News from our Missions
This evening’s attack on a UNIFIL convoy near Beirut Airport is unacceptable. Such an act of violence threatens the safety of United Nations staff who work tirelessly to maintain stability in Lebanon, sometimes at great…
15 February 2025 Secretary-General's press conference in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Good afternoon. Over these past three days in Addis Ababa, I have met many leaders from across the continent to discuss challenges across the…
Monsieur le Président de l’Union africaine, Excellences, Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, all protocol observed, President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani – thank you for your leadership in the outstanding exercise of your mandate…
The Secretary-General strongly condemns the attack on a UNIFIL convoy near Rafik Hariri International Airport, Beirut, on 14 February, in which several peacekeepers were injured by a group of protestors on the main road to…
This week, hosted by the Lebanese American University in Beirut, Special Coordinator Hennis-Plasschaert met with a group of students from the Department of Political and International Studies. Discussions focused on the…
The Peace and Security Council, acting under Article 7 of its Protocol, expressed grave concern over the deteriorating security and humanitarian situation in eastern DRC, emphasizing the need for collective action. It…
Adopted by the Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU) at its 1261 st meeting held on 14 February 2025 on Consideration of the Situation in Sudan: The Peace and Security Council, Recalling its previous…
Thank you, Mr. President. Mr. President, since I last addressed this Council, we have witnessed a significant, albeit fragile, development in the Middle East with the ceasefire in Gaza. We have also seen a cessation of…
13 February 2025 The following Security Council press statement was issued today by Council President FU Cong (China): The Members of the Security Council strongly condemned the tragic death of World Food Programme member of…
I strongly condemn the death in detention on 10 February of a World Food Programme colleague who had been arbitrarily detained by the Houthi de facto authorities since 23 January 2025. I extend my deepest condolences to his…
I strongly condemn the death in detention on 10 February of a World Food Programme colleague who had been arbitrarily detained by the Houthi de facto authorities since 23 January 2025. I extend my deepest condolences to his…