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2025

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

    USG DiCarlo visits Bosnia and Herzegovina to mark 30th anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide

    Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Rosemary DiCarlo visited Bosnia and Herzegovina for the commemoration of the 30th anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide. She met with Member of the Presidency Željko Komšić, Foreign Minister Dino Konaković, and Chair of the Council of Ministers Borjana Krišto to reaffirm UN support for peacebuilding, dialogue, and inclusion in the Western Balkans. She also visited the War Childhood Museum and engaged with civil society representatives working to bridge divides and empower women and youth. At the commemoration in Srebrenica held in Potočari on 11 July, she paid tribute to the victims and urged leaders to engage with the past through dialogue and responsibility — to help lay the foundation for a peaceful, inclusive future.

    Read her full remarks

    Special Envoy Grundberg warns Security Council of escalation risks in Yemen and Red Sea

    Briefing the Security Council on 9 July, Special Envoy of the Secretary-General Hans Grundberg expressed grave concern over recent attacks by Ansar Allah on two commercial ships in the Red Sea, which resulted in civilian casualties and raised environmental risks. He stressed that freedom of navigation must be protected and civilian infrastructure spared. Warning against Yemen’s deeper entanglement in regional crises, Grundberg called for the immediate and unconditional release of all arbitrarily detained personnel from the UN, NGOs, civil society, and diplomatic missions in the country.

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    Top donors gather in Berlin for 2025 Peacebuilding Fund Strategic Dialogue

    On 9–10 July, the Secretary-General’s Peacebuilding Fund (PBF) held its voluntary contributor Strategic Dialogue in Berlin, hosted by the German Federal Foreign Office. The PBF’s top 13 donors participated in the annual dialogue to discuss peacebuilding priorities, financing, and preparations for the fund's next Strategy (2027–2030). Assistant Secretary-General (ASG) Elizabeth Spehar opened the Dialogue with reflections on today’s growing peacebuilding demands, emphasizing growing demands and the need for sustainable funding. A panel featuring Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) and head of MONUSCO in the Democratic Republic of the Congo Bintou Keita, UN Resident Coordinator for Guatemala José Miguel Barreto, and Deputy SRSG Mohamed Ag Ayoya of MINUSCA in the Central African Republic highlighted innovations and impact at the country level. Discussions also explored lessons from localization, strategic partnerships and peace finance, contributing to the 2025 Peacebuilding Architecture Review. Donors reaffirmed their commitment to a more responsive and effective UN peacebuilding system.

    Peacebuilding Commission explores the role of local private sector in sustaining peace

    On 9 July, the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) held an expert-level meeting to explore how the local private sector as peace agents in peacebuilding. Representatives from the African Development Bank, the Somali Development Bank, Investisseurs et Partenaires, and Shurako Capital shared their insights with the PBC on how local private investments can support peacebuilding initiatives. They emphasized that their investments address critical gaps left as a result of diminishing Official Development Assistance (ODA), as they often operate where government services are limited. By creating employment opportunities, promoting economic development, increasing tax revenues, and discouraging a return to conflict, local private investments play a vital role in peacebuilding due to their resilience. 

    Civil society–UN dialogue platform prepares for annual meeting

    On 11 July, DPPA's Peacebuilding Support Office (PBSO) and the CMI–Martti Ahtisaari Peace Foundation briefed PBC members on the Civil Society Organization–UN Dialogue and its role in connecting Member States and civil society on peacebuilding issues. The meeting also outlined plans for the next annual Dialogue, scheduled for December, and gathered Member State expectations for the event. Launched in 2023 by PBSO with civil society and UN partners, the Dialogue on Peacebuilding Initiative offers a platform—especially for Global South actors—to shape peacebuilding policies and enhance civil society engagement in line with the UN’s commitments under the Pact for the Future.

    Special Coordinator Hennis-Plasschaert meets Lebanese officials in Beirut

    Special Coordinator of the Secretary-General for Lebanon Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert met with Lebanese officials, including Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, this week in Beirut. Discussions focused on the importance of advancing the implementation of Security Council resolution 1701 and making progress on critical reforms to put Lebanon back on a path to recovery.

