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Assistant Secretary-General for Africa Martha Pobee briefs the Security Council.
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ASG Pobee warns of increasing restrictions on civil and political rights in Central Africa

Assistant Secretary-General Martha Pobee's Remarks to the Security Council on the situation in Central Africa and the activities of UNOCA New York, 9 June 2026 Here is the corrected text with the awkward line breaks fixed, the random "As delivered" lines and page numbers completely removed, and the overall spacing streamlined for a clean, professional layout. Madam President, Excellencies, Distinguished members of the Security Council, It is an…

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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 plays a central role in United Nations efforts to prevent and resolve conflict around the world.
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Middle East LIVE: Diplomacy in focus as escalation ‘reverberates across borders and continents’, warns UN chief

Middle East LIVE: Diplomacy in focus as escalation ‘reverberates across borders and continents’, warns UN chief

Nearly four months after the latest Middle East crisis erupted and despite a fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran, tensions continue to reverberate across the region and beyond. The UN Security Council held a high-level debate on advancing political solutions in the Middle East on Wednesday, amid continuing conflicts, humanitarian emergencies and concerns over regional stability. Follow live in-depth meetings coverage 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.