Israel and Lebanon facilitated by the United States. He reaffirms the support of the United…

Special Coordinator Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert Meets Prime Minister Nawaf Salam
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Special Coordinator discusses cessation of hostilities and DC talks with Lebanese officials
United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert held a round of meetings with Lebanese government officials and political leaders this week on the cessation of hostilities and efforts to consolidate…

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USG DiCarlo urges unified messaging and strong action by Security Council on Sudan
Remarks by Rosemary DiCarlo, Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs Security Council Briefing on Sudan New York, 19 February 2026 Thank you, Madam President, Just over a month ago, Sudan reached a…

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USG DiCarlo urges action to sustain Gaza ceasefire and advance two-State solution
Under-Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo Briefing to the Security Council on the Situation in the Middle East New York, 18 February 2026 Thank you, Madam President. This is a pivotal moment in the Middle East. After years of…
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South Sudan: Floods, conflict, and finding higher ground
A new podcast series is exploring the growing link between climate change, conflict and peacebuilding, highlighting how communities on the frontlines are responding to increasingly complex challenges. Produced by the U nited…

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Young women are building peace in Quibdó through empathy
The Empatía Chocó Foundation supports community initiatives that advance women’s rights, violence prevention, and youth leadership.

Remarks by Anita Kiki Gbeho, Secretary-General's Special Representative and Head of UNMISS at a press conference in Juba
[NEAR VERBATIM] Thank you for joining me and welcome to everyone listening on Radio Miraya. It’s a pleasure to speak with you in my new role as Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations…

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UNSMIL welcomes strong participation in Local Youth Council elections
TRIPOLI — UNSMIL representatives attended Saturday’s Local Youth Council elections, which reflected the energy and commitment of young Libyans seeking to contribute to their country’s future through participation, dialogue…

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UN and NGOs launch 529 million USD response plan for 2.7 million Afghan returnees from Iran and Pakistan
The United Nations, together with national and international NGO partners launched today the 2026 Response Plan for Afghan Returnees (RPAR)
