Speech by Carlos Ruiz Massieu, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Haiti and Head of BINUH, to the United Nations Security Council
New York, 19 October 2026: Madam President, Distinguished Members of the Council, It is a pleasure to join Jack Christophedes, the Special Representative of the Gang Suppression Force, and Daniela Kroslak, Head of the UN…
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World leaders express support for UN Peacekeeping
During the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, the last of Secretary-General António Guterres’s tenure, world leaders expressed support for the vital work of UN peacekeepers in protecting civilians…
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Today's top news: Haiti, Afghanistan
Ruiz Massieu calls for coordinated action to advance Haiti’s political transition and security On 19 October, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH)…
UN Press statement 20-10-2026
20 October 2026, Nicosia – The Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhürman and the Greek Cypriot leader Nikos Christodoulides held a constructive meeting today under United Nations auspices in the United Nations Protected Area. The…
Turkish Cypriot and Greek Cypriot Leaders Meet in the United Nations Protected Area
The Turkish Cypriot leader, Mr. Tufan Erhürman, and the Greek Cypriot leader, Mr. Nikos Christodoulides, met this morning, 20 October 2026, at the United Nations Good Offices Mission in Cyprus, inside the United Nations…
Assistant Secretary-General and Head of UNSOH Daniela Kroslak briefs the United Nations Security Council on 19 October 2026 on UNSOH’s expanding logistical and operational support to the Gang Suppression Force (GSF) in Haiti, progress achieved and priorities ahead.
UNSOH Head Daniela Kroslak briefs the UN Security Council on Haiti
Briefing the UN Security Council, ASG Daniela Kroslak highlighted UNSOH's expanding support to the Gang Suppression Force (GSF).
During her first meeting, held at the University of Gharyan, DSRSG Stephanie Koury listened to the views and ideas of a group that included municipal council members, academics, and local elders and notables
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In Gharyan, DSRSG Koury hears calls for constitutional progress and elections
GHARYAN – On Sunday, the Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Political Affairs visited the city of Gharyan, where she met with local officials, tribal elders and community notables, youth…
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Today's top news: Sudan, Cyprus, Libya
Sudan The Personal Envoy of the Secretary-General for Sudan, Pekka Haavisto, is currently in Geneva for the Sixth Consultative Group Meeting on Sudan which he will co-host tomorrow with the State Secretary of the Swiss…
At the UN Security Council, SRSG Peter Due describes tensions and calls for dialogue, engagement, and implementation of existing agreements
Press Release- Security Council Briefing 20 October 2026 – Today, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG), Peter Due, briefed the UN Security Council on Kosovo, providing an update on recent developments…
Valentine Rugwabiza, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for the Central African Republic and head of MINUSCA, briefs the Security Council meeting on the situation in the country. Photo: UN Photo/Eskinder Debebe
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As Sudan war spills into Central African Republic, UN warns against early peacekeeper exit
The UN warned on Tuesday against a premature withdrawal of its peacekeepers as the war in Sudan spills over into the Central African Republic (CAR). CAR continues to face a resurgence of deadly violence in the east despite…
Security Council meeting: The situation in the Central African Republic. UN Photo/Eskinder Debebe
Statement by Special Representative Valentine Rugwabiza to the Security Council on the Presentation of the Secretary-General’s Report on the Situation in the Central African Republic
H.E Ms. Aglaia Balta, Permanent Representative of Greece to the United Nations, President of the Security Council, Distinguished Members of the Council, H.E. Mr. Marius Nzessioue, Permanent Representative of the Central…
UN Secretary-General's statement on the drone attacks in Abyei
Statement by the Secretary-General – on the drone attacks targeting Abyei I strongly condemn the drone attacks in the Abyei area on 19 October that killed dozens of civilians, including women and children, near Amiet Market…