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2025

  • 9 Feb 2025

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    On February 6 in Aden, the Office of the UN Special Envoy for Yemen (OSESGY) convened a meeting with 18 Yemeni...

  • 9 Feb 2025

    The Office of the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Yemen (OSESGY) concluded on 19 December 2024 another round of political dialogues in Amman, Jordan, as part of its ongoing efforts to foster an inclusive and sustainable peace process for Yemen. These dialogues - held from 24 October to 19 December 2024 -  engaged representatives from key Yemeni political parties and entities, ensuring the representation of women, including...

  • 9 Feb 2025

    Assalamu Alaikum

    Distinguished members of the Advisory Committee,

    I would like to warmly welcome you to...

  • 9 Feb 2025

    TRIPOLI – The Advisory Committee (AC) launched its work today with an inaugural meeting at the Headquarters of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) in Tripoli. Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-...

  • 8 Feb 2025

    During the turbulent early years of Timor-Leste’s independence, the UN was a constant presence, helping to maintain peace and stability. Twenty-four years on, the country has made the successful transition from a host nation for UN peacekeeping operations, to one that contributes to supporting missions elsewhere.

  • 8 Feb 2025

    In a significant move towards eliminating Syria’s chemical weapons programme, the head of the UN-backed international watchdog dedicated to ending the scourge has been visiting Damascus, together with a high-level delegation.

  • 7 Feb 2025
    A brief roundup of United Nations-related political and peacebuilding events and developments globally.

    USG DiCarlo to travel to Cyprus, Greece and Türkiye

    Under-Secretary-General (USG) Rosemary DiCarlo will travel to Cyprus over the weekend. On 10 February, she will meet with the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot leaders, Nikos Christodoulides and Ersin Tatar, respectively, to discuss the way forward on the Cyprus issue, including in preparation of an informal meeting in a broader format. In addition, USG DiCarlo will be focusing on the work of the Secretary-General’s good offices mission and meeting with representatives of civil society, including youth and women’s groups. Following her visit to Cyprus, she will hold meetings in Athens, Greece on, 12 February and Ankara, Türkiye, on 13 February on the Cyprus issue, as well as other key regional and global developments.

    International community must push for permanent ceasefire in Gaza, says Secretary-General

    On 5 February, Secretary-General António Guterres attended the opening session of the 2025 Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People. He said the international community should push for a permanent ceasefire and work towards the reconstruction of Gaza. "In the search for solutions, it is crucial to stay true to the bedrock of international law," he said, adding that a viable, sovereign Palestinian State living side by side in peace and security with Israel is “the only sustainable solution for Middle East stability”.

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    ECCAS holds Summit of Heads of State on humanitarian situation in Central Africa

    On 7 February, an extraordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) on the humanitarian situation in Central Africa was held in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea. The summit is being held at a time when several humanitarian crises are unfolding across the sub-region. Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) and Head of the UN Office for Central Africa (UNOCA) Abdou Abarry delivered remarks at the opening ceremony. He called for an urgent and collective response to the multiple challenges facing the sub-region.

    UNSMIL establishes Advisory Committee to advance Libya’s electoral process

    On 4 February, the UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) announced the establishment of an Advisory Committee as part of its multi-track political initiative. The role of the Advisory Committee will be to develop technically sound and politically viable proposals for resolving outstanding contentious issues to enable the holding of elections, building on existing Libyan framework and laws. The Advisory Committee is not a decision-making body or a dialogue forum. Its proposals will be submitted to UNSMIL for consideration in the next phase of its political process. 

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    SRSG Al Hassan meets with VP for Strategic Affairs of Iran

    On 6 February, SRSG and Head of the UN Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) Mohamed Al Hassan met in Baghdad with the Vice President for Strategic Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Mohammad Javad Zarif. They discussed regional developments as well as cooperation between the UN and Iran.