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    DSRSG Koury meets with Bani Walid leaders, urges inclusive political process

    On 13 July, DSRSG for Political Affairs in Libya Stephanie Koury met with municipal officials, civil society, and tribal leaders in Bani Walid. Participants voiced frustration over stalled national reconciliation, the status quo, and UNSMIL’s pace in advancing the political process. Koury emphasized that “only a genuine, inclusive and comprehensive process can address these longstanding challenges,” pledging UNSMIL’s readiness to identify spoilers and support national reconciliation. At the University of Bani Walid, discussions focused on the Advisory Committee’s options to resolve Libya’s political impasse. Participants were encouraged to complete the online poll to ensure their voices inform Libya’s political roadmap.

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    UNAMA hosts Working Group meetings in Doha to advance international engagement on Afghanistan

    The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) convened meetings of the Working Groups on counter-narcotics and the private sector in Doha on 30 June and 1 July. The discussions brought together representatives from 26 Member States and international organizations, Afghanistan’s de facto authorities, the United Nations, and 10 subject matter experts. Participants emphasized the need for greater international engagement, particularly to address the needs of women and girls and ensure their participation in Afghan society. Discussions also focused on creating viable economic opportunities to reduce reliance on illicit narcotics production and foster long-term stability.

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    SRSG Al Hassan engages national and regional leaders on elections, development, and social cohesion

    From 5 to 9 July, SRSG Mohamed Al Hassan held a series of meetings across Iraq to advance dialogue on national priorities and inclusive development. In Karbala, he met with Governor Nsayif Jassim Al-Khatabi and His Eminence Sheikh Abdul-Mahdi Al-Karbalai, recognizing the historical role of the religious authority in promoting peace and social cohesion, and commending ongoing community development initiatives in education, health, and social services. In a press conference, he reaffirmed UN support for progress in the governorate and across Iraq. In Baghdad, the SRSG met with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein to discuss preparations for the upcoming parliamentary elections and regional issues. He also met with Head of the Supreme Judicial Council Judge Faiq Zaidan to explore ways to enhance judicial cooperation.

    In meetings with Head of Al-Nasr Coalition Haider Al-Abadi and Head of Iraqi Turkmen Front Mehmet Seman Ağa, he discussed electoral preparations and emphasized the importance of diversity, unity, and constitutional solutions—especially in Kirkuk. In Erbil, the SRSG met with Rêber Ahmed, Minister of Interior of the Kurdistan Region, to review cooperation on internally displaced persons and refugees, and reaffirm the UN’s continued partnership on humanitarian priorities.

    UN and Iraqi leaders advance cooperation on climate and peacebuilding

    In Baghdad, UN Resident Coordinator Ghulam Isaczai joined key Iraqi officials in two high-level meetings this week to strengthen collaboration on climate action and peacebuilding. On 7 July, he co-chaired the Environment and Climate Change Policy Advisory Group with Environment Minister Dr. Hallo Al-Askari, focusing on Iraq’s preparations for COP30 and efforts to rehabilitate the Tanjero River in Sulaymaniyah. On 9 July, he convened the inaugural Steering Committee meeting for a UN Peacebuilding Fund-supported project in Sinjar, alongside Prime Minister’s Advisor Dr. Zidan Khalaf and Deputy Planning Minister Dr. Maher Johan. The Committee endorsed the project’s workplan and terms of reference.

    UNAMI, IHEC discuss preparations for November parliamentary elections

    On 7 July in Baghdad, UNAMI hosted Iraq’s Independent High Electoral Commission (IHEC) to review preparations for the 11 November Council of Representatives elections. SRSG Mohamed Al Hassan underscored the importance of an Iraqi-led process that is free, fair, and transparent. He emphasized IHEC’s independence, public trust, and the elections’ role in strengthening democratic institutions. He also called on political parties to uphold a code of conduct, reject misuse of money in politics, and ensure inclusive participation, particularly by women and minorities.

