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Today's top news: Ukraine, Yemen, Libya, Central Africa, Cyprus, Haiti

Ukraine On 9 November, Kayoko Gotoh, Director of the Europe and Central Asia Division of DPPA and DPO, briefed the Security Council on the deteriorating situation in Ukraine, warning of rising civilian casualties and intensified attacks on critical energy infrastructure ahead of winter. She also expressed concern over attacks affecting civilian shipping in the Black Sea and their implications for global food security. Gotoh highlighted a recent…

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DPPA is mandated to advance United Nations efforts to prevent conflict and build sustainable peace worldwide.

 

The United Nations Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs (DPPA) leads United Nations efforts in preventive diplomacy, mediation, conflict prevention and peacebuilding. DPPA supports peace initiatives led by the Secretary-General, oversees mediation, political transition and peacebuilding processes, and assists Member States with electoral processes. It also supports special political missions, provides early warning and political analysis, and works with regional partners to address political crises and sustain peace.

Rosemary A. DiCarlo, Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs, briefs the Security Council on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question.
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DPPA plays a central role in United Nations efforts to prevent and resolve conflict around the world.

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Security Council LIVE: South Sudan’s first elections loom amid rising violence

Security Council LIVE: South Sudan’s first elections loom amid rising violence

With South Sudan just six weeks away from its first national elections since independence, the Security Council meets in New York Tuesday amid deepening political uncertainty and worsening violence. Ambassadors are expected to press for an inclusive process and credible polls, while civilians bear the brunt of fighting, hunger and displacement.

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Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs

DPPA is at the heart of United Nations efforts to prevent and resolve conflict, advance diplomacy and mediation, and build sustainable peace around the world.