    SRSG Al Hassan visits Kurdistan Region of Iraq

    From 3-5 February, SRSG Al Hassan visited the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. He met with senior officials of the Kurdistan Regional Government and toured historical and cultural sites. In separate meetings in Erbil with the president, prime minister, deputy prime minister and minister of interior, the SRSG discussed the situation in the region and Iraq and matters of mutual interest. In Sulaymaniah, the SRSG met with the First Lady of the Republic of Iraq, Shanaz Ibrahim Ahmad. They discussed cooperation between Iraq and the United Nations regarding the protection and restoration of antiquities, as well as the preservation of national heritage, given the expertise of specialized UN agencies in this field. 

    UNAMI delegation meets with Rudaw Media Network

    On 4 February, SRSG Al Hassan visited the headquarters of Rudaw Media Network in Erbil. During his meeting with the network’s CEO Ako Mohammed, the SRSG stressed the importance of press freedom, as well as increased joint cooperation between the UN and the media in general, and Rudaw in particular, in a manner that contributes to further advancement in Iraq, including in the Kurdistan region. After the meeting, the Special Representative toured the network’s newsroom and studios, and praised the network’s high professionalism, wishing them further progress. 

    Creating a peaceful future for children in El Estrecho

    On 4 February, the UN Verification Mission in Colombia attended the launch ceremony of the Atrapasueños project in the Territorial Area for Training and Reintegration (TATR) of El Estrecho, Cauca. This initiative, promoted by the Colombian Institute of Family Care and the Ministry of Interior, aims to strengthen community living and foster the comprehensive development of children and adolescents. The project will provide safe spaces and learning opportunities for approximately 130 beneficiaries, including those from the TATR and nearby villages. With the support of state institutions and the backing of the international community, this project marks a significant step toward creating a future with increased opportunities, inclusion, and reconciliation for children and their families.

    Next Week

    On 10 February, the Security Council will hold an open briefing on threats to international peace and security by terrorist acts. On 12 February, it will be briefed by Special Envoy Geir Pedersen on Syria. On 13 February, it will be briefed by Special Envoy Hans Grundberg on Yemen.

  • 7 Feb 2025

    UN human rights chief Volker Türk on Friday expressed profound concerns at the ongoing violent escalation in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) caused by the ongoing Rwanda-backed M23 offensive. “If nothing is done, the worst may be yet to come, for the people of the eastern DRC, but also beyond the country’s borders,” he told a Special Session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva.

  • 7 Feb 2025

    The civilian death toll in Sudan has surged dramatically, with at least 275 people killed between 31 January and 5 February, the UN human rights office, OHCHR, reported on Friday.

  • 7 Feb 2025

    UN peacekeeping must be fit for purpose as the nature of conflict evolves in the 21st century along with new weapons technology, more than 60 nations heard this week at a global forum on the future of peace operations, taking place in Indonesia.

  • 6 Feb 2025

    Now is the time to end the crisis in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the UN Secretary-General said on Thursday in a briefing to journalists in New York. 

  • 6 Feb 2025

    More than 12,000 critically ill and injured patients, including at least 5,000 children, urgently need to be evacuated from Gaza, amid the crumbling health system, the UN World Health Organization (WHO)’s top official in the region said on Thursday.

  • 6 Feb 2025

    The humanitarian community’s plan to flood Gaza with lifesaving aid passed an important milestone on Thursday with the news that more than 10,000 relief lorries have entered the enclave since the ceasefire began on 19 January.

  • 5 Feb 2025

    Rwanda-backed M23 rebels continued to consolidate their hold over North Kivu in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) on Wednesday, despite declaring a ceasefire two days earlier and pledging not to continue south, according to the UN’s Deputy Special Representative for Protection and Operations in the country.

  • 5 Feb 2025

    UN Secretary-General António Guterres urged the international community to continue pushing for a full ceasefire and the release of all hostages in Gaza, and “to avoid any form of ethnic cleansing” in the enclave, in a speech in New York on Wednesday. 