    UNRCCA and UNOCT brief Member States on counter-terrorism early warning network

    On 8 July, UNRCCA and UNOCT co-hosted a high-level briefing at UN Headquarters on the Counter-Terrorism Early Warning Network for Central Asia. The meeting highlighted the initiative’s scope, progress, and strategic relevance, calling for greater political, technical, and financial support. SRSG Kaha Imnadze noted the intensifying regional challenges related to violent extremism. Two research papers—on online propaganda and Afghanistan’s impact on Central Asia—were presented. Member States voiced strong support, underlining the importance of information-sharing and capacity-building for regional security. 

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    New Zealand contributes to DPPA’s Multi-Year Appeal

    This week, we thank New Zealand for its generous contribution of $452,750 to DPPA's Multi-Year Appeal to support our conflict prevention and mediation work.

     

    Learn more about our Multi-Year Appeal

    Next Week

    On Friday, the Security Council will hear from SRSG Carlos Ruiz Massieu on Colombia. 

  • 11 июл 2025

    TRIPOLI – Thirty-four youth from across the south of Libya joined Deputy Special Representative for the Secretary General Stephanie Koury in an online youth consultation...

  • 11 июл 2025

    Remarks by Rosemary A. DiCarlo,

    United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs

    at the Srebrenica Genocide Commemoration

    Potočari, 11 July 2025

     

    Survivors, families of victims and distinguished guests,

    It is an honour to join you today, on behalf of the United Nations Secretary-General, in solemn remembrance of the victims of the genocide in Srebrenica.

    As we mark the United Nations International Day of Reflection and Commemoration of the 1995 Genocide in Srebrenica, we stand in grief with survivors and families. We pay tribute to their strength, dignity and enduring pursuit of justice.

    The genocide in Srebrenica remains one of the darkest chapters in Europe’s recent history – a stark reminder of the consequences of hatred, division and the failure to protect civilians.

    As the Secretary-General stated at the General Assembly commemoration on 8 July:  “We acknowledge hard truths. Thirty years ago, the United Nations and the world failed the people of Srebrenica. This collective failure was not an accident of history. It was the result of policies, propaganda and international indifference.”

    The pain of Srebrenica is still deeply felt. Recognition of the facts as established by courts of law, acknowledgment of victims’ suffering, and accountability for the crimes committed are essential for building mutual understanding, trust, and lasting peace – and for preventing future atrocity crimes.

    Denial of genocide and historical revisionism harm survivors and erode the foundations of peace and justice.

    As we commemorate the victims, we also acknowledge the suffering of all innocent civilians during the conflict in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

    Rebuilding trust is a long road – one that begins with remembrance.

    We urge all political leaders to seize this moment to address the legacy of the past with dialogue, responsibility and a commitment to fostering an environment of respect and inclusion, laying the foundations for a stable and democratic society for everyone in this beautiful country.

    The United Nations remains steadfast in its support for the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina in their efforts to build a peaceful, just and inclusive society.

    The legacy of Srebrenica must be a world that never again turns away in the face of atrocity.

    Thank you.

  • 11 июл 2025

    Following the deaths of several children in an Israeli strike on Palestinians waiting in line for nutritional supplements in central Gaza on Thursday, UN humanitarian officials have once again condemned the killings of people at aid distribution sites in the enclave.

  • 10 июл 2025

    The UN Special Envoy for Yemen, Hans Grundberg, is deeply concerned by the recent escalation by Ansar Allah in the Red Sea, including the attack that led to the...

  • 10 июл 2025

    BANI WALID – The municipal council, community leaders, elected officials, civil society representatives, including women and youth leaders, and...

  • 10 июл 2025

    Systematic rape and sexual violence are being used as weapons of war in Darfur, the International Criminal Court (ICC) warned on Thursday, as part of a widening investigation into what its Deputy Prosecutor said are escalating atrocities against civilians in the conflict-ridden region.

