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Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs
ASG Khiari briefs the Security Council.
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At Security Council, ASG Khiari highlights UN–EU cooperation across peace and security

Assistant Secretary-General for the Middle East, Europe, the Americas, Asia and the Pacific Khaled Khiari Remarks to the Security Council on Cooperation with Regional and Subregional Organization (European Union) New York, 13 April 2026 Mr. President, Thank you for the invitation to brief the Council on UN-EU cooperation. I am honored to brief the Council alongside Her Excellency, Ms. Kaja Kallas, the High Representative of the European Union for…

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 plays a central role in United Nations efforts to prevent and resolve conflict around the world.
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Updates from UN special political missions supporting conflict prevention, mediation, peacebuilding and political processes worldwide.

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MIDDLE EAST LIVE 17 April: Israel-Lebanon ceasefire begins

MIDDLE EAST LIVE 17 April: Israel-Lebanon ceasefire begins

A 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon came into effect at midnight in Beirut, offering a pause in hostilities after weeks of fighting. The UN Secretary-General has welcomed the agreement and urged all parties to respect it, expressing hope it could open the way for further negotiations. Stay with us for live updates on developments on the ground and diplomatic efforts. App users can follow coverage here.

Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs

DPPA is at the heart of the UN mission to prevent and resolve violent conflict and build lasting peace around the world.