  • 5 Feb 2025

    As South Sudan enters a so-called “extended transitional period” this month, the UN’s top envoy to the country has warned that the clock is ticking to accomplish the commitments under a key 2018 peace accord, ahead of a new deadline set for February 2027.

  • 4 Feb 2025

    To better prevent and address increasing geopolitical polarization and multi-layered conflicts, the Secretary-General stresses the need for national and cross-border peacebuilding strategies, coupled with increased financing for peace.

    The Secretary-General’s latest report on peacebuilding and sustaining peace outlines the measures to be taken to support peacebuilding efforts against the current global surge in conflict, geopolitical polarization and militarization.

    With two billion people living in places affected by conflict, the report calls for reinforced investment in fostering a culture of peace, with peacebuilding programmes at both national and international level, in line with the Secretary-General’s policy brief A New Agenda for Peace.

    National and cross-border strategies

    “National prevention strategies could help rally different national stakeholders — governments as well as civil society — around common priorities,” explained Assistant Secretary-General for Peacebuilding Support Elizabeth Spehar. “This would help promote social cohesion and strengthen national infrastructures for peace,” she added.

    Alongside national frameworks, the report stresses the need for strategies with cross-border dimensions to address threats going beyond state borders. This is increasingly the case, for instance, for climate-related risks.

    “National-level action alone is often insufficient to address the drivers of conflict and violence. We need regional frameworks and organizations that promote trust-building, transparency and détente,” the report reads.

    “To be successful, these strategies should be genuinely inclusive and empower marginalized groups, youth and forcibly displaced people,” the report adds, stressing the importance of engaging civil society and boost women’s participation in peace and political processes.

    Investing in peacebuilding

    To be effective, peacebuilding strategies also require appropriate resources. “Funding peacebuilding is what translates commitment and strategies into impact on the ground,” ASG Spehar said.

    Yet, investments remain scarce. Underfunding also affects UN tools for peacebuilding support. For instance, in recent years, voluntary contributions to the Secretary-General’s Peacebuilding Fund (PBF) have been declining.

    The Fund is the leading instrument to invest in prevention and peacebuilding projects across the UN system and in partnership with national and regional authorities, civil society and multilateral banks. One of its initiatives, the Women for Water and Peace (W4WP) project, recently trained 200 young women and 45 women leaders to manage water kiosks equipped with solar powered purification systems in Freetown.

    Overall, as highlighted in the PBF annual report published in March last year, the Fund continues to receive more demand than it can support.

    In recent years, UN mission drawdowns have also affected the UN capacity and funding for peacebuilding, while budget constraints have impacted the deployment of Peace and Development Advisors in UN Country Teams.

    According to the report, increased investments as well as partnerships with International Financial Institutions (IFIs), Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) and the private sector could help address the financing gap and allow the UN to carry on supporting Member States at their request.

    Strengthening capacity

    To better measure the impact of peacebuilding efforts, the report also stresses the need for impartial and credible data sources, calling on Member States to strengthen the capacity of the Peacebuilding Impact Hub, a platform bringing together UN entities, governments, civil society, and other actors.

    The Hub gathers data and evidence on peacebuilding and can support national efforts through operational, political, and strategic insights.

    In the report, the Secretary-General also calls for more resources to support the work of the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC), the entity supporting Member States’ prevention and peacebuilding strategies, and suggests increasing its advisory role to the Security Council.

    “The United Nations, with its unique tools, expertise and networks can play a pivotal role in supporting prevention and peacebuilding efforts globally,” Spehar said. “Amidst increasing polarization, strengthening those tools is critical to achieving this mission.”

     

     

  • 4 Feb 2025

    TRIPOLI – The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) is pleased to announce the establishment of the Advisory Committee, as part of its multi-track political initiative announced to the Security Council on 16...

  • 4 Feb 2025

    The UN’s top humanitarian official in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on Tuesday called for Goma airport to be urgently reopened, warning its continued closure is paralyzing relief operations.

