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Safety and Security of United Nations Peacekeepers
Troop-contributing countries to the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) joined by several other Member States and the European Union, condemned in “the strongest terms” the persistent attacks against UNIFIL, including the…
Near verbatim transcript of Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations Hervé Ladsous Press Conference
Opening Remarks: Good morning to you all. I wanted to give you some update on where we stand on the deployment of military observers in Syria. In fact, we have had unarmed military observers on the ground since the 15th of…
Near verbatim transcript of Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations Hervé Ladsous and Tony Banbury Assistant-Secretary-General and Acting Head of the Department of Field Support Press Conference on the occasion of International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers
Spokesperson Martin Nesirky: Good afternoon everyone and welcome to this briefing. As you are all aware, today is the International Day for Peacekeepers. That is why I’m joined by Hervé Ladsous, the Under-Secretary-General…
Near verbatim transcript of Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations Hervé Ladsous Press Conference
Martin Nesirky: Good afternoon, welcome to the briefing, I am joined by Under-Secretary-General Hervé Ladsous who is of course the Under- Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations. He is here for his, if you like, end of…
UNIFIL peacekeepers on patrol along the Blue Line in southern Lebanon. Photo: UNIFIL
- UNIFIL
UN condemns killing of two more peacekeepers in Lebanon
The United Nations has condemned two consecutive days of deadly attacks on peacekeepers serving with the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), amid rising hostilities between Israeli forces and Hezbollah militants. Two…
A voter in Central African Republic displays her ID at a polling station during the December 2025 elections. Photo: © MINUSCA/Myriam Asmani.
- Elections
- MINUSCA
Central African Republic enters ‘decisive’ phase after landmark elections
By Vibhu Mishra Fresh from holding the most extensive elections in its history, the Central African Republic (CAR) is entering what the UN’s top envoy in the country describes as a “decisive period” in consolidating fragile…
UN peacekeepers in Lebanon deliver essential supplies to civilians living near the Blue Line in the south of the country. Photo: UNIFIL
- Protecting vulnerable populations
- UNIFIL
Lebanon: The UN peacekeepers helping communities who’ve stayed behind
The killing of three UN peacekeepers in south Lebanon in the past two days has highlighted the grave dangers for the 10,000 military personnel who make up the bulk of UNIFIL, the UN Interim Force in Lebanon – and for the…
Vivian van de Perre, Deputy Special Representative for Protection and Operations in the United Nations Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO). Photo: UN
- Protecting vulnerable populations
- MONUSCO
DR Congo: violence intensifies as UN mission pledges continued support
The security and political situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) remains “extremely tense”, a senior UN official told the Security Council on Thursday. Despite the volatility, the UN peacekeeping mission…
- International Day of UN Peacekeepers
International Day of UN Peacekeepers 2008: 60th anniversary of UN Peacekeeping
UN peacekeeping has been developed to help countries torn by conflict create conditions for lasting peace since the first mission was established in May 1948. There have been a total of 63 UN peacekeeping operations…
Peter Due, Special Representative and Head of the UN Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK). Photo: UN
- Elections
- UNMIK
Kosovo mission head warns ‘mistrust’ threatens post-election stability
Despite successful legislative elections in Kosovo late last year, a “delicate equilibrium” persists as deep divisions remain over the future of the United Nations presence in the region. Peter Due, Special Representative and…