Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks at the Security Council meeting on the situation in the Middle East, in New York today: The raging fires in the Middle East are fast becoming an inferno. Exactly…
Written by Elssa Gbeily, a Strategic Communications Intern from Belgium and Lebanon focusing on gender issues with the UN Department of Peace Operations. She has a background in gender, peace and security. The full, equal and…
Belgrade, 18 October 2024 - The Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) and Head of UNMIK Caroline Ziadeh concluded a two-day visit to Belgrade, where she held a series of high-level meetings as part of her…
Residents of Hai Baraka on the outskirts of Juba expressed frustration and hope in equal measures at an UNMISS event organized to discuss the country’s political developments. Photo by Blessings Samuel Phumisa/UNMISS. JUBA -…
United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) has taken note of the articles published on 16 October 2024 on the websites of The New Humanitarian and Le…
Earlier today, an uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) of unknown origin approached one of UNIFIL’s Maritime Task Force ships off the southern Lebanese coast. In accordance with procedure, electronic countermeasures were used and…
Earlier today, an uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) of unknown origin approached one of UNIFIL’s Maritime Task Force ships off the southern Lebanese coast. In accordance with procedure, electronic countermeasures were used and…
The following solidarity message by UN Secretary-General António Guterres to the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon was issued today: Earlier this week, I had the privilege of speaking with representatives of your…
As conflicts rise worldwide, over 2 billion people—one-quarter of humanity—live in conflict-affected areas. With peace increasingly under threat, the United Nations’ peacekeeping operations continue to play a critical role in…
This morning, peacekeepers at a position near Kafer Kela observed an IDF Merkava tank firing at their watchtower. Two cameras were destroyed, and the tower was damaged. Yet again we see direct and apparently deliberate fire…
This morning, peacekeepers at a position near Kafer Kela observed an IDF Merkava tank firing at their watchtower. Two cameras were destroyed, and the tower was damaged. Yet again we see direct and apparently deliberate fire…
Mary Baril Catherine Demontano from the Philippines serves with UNMISS in Aweil as a Police Officer. She is passionate about protecting women from all kinds of violence. Photos: Emmanuel Kele/UNMISS NORTHERN BAHR EL GHAZAL -…