  • 4 Feb 2025

    The United Nations on Tuesday condemned a deadly car bomb attack in the Syrian city of Manbij that killed 20 people, mostly women, and left many others critically injured.

  • 4 Feb 2025

    Gang violence in Haiti continues to have a devastating impact on the population, according to a new report from the UN office in the country (BINUH) on human rights violations recorded during the last quarter of 2024.

  • 4 Feb 2025

    Regional conflicts, murderous militias, the exploitation of natural resources, innocent civilians forced to flee their homes; these recent developments in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are just the latest in the central African nation’s troubled history.

  • 4 Feb 2025

    Some 30,000 residents from Jenin refugee camp in the occupied West Bank have fled their homes after large swathes of it were destroyed in a series of controlled detonations by the Israeli security forces (ISF), the UN agency for Palestine refugees (UNRWA) said on Tuesday.

  • 4 Feb 2025

    Some 30,000 residents from Jenin refugee camp in the occupied West Bank have fled their homes after large swathes of it were destroyed in a series of controlled detonations by the Israeli security forces (ISF), the UN agency for Palestine refugees (UNRWA) said on Tuesday.

  • 4 Feb 2025

    The UN Humanitarian Coordinator in Sudan has again urged warring parties to stop targeting civilians. 

  • 3 Feb 2025

    Today, United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert began a visit to Tehran, where she is set to meet with senior Iranian officials. The trip is part of the...

  • 3 Feb 2025

    The Office of the United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon (UNSCOL) took part in the 19th edition of “Écrans du reel” documentary festival in Beirut, hosted by Metropolis Association, with the screening of “...

  • 3 Feb 2025

    The UN Special Envoy for Syria said on Monday that Syrians across the political spectrum share a deep conviction that the country’s political transition must succeed.

  • 3 Feb 2025

    Escalating hostilities in the occupied West Bank are putting the fragile ceasefire in Gaza at risk, the UN agency that assists Palestine refugees, UNRWA, warned in a statement on Monday. 

  • 3 Feb 2025

    Two people who have fought on opposing sides of the decades-old conflict between Palestinians and Israel have come to together through “grieving and crying” to discuss how Israeli Jews and Palestinians can live side by side in peace.

  • 3 Feb 2025

    The UN Secretary-General expressed deep alarm on Monday over reports of summary executions of civilians in the Sudanese city of Khartoum North, allegedly carried out by fighters and militias allied with the forces of the military Government. 

  • 3 Feb 2025

    The worsening security situation in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has forced many mpox patients to flee treatment centres, increasing the risk of transmission, the UN health agency (WHO) warned on Monday.

  • 2 Feb 2025

    The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has expressed deep alarm over relentless attacks on populated areas in Ukraine and their devastating impact on children.

  • 1 Feb 2025

    As part of the implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolution 2349 (2017) on the Lake Chad Basin crisis, the...

  • 31 янв 2025

    A brief roundup of United Nations-related political and peacebuilding events and developments globally.

    USG DiCarlo heads UN delegation to commemoration of 80th anniversary of liberation of Auschwitz

    On 27 January, Under-Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo headed the UN delegation to the commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz Nazi concentration camp during the Second World War. Holocaust survivors, world leaders, and other dignitaries participated in the event at the Auschwitz-Birkenau memorial site in Oswiecim, Poland.

    Security Council "looks forward to the outcome of the 2025 review of the UN Peacebuilding Architecture"

    On 27 January, the Security Council unanimously adopted a presidential statement noting with appreciation the release of the Secretary-General’s report on Peacebuilding and Sustaining Peace. The Council also took note of the inputs for the 2025 review of the UN Peacebuilding Architecture by the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC). It also acknowledged submission of a letter dated 21 November 2024 by the Group of Independent Eminent Persons and the inputs from thematic and regional consultations. The Statement also noted that the Council looked forward to the outcome of the 2025 review. It said that the review offers an opportunity to reflect on two decades of peacebuilding efforts and assess the effectiveness of the current architecture. Its outcome will shape the future direction of the UN's peacebuilding initiatives, reinforcing its commitment to preventing conflict and sustaining peace worldwide.

