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This Week in DPPA: 16 - 22 May 2026

A brief roundup of United Nations political and peacebuilding events and developments globally. Deputy Special Coordinator Alakbarov stresses Gaza recovery must advance underlying political objectives with a restored political process On 21 May, Ramiz Alakbarov, Deputy Special Coordinator of the Secretary-General for the Middle East Peace Process, briefed the Security Council on the situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, warning that…

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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Security Council LIVE: Human cost of Ukraine war, a pattern that ‘defies’ international law, says senior UN aid official

Security Council LIVE: Human cost of Ukraine war, a pattern that ‘defies’ international law, says senior UN aid official

The Security Council is meeting at the request of Russia which on Friday accused Ukraine of targeting a student dormitory overnight in the occupied Luhansk region, reportedly killing six people – including children – and injuring dozens. Kyiv has denied targeting the civilian building, saying it had struck a Russian military drone command headquarters, according to news reports. Follow live coverage below and for full meetings coverage of the council, click here.

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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.