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Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General - on the renewed threats to maritime navigation in the Red Sea
The Secretary-General is deeply alarmed about the resumption of Houthi attacks on commercial vessels transiting the Red Sea and the renewed threats to maritime navigation. The attack on commercial vessels, claimed by the…
- This Week in DPPA
This Week in DPPA: 18 - 24 July 2026
A brief roundup of United Nations political and peacebuilding events and developments globally. Special Representative Ruiz Massieu briefs the Security Council on Haiti On 20 July, Special Representative of the Secretary…
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Statement by the United Nations Deputy Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, Dr. Ramiz Alakbarov, on the Situation in the Occupied West Bank
“The continued loss of civilian life across the occupied West Bank is deeply alarming. During the past week, the escalating violence in the occupied West Bank has resulted in continued civilian casualties, displacement…
SRSG Kaha Imnadze visits Washington
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UNIFIL commemorates 20th anniversary of Fallen military observers at observation post Khiam
UNIFIL and the United Nations Truce Supervision Organization (UNTSO) today commemorated the 20th anniversary of the deaths of four military observers killed at observation post (OP) Khiam of Observer Group Lebanon on 25 July…
Technical Committee on Youth Explores the Role of Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare
The Technical Committee on Youth brought together health professionals, medical students and artificial intelligence experts from across the island for a discussion on the future of healthcare. The event provided a space to…
UNMISS reinforces the need for civilian protection amidst dire humanitarian situation in Maiwut
UPPER NILE - In a country where conflict, natural disasters, and limited access to even the most basic services threaten millions of people, protecting civilians remains at the heart of the United Nations’ peacekeeping…
Final Preparations Underway for Secretary-General’s Visit to Cyprus
The pace has quickened at the United Nations Good Offices Mission in Cyprus as final preparations are completed for the visit of United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres. Behind the scenes, teams are working at full…
Kayoko Gotoh, Director for Europe and Central Asia Division of the Departments of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs and Peace Operations briefs the Security Council meeting on maintenance of peace and security of Ukraine.
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UN condemns attacks on civilians and calls for renewed diplomatic efforts on Ukraine
Director, Europe and Central Asia Division, Departments of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs and Peace Operations, Kayoko Gotoh’s remarks to the Security Council on Ukraine New York, 27 July 2026 Mr. President, Excellencies…
A firefighter works on the balcony of a wrecked building in Kyiv, Ukraine.
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Security Council Briefing on Ukraine as deadly Russian strikes hit cities and ports
The UN Security Council met on 27 July at Ukraine’s request, following recent large-scale Russian attacks on Kyiv and elsewhere. Since the Council’s 9 July meeting on Ukraine, more than 170 civilians reportedly have been…
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SRSG Souef In Chad to For First Contacts with National Authorities
Libreville, 27 July 2026 – As part of UNOCA’s continued engagement in support of ongoing efforts being led by the Chadian Government and the various national stakeholders in Chad to address security challenges in the region…
Peacekeepers help make routes safer by neutralizing explosive hazards
As UNIFIL expands its operational activities following the reduction in violence in southern Lebanon, peacekeepers continue to encounter explosive hazards left behind by the conflict. Supporting patrols and checks of routes…