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    Peacebuilding Commission opens 2025 session with new leadership

    The Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) convened on 30 January and elected new officers for its 19th session. Germany was elected as the new Chair, taking over from Brazil, which remains as Vice-Chair. Japan, Poland, and Morocco were also elected as Vice-Chairs, doubling the number of Vice-Chairs from two to four in the 19th Session. The Commission also re-elected Morocco, Brazil, and Sweden as the Chairs of the Country-Specific Configurations on the Central African Republic, Guinea-Bissau, and Liberia, respectively. In his opening remarks, the Secretary-General, António Guterres, saluted the Commission for its advisory role to the Security Council, including in the context of UN Mission Transitions, and called for a strengthening of the PBC through this year’s Review of the Peacebuilding Architecture and for a “quantum leap” of USD 500 million per year in financing for the Peacebuilding Fund (PBF).

    UNOWAS and UNOCA hold joint high-level mission to Nigeria

    From 27 to 31 January, as part of the implementation of Security Council resolution 2349 (2017) on the Lake Chad Basin crisis, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) and Head of the UN Office for West Africa and the Sahel, Leonardo Santos Simão, and SRSG and Head of the UN Regional Office for Central Africa Abdou Abarry visited Nigeria. The two officials visited Bama Borno State, where they met with local authorities and populations displaced by the violence in north-east Nigeria. They also participated in the fifth Lake Chad Basin Governors' Forum on Stabilization, Peacebuilding and Sustainable Development, held in Maiduguri, Borno State and renewed the commitment of the United Nations to support efforts for stabilization, peacebuilding and sustainable development in the Lake Chad Basin region.

    SRSG Al Hassan meets with Iraqi Private Banks League

    On 29 January, SRSG and Head of the UN Assistance Mission in Iraq (UNAMI) Mohamed Al Hassan visited the Iraqi Private Banks League in Baghdad. He met with the League’s president and several heads and representatives of private banks operating in Iraq, who briefed him on achievements in the banking sector, as well as the challenges and obstacles they face and the international support required for their operations. Al Hassan stressed the importance of the banking sector in strengthening and diversifying the economy, emphasizing the need to uphold transparency and adhere to international standards.  

    Deputy SRSG Cordone meets with Independent High Electoral Commission Chairman

    On 29 January, the Deputy SRSG for Iraq for Political Affairs and Electoral Assistance, Claudio Cordone, met with the Chairman of the Independent High Electoral Commission (IHEC), Judge Omar Mohammed, and board members to discuss planning for the 2025 Council of Representatives elections, including work on the Kirkuk voters’ register. 

    RC Isaczai visits Basmayah Model Police Station

    On 29 January, UN Resident Coordinator Ghulam Isaczai visited the Basmayah Model Police Station to observe the progress of Iraq’s Model Police Stations initiative. Supported by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the initiative is driving Iraq’s security transition from militarized to people-centered policing. By fostering trust, enhancing safety, and expanding access to justice—particularly for women and girls—these stations are playing a crucial role in community-oriented law enforcement.

    UN Mission and Inga authorities discuss peace and reconciliation in Putumayo

    On 28 January, the UN Verification Mission in Colombia visited the authorities of the Inga Indigenous people in Puerto Guzmán, department of Putumayo, to follow up on the processes of the Special Indigenous Jurisdiction as part of the Mission's mandate to verify the implementation of the Ethnic Chapter of the Peace Agreement. During the meeting, the Indigenous authorities shared their perspectives on achievements and challenges in the implementation of the Peace Agreement, highlighting key issues such as Comprehensive Rural Reform, collective reparation, land restitution and reconciliation. They also expressed their expectations about the role of these areas in the construction of peace in their territories.

