News from our Missions
Updates from UN special political missions supporting conflict prevention, mediation, peacebuilding and political processes worldwide.
NEW YORK - The members of the Security Council condemned in the strongest terms the heinous and cowardly terrorist attacks that took place at the MSF Clinic in Kabul, Afghanistan, during which at least 20 civilians, including…
New York, 13 May 2020 Mental health is at the core of our humanity. It enables us to lead rich and fulfilling lives and to participate in our communities But the COVID-19 virus is not only attacking our physical health; it is…
ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan On 14 May 2020, SRSG Natalia Gherman took part in the video conference “Preventive Diplomacy: A Case of Turkmenistan, Afghanistan and UNRCCA”. The aim of the conference was to share academic knowledge…
Commuters in Bujumbura, especially on Avenue de la Plage have for close to a month now stopped and stared in awe, as the waters of Lake Tanganyika rise to levels not seen in years.
KABUL - Solidarity and compassion are crucial for families affected by domestic violence during COVID-19 pandemic, said participants in a recent series of UNAMA-backed radio programmes broadcast across Afghanistan. In the pre…
Nairobi (Kenya), 12 May 2020 – The 12th session of the Advisory Board for Women, Peace and Security in the Great Lakes region was held via video on 12 May 2020 to mobilize regional and international support in the fight…
NEW YORK - The Secretary-General strongly condemns the horrific attack today on a hospital in Kabul, which killed and wounded dozens of people, including women and children. He is also following with concern the escalation of…
New York, 12 May 2020 Let me begin by thanking Ambassador Omar Hilale of the Kingdom of Morocco for this very timely initiative. It is heartening to see so many religious leaders joining forces today in a spirit of solidarity…
Bogotá, 9 May 2020 - The UN Verification Mission in Colombia condemns the murder of Wilder Daniel Marín Alarcón, a member of the Revolutionary Alternative Force of the Common (FARC) party, occurred on 7 May in the…
TRIPOLI, 08 May 2020 - UNSMIL strongly condemns increased attacks on civilian populated areas in Tripoli, including the appalling shelling yesterday on Tripoli’s Zawiat al-Dahmani neighbourhood, near the Turkish embassy and…
The concern about the spread of COVID-19 is also present in the reintegration areas. They are facing challenges and have closed their borders. The virtual world and isolation have also become part of the daily life of the 24…