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Today's top news: Yemen, Libya, Central Africa, Afghanistan

Yemen We once again reiterate our strong condemnation of the continued Houthi cross-border attacks against Saudi Arabia, including their recent attacks against the Abha International Airport and King Khalid International Airport in the capital Riyadh. Those attacks reportedly killed three people and injured several others. We remain deeply concerned about the ongoing military escalation in and around Yemen, with intense fighting across multiple…

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DPPA is mandated to advance UN efforts in conflict prevention and peacebuilding globally.

The United Nations Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs (DPPA) leads the UN’s efforts in preventive diplomacy, mediation, conflict prevention, and peacebuilding. DPPA supports the Secretary-General’s peace initiatives, 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 is at the heart of the UN mission to prevent and resolve violent conflict and build lasting peace around the world.