    Sweden and the UN Mission strengthen commitment to women's rights in Quibdó

    On 29 January, SRSG and Head of the UN Verification Mission in Colombia Carlos Ruiz Massieu, together with the Swedish Foreign Minister, the Swedish Ambassador to Colombia, UN Women Colombia, representatives of the Vice-Ministry of Women and the Colombian Foreign Ministry, held a dialogue in Quibdó, capital of the department of Chocó. They met with ethnic authorities, victims and women's organisations. Participants discussed peacebuilding, the role of women in promoting culture, development, territorial transformations, and the defence of human rights and reconciliation in the territory. During the meeting, the SRSG highlighted the Mission's commitment to continue supporting the inclusion of women's voices in dialogue efforts and the implementation of the Peace Agreement with the necessary security guarantees.

    Next Week

    China will commence its Presidency of the Security Council for February.

  • 31 янв 2025

    The largest UN agency in the Occupied Palestinian Territories, UNRWA, said on Friday that its staff are still providing aid to the people of Gaza and the West Bank including East Jerusalem who depend on them “for their sheer survival”, a day after the Israeli parliament ban on its activities entered into force.

  • 31 янв 2025

    The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, has voiced deep alarm over reports of summary executions of civilians allegedly carried out by fighters and militias allied with the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) in the city of Khartoum North, calling for an immediate halt to the killings.   

  • 31 янв 2025

    The head of UN Peace Operations has underscored the need for continued diplomatic efforts to end the crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and avert the potential for wider conflict. 

  • 30 янв 2025
  • 30 янв 2025

    After days of intense fighting, the humanitarian situation in Goma, capital of the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), has reached alarming levels – with humanitarian needs now massive and response capacities severely strained. 

  • 30 янв 2025

    Humanitarians warned on Thursday that Syria continues to face major security and aid challenges in the northeast and beyond, in the uncertain aftermath of the overthrow of the Assad regime.

  • 30 янв 2025

    The UN Secretary-General on Thursday said Myanmar’s military must relinquish power to allow a return to civilian rule through an inclusive democratic transition, as the country marks four years since the junta seized power.

  • 29 янв 2025

    As UN agencies reported “relative calm” on Wednesday in the city of Goma in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), humanitarians warned that the chaos caused by advancing M23 rebel forces could fuel a region-wide health emergency.

  • 29 янв 2025

    Four years after the military coup which plunged Myanmar into turmoil, the country is facing an unprecedented “polycrisis,” marked by economic collapse, intensifying conflict, complex climate hazards and deepening poverty, according to a new report by the UN Development Programme (UNDP).

  • 29 янв 2025

    Israeli legislation banning the UN agency for Palestine refugees, UNRWA, is due to enter into force in the coming hours, bringing fundamental changes to its operations in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, according to the agency and Palestinians they serve in Gaza who spoke with UN News on Wednesday.

  • 29 янв 2025

    As more than 423,000 displaced Palestinians return to their homes in northern Gaza following the opening of key roads, UN agencies are scaling up humanitarian aid and addressing the growing risks posed by unexploded ordnance such as landmines (UXO). 

  • 28 янв 2025

    The implementation of new Israeli laws banning the UN Palestine refugee agency, UNRWA – set to take effect on Thursday – will heighten instability and deepen despair in the occupied Palestinian territory, the Security Council has heard.

  • 28 янв 2025

    The Security Council met for the second time in three days on Tuesday over the escalating crisis in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, with UN agencies and partners on the ground reporting chaos in the streets of the regional capital Goma amid rising death and displacement as the M23 armed group takes over towns and villages. App users can follow our live coverage as it happened, here.

  • 28 янв 2025

    The Security Council met for the second time in three days on Tuesday over the escalating crisis in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, with UN agencies and partners on the ground reporting chaos in the streets of the regional capital Goma amid rising death and displacement as the M23 armed group takes over towns and villages. App users can follow our live coverage here.

  • 28 янв 2025

    The latest reports from Goma in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) from UN teams on the ground indicate a fast-deteriorating situation on Tuesday amid an ongoing assault by M23 rebels on the provincial capital.