  • 10 июл 2025

    UN agencies on Thursday warned of devastating recent attacks across Ukraine due to Russian strikes, record civilian casualties recorded last month – and growing deprivation facing children under fire across the country.

  • 10 июл 2025

    The head of the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has voiced deep dismay over the “unconscionable” killing of children during an aid distribution in the central Gaza Strip on Thursday. 

  • 9 июл 2025

    TRIPOLI – Noting increased reports of continued military build-up in and around Tripoli, the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) strongly urges all parties to refrain from using force,...

  • 9 июл 2025

    UNHQ, New York 

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  • 9 июл 2025

    Yemen continues to face a dire humanitarian crisis, driven by acute hunger, economic collapse, and regional instability, senior UN officials told the Security Council on Wednesday.

  • 9 июл 2025

    At Hanna Honcharenko’s bakery in Dnipro, eastern Ukraine, the scent of freshly baked bread represents a slice of home for many. The business, born out of hardship, is proof that with trust and support it is possible start again following the loss brought on by war. 

  • 9 июл 2025

    As scores of people – including medical staff and their families – have reportedly been killed in the past week, UN health partners in Gaza continue to provide emergency care despite very limited resources.

  • 9 июл 2025

    With Libya once again teetering on the brink of violence, the United Nations has issued an urgent appeal for calm amid rising military tensions in and around the capital, Tripoli.

  • 8 июл 2025

    As relentless attacks continue to damage homes and communities across Ukraine, the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) has now helped repair over 40,000 war-damaged homes – marking a major step in helping displaced families return and recover. 

  • 8 июл 2025

    Bryony Taylor / UNSMIL

    BANI WALID – To hear women’s voices in the political process, Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary General for Political Affairs (DSRSG-P), Stephanie Koury, held a dedicated...

  • 7 июл 2025

    KABUL - Meetings of working groups on Afghanistan’s private sector and counternarcotics  convened by the United Nations Assistance Mission in...

  • 7 июл 2025

    UN humanitarians on Monday sounded the alarm over the worsening conditions in Sudan, as violence continues, and food and water remain at critically low levels. 

  • 7 июл 2025

    The UN General Assembly on Monday overwhelmingly adopted a resolution expressing deep concern over Afghanistan’s deteriorating humanitarian, economic and human rights conditions, urging the Taliban to reverse repressive policies and ensure inclusive governance.

  • 7 июл 2025

    KABUL - The UN General Assembly is scheduled to hold a plenary meeting on the situation in Afghanistan today 7 July, at 10:00 hours New York local time (18:30 hours Kabul local) and can be followed at...

  • 5 июл 2025

    The UN Secretary-General on Saturday strongly condemned Russia’s latest wave of drone and missile attacks in Ukraine – reportedly the largest in over three years of war – warning that the strikes again jeopardised nuclear safety at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP).

  • 5 июл 2025

    ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan

    As the international community...

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

    ASG Jenča warns of deepening crisis in Haiti, urges urgent international action to prevent collapse

    Briefing the Security Council on 2 July, Assistant Secretary-General (ASG) for Europe, Central Asia and the Americas Miroslav Jenča described the rapid erosion of state authority in Haiti, where brutal gang violence continues to affect nearly every aspect of public and private life. Without increased action by the international community, he warned, the total collapse of state presence in the capital could become a very real scenario. ASG Jenča reiterated the Secretary-General’s recommendation in February to establish a UN support office for the Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission, calling it a realistic step to meet Haiti’s immediate security needs.

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    ASG Khaled Khiari updates Security Council on Gaza crisis, urges ceasefire and respect for international law

    On 30 June, ASG for the Middle East, Asia and the Pacific Khaled Khiari briefed the Security Council on the worsening crisis in the Occupied Palestinian Territory. He described the level of suffering and brutality in Gaza as “unbearable” and called the continued collective punishment of the Palestinian people unjustifiable. ASG Khiari also voiced alarm over Israel’s ongoing settlement expansion in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, and the escalating violence in the area. He noted that military operations by Israeli forces in the northern West Bank have led to high civilian casualties, mass displacement, and the destruction of homes and critical civilian infrastructure, particularly in refugee camps.

