- Security Council
ASG Pobee warns of increasing restrictions on civil and political rights in Central Africa
Assistant Secretary-General Martha Pobee's Remarks to the Security Council on the situation in Central Africa and the activities of UNOCA New York, 9 June 2026 Here is the corrected text with the awkward line breaks fixed…
UNMISS supports efforts to build stronger, trusted, inclusive and effective security institutions in South Sudan
ENTEBBE, UGANDA - "Security institutions that reflect the diversity of the communities they serve are stronger, more trusted, and more effective.” That was the encouraging message from the Deputy Special Representative of the…
UN, AU jointly mark World Environment Day in Somalia
Mogadishu, 10 June 2026 – The United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS) and the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) jointly marked World Environment Day with an event focused on raising…
يتصاعد الدخان فوق الأحياء السكنية في مدينة صور، جنوب لبنان، عقب غارة جوية إسرائيلية. (أرشيف)
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- Secretary-General
- Crisis
Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General on the Middle East
The Secretary-General is deeply alarmed by the renewed escalation in the Middle East. He calls on all concerned parties to immediately stop attacks, exercise maximum restraint, and refrain from any action that could further…
The Office of the Special Envoy concludes a new round of Military Coordination Committee meetings
Amman, 10 June 2026 – The Office of the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Yemen (OSESGY) today concluded a meeting in Amman, bringing together representatives of the Military Coordination Committee (MCC) from the…
A group photo of participants and guest speakers.
Jacqueline Faith Mpeni
UNMISS supports efforts to build stronger, trusted, inclusive and effective security institutions in South Sudan
"Security institutions that reflect the diversity of the communities they serve are stronger, more trusted, and more effective.”
Since Thursday, 4 June 2026, MONUSCO peacekeepers from the Bangladeshi contingent have been positioned in this strategic area of Mongbwalu, Djugu Territory.
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Ebola response: MONUSCO strengthens support and establishes a mobile military Base in Mongbwalu to secure health operations
In response to the resurgence of Ebola virus disease in Ituri Province, Congolese authorities, with the support of international partners, are stepping up efforts to secure response operations. The United Nations Organization…
- Press Releases
UNAMA alarmed by arrests of women in Herat Afghanistan and excessive use of force against protestors
KABUL - UNAMA is deeply concerned by the arrest of at least 30 women in Herat city between 6 and 7 June by de facto Propagation of Virtue and Prevention of Vice officials, together with de facto Police, for allegedly…
UNMISS and partners support the release of children recruited into armed forces
YAMBIO – Brutally ripped away from their families, nine children in Western Equatoria found themselves recruited into armed forces, subjected to fighting a fight they had no desire to be part of. Some recruited as young as…
By improving the management of digital evidence, the “Legal and Digital Café” strengthens the effectiveness of the military criminal justice chain in Ituri. It facilitates case processing, enhances judicial performance, and supports efforts to combat impunity, in line with MONUSCO’s mandate.
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Ituri: MONUSCO supports “Legal and Digital Cafés” to strengthen military justice
In Bunia, digital tools are advancing military justice. Since May 2026, MONUSCO’s Justice Support Section, through its Prosecution Support Cell, has been supporting the weekly organization of a “Legal and Digital Café” at the…
Central Africa: progress and persistent crises
On Tuesday 9 June, the Assistant Secretary-General for Africa, Martha Pobee, presented to the Security Council the 30th report of the UN Secretary-General on the situation in Central Africa and the activities of the United…
Communities pledge to pursue peace during UNMISS-led “Hear Us, Act Now” campaign
WESTERN/NORTHERN BAHR EL GHAZAL - As South Sudan approaches its 15th anniversary of independence, an engaging youth-led campaign for peace has been launched under the United Nations-wide global advocacy initiative “Hear Us…