UNSOS Equips Staff with Strategic Human Resource Management Skills
Mogadishu, 15 June 2026 – A s part of its National Staff Capacity Strengthening Programme, the United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS) has trained 22 staff members in Strategic Human Resource Management (SHRM) to…
Security Council Press Statement on the Death of a Serbian Peacekeeper from the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon
The members of the Security Council condemned the killing of a Serbian peacekeeper from the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) on 4 June. The peacekeeper died from critical injuries sustained when mortar shells…
A damaged, non-operational ambulance stands near destroyed buildings on a street heavily affected by the recent hostilities, close to the governme
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Statement by the Secretary-General on the Middle East
I strongly condemn today's Israeli strikes on Beirut. The strikes took place despite the ceasefire and at a time when the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran are expected to reach an agreement that will pave the…
Youth voices unite in UNMISS event to call for sustained peace
WARRAP - Award-winning South Sudanese artist Irene Toss, born Amira Manyiel, has performed on some of East Africa’s biggest stages. Known for songs that speak to resilience, identity and hope, she has become one of the most…
Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General on the conflict in the Middle East
The Secretary-General welcomes the announcement that the United States and Iran have agreed on a peace deal that provides for an immediate and permanent ceasefire, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, as well as a framework…
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Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General on the conflict in the Middle East
The Secretary-General is deeply concerned by continuing escalation in the Middle East, including the strikes by the United States on Iran and the strikes by Iran on neighbouring countries in the Gulf and beyond that are not…
Life-saving operations in support of people living in the south
Despite challenges posed by recent and ongoing hostilities in south Lebanon, UNIFIL peacekeepers have been carrying out life-saving operations daily to enable humanitarian and other civilian movements within their area of…
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Digital skills workshop supports reintegration in Catatumbo
A digital skills workshop has strengthened the capabilities of peace signatories in the Catatumbo region.
UN Security Council extends UNAMA mandate for one year
New York - The UN Security Council unanimously adopted Resolution 2822 (2026), extending UNAMA’s mandate for one year, until 17 June 2027.
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UN Deputy Special Representative Lemarquis arrives in Kabul
Mr. Bruno Lemarquis assumed his functions as Deputy Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General, Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator (DSRSG/RC/HC) in Afghanistan on Tuesday 16 June 2026. Mr. Lemarquis has…
In Luanda, discussions highlighted the importance of ensuring strong coordination among the Washington, Doha and African Union-led peace processes in support of lasting peace and security in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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Luanda: James Swan commends Angola’s role and calls for strengthened coordination of peace efforts for the DRC
Luanda, Angola — The Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Head of MONUSCO, James Swan, visited Luanda as part of a series of regional engagements with key…