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    ASG Pobee briefs Security Council on escalating crisis in Sudan

    Briefing the Security Council on 27 June, ASG for Africa Martha Pobee warned that the conflict in Sudan poses severe risks to civilians and regional stability. She cited indiscriminate aerial assaults, escalating violence in Darfur and the Kordofans, and attacks on hospitals and infrastructure. Expressing alarm over widespread sexual violence and a surge in arbitrary killings of civilians, she called for a time-bound humanitarian pause and urged parties to honor their commitments under the Jeddah Declaration. “Too many lives have been lost, too much trauma has been inflicted, and the risk of regional conflagration is too great to allow this conflict to fester any longer,” she said. ASG Pobee also stressed the need for coordinated regional diplomacy and intensified support for the Secretary-General’s Personal Envoy to help end the crisis.

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    UN to reconvene informal meeting on Cyprus in New York

    The Secretary-General announced on 2 July that he will convene an informal meeting on Cyprus on 16 and 17 July at UN Headquarters in New York. The meeting follows the broader-format talks held in Geneva in March and will bring together Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot leaders, as well as representatives of the guarantor powers—Greece, Türkiye, and the United Kingdom—to continue dialogue and review progress since the previous round in March. 

    Special Coordinator Hennis-Plasschaert discusses situation in Palestinian refugee camps in Lebanon

    Earlier this week, Special Coordinator of the Secretary-General for Lebanon Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert met with Palestinian Ambassador to Lebanon Ashraf Dabbour to discuss developments in Lebanon and the region. The discussion focused on the situation in Palestine refugee camps and emphasized the importance of implementing Security Council resolution 1701 and respecting Lebanon’s sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity.

    Personal Envoy Lamamra continues de-escalation efforts in Sudan

    The Personal Envoy of the Secretary-General for Sudan, Ramtane Lamamra, continues to advance his good offices efforts to end the war in Sudan. His team is finalizing consultations for the next Consultative Group meeting, to be co-organized with the African Union in Addis Ababa. He is also working to launch a preparatory consultation process on protection of civilians, aiming to initiate proximity talks with the warring parties as soon as possible.

    UNOWAS supports Ghana’s post-election dialogue for stronger democracy

    From 2 to 4 July, the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS) supported Ghana’s Post-2024 Elections Evaluation Dialogue, hosted by the National Peace Council under the theme “Dialoguing for a Stronger Democracy and Social Cohesion.” In her keynote, Deputy Special Representative Barrie Freeman stressed that Ghana’s democracy is a shared achievement that requires vigilance, humility and courage. She reaffirmed UNOWAS’s commitment to Ghana’s democratic consolidation and its role as a model for the region.

    Special Envoy Grundberg visits Aden, calls for progress on Yemeni-led political process and release of detained staff

    On 2 July, Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Yemen Hans Grundberg visited Aden for meetings with Prime Minister Salem Bin Buraik and other Yemeni officials. Discussions focused on the urgent need to advance a Yemeni-led, Yemeni-owned political process supported by the region. Grundberg also raised the continued arbitrary detention of UN and NGO staff by Ansar Allah, reaffirming the UN’s commitment to securing their release through sustained diplomatic engagement. While in Aden, he also met with civil society members and women leaders from political parties and various other components.

    SRSG Al Hassan meets with Central Bank Governor and former Prime Minister

    On 1 July, SRSG and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) Mohamed Al Hassan met with the Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq, Ali Mohsen Al-Allaq, in Baghdad. The discussion focused on shared priorities to support reforms in Iraq’s financial and banking systems.

    A day earlier, on 30 June, the SRSG also met with former Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi. Their meeting covered regional developments and emphasized the importance of maintaining Iraq’s stability amidst broader Middle East tensions.

