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Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General - on the developments in southern Lebanon
The Secretary-General is deeply concerned by the escalation of Israeli military operations in southern Lebanon, particularly in and around Nabatieh. He condemns the mounting civilian casualties, including women and children…
Hanna Tetteh, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Libya and Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya, briefs the Security Council meeting on the situation in Libya, August 18, 2026.
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UN Security Council Members issue statement in support of the Smaller Convening agreement
The UN Security Council yesterday issued a press statement in support of the agreement signed by the Smaller Convening, saying that it represents an important step towards the holding of free, fair, transparent and inclusive…
During the day’s celebrations, police officers, academics, civil society representatives and government partners unanimously recognized that the complexity of digital threats requires information sharing.
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Kinshasa: UNPOL supports Congolese Police in anticipating digital threats
“ Digital technology is changing the very nature of police cooperation.” Deputy Commissioner Stéphane Mawana is closely observing the changes brought about by digital technologies in police work. An investigator with the…
Beyond this event, cooperation between UNPOL and the PNC takes the form of various on-the-ground initiatives.
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Ituri: PNC and UNPOL united to bring the police closer to the population
Some 300 police cadets, including 45 women, took part in the celebration of International Day of Police Cooperation on 7 September in Bunia. Organized at the Bunia Police Academy by the Congolese National Police (PNC), with…
UNIFIL donates vehicles, IT equipment to Internal Security Forces
UNIFIL today donated several vehicles and information technology equipment to Lebanon’s Internal Security Forces (ISF), which is the country’s primary national police agency for maintaining public safety and security, during…
Meeting of the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot Leaders takes place in the United Nations Protected Area, Nicosia
The Greek Cypriot leader, Mr. Nikos Christodoulides, and the Turkish Cypriot leader, Mr. Tufan Erhürman, met today on 9 September 2026, hosted by the United Nations Good Offices Mission in Cyprus. The meeting took place ahead…
- Human Rights Report on Civilian Casualties
Civilian Casualties Report from 1 February to 31 March 2019
Tripoli, May 2019 - From 1 February to 31 March 2019, the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) documented civilian casualties – 20 deaths and 69 injuries - during the conduct of hostilities across Libya. Victims…
- Human Rights Report on Civilian Casualties
Human Rights Report on Civilian Casualties - September 2018
Tunis, 2 October 2018 – From 1 September to 31 September 2018, the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) documented 40 civilian casualties –18 deaths and 22 injuries – during the conduct of hostilities across Libya…
International Day of Police Cooperation
Police cooperation in action: protecting vulnerable communities and building trust
UN Secretary-General António Guterres rings the Peace Bell at United Nations Headquarters in New York. Photo: United Nations
- International Day of Peace
Guterres urges leaders to invest in peace as conflicts deepen
The UN Secretary-General appealed on Wednesday for world leaders to invest in peace as violence, division and conflict exacerbate suffering worldwide. António Guterres was speaking during the annual ceremony at the Japanese…
PDA Cohort 2026 Explores Humanitarian Action and International Humanitarian Law
ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan
Displaced women build resilience through new livelihoods in Tambura
TAMBURA - For women displaced by conflict in Tambura, Western Equatoria State, developing new skills that enable them to set up new businesses are offering more than an income. They are helping families and entire communities…