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Ramiz Alakbarov (on screens), Deputy Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, United Nations Resident and Humanitarian, briefs the Security Council meeting on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question.
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West Bank crisis 'deteriorating', UN Middle East official says

On 28 July, the Security Council held its quarterly debate on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question, with briefings expected by Deputy Special Coordinator and Resident Coordinator at the Office of the UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process Ramiz Alakbarov and High Representative of the Board of Peace to Gaza Nickolay Mladenov. “The situation in the West Bank is rapidly deteriorating,” said Ramiz…

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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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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.