    DSRSG Isaczai chairs steering committee on support to returnees from Syria

    On 29 June, Deputy SRSG, Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator Ghulam Isaczai chaired the ONE UN Plan Steering Committee meeting in Baghdad. UN agencies and development partners reviewed progress in supporting the return and reintegration of Iraqi nationals from Al Hol and Al Roj camps in northeast Syria. The meeting addressed service delivery challenges at Al Amal Center and in return areas, and produced key recommendations to strengthen service delivery for returnees to Al Amal center and onward in return communities. 

    UNAMI engages Kirkuk stakeholders ahead of November elections

    Between 1 and 2 July, a UNAMI delegation led by Principal Electoral Adviser Aamir Arain met in Kirkuk with representatives from Arab, Turkmen, and Kurdish communities to discuss electoral preparations. The meetings focused on ensuring inclusive participation and resolving local electoral concerns ahead of the 11 November Council of Representatives elections. The UNAMI delegation also met with the IHEC Kirkuk Electoral Office to assess progress and raise stakeholder concerns, reaffirming its commitment to supporting credible and inclusive elections across Iraq.

    ASG Spehar highlights links between peace finance and development in Seville

    From 30 June to 3 July, ASG for Peacebuilding Support Elizabeth Spehar participated in the Fourth Financing for Development Conference in Seville. She was a panelist in various side events, including an event on ”Unlocking investment for climate security and land restoration in fragile and conflict-affected contexts”, where she represented DPPA/Climate Security Mechanism. The ASG underscored the interlinkages between peace and development, emphasizing the importance of integrating peace finance into broader development financing efforts. DPPA’s Peacebuilding Support Office (PBSO) also co-hosted a side event on “Innovative Finance for Peace,” alongside Germany, South Africa, UNCDF and Interpeace. 

    PBSO highlights importance of data in peacebuilding

    Deputy Head of PBSO Awa Dabo spoke on 1 July at an event on “Leveraging Data to Strengthen Peacebuilding Architecture,” organized by the Permanent Mission of Italy to the United Nations in collaboration with the Institute for Economics and Peace, held in connection with the launch of the Institute for Economics and Peace’s 2025 Global Peace Index and the ongoing Peacebuilding Architecture Review. She stressed the need to make a strong case to sustain funding and political will for peacebuilding. Highlighting research on the economic benefits of conflict prevention, she emphasized the importance of generating evidence-based insights and better collecting and analyzing data on peacebuilding – key aims of PBSO's Peacebuilding Impact Hub.

    UN convenes working group meetings on counter-narcotics, private sector

    On 30 June, the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) convened technical working group meetings in Doha on Afghanistan’s private sector and counter-narcotics. These sessions follow up on the third Meeting of Special Envoys held in Doha, Qatar last July, in line with recommendations of the Independent Assessment submitted to the Security Council (S/2023/856). Participants included Member States, UN agencies, and representatives of Afghanistan’s de facto authorities. The meetings reviewed progress and identified new priorities to support structured international engagement with Afghanistan.

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    Youth stress need for clear, realistic roadmap in online consultation

    Deputy SRSG for Libya Stephanie Koury held an online discussion on 30 June with 57 young Libyans across the country. Participants called for a clear, realistic political roadmap and meaningful inclusion of marginalized communities. They criticized delays in presenting a roadmap to the Security Council and stressed the need for transparency and youth economic opportunities. DSRSG Koury confirmed that the roadmap will be shared in August and underscored the importance of continued, nationwide consultations.

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    Applications open for third cohort of Ra’idat leadership programme in Libya

    On 1 July, the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) and UN partners launched the third round of applications for the Ra’idat training programme, inviting young Libyan women aged 18–30 to apply by 15 July. The year-long initiative, supported by UNDP, UNICEF, and UN Women, builds participants’ skills in leadership, communications, advocacy, and human rights. SRSG and Head of UNSMIL Hanna Tetteh praised the programme’s impact and encouraged broad participation from all regions and cultural groups, including women with disabilities.

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    Mine action partners step up coordination to address UXO threats in Libya

    On 3 July, UNSMIL hosted a meeting with mine action partners in Tripoli, co-organized with LibMAC and the Mine Action Programme. LibMAC presented updates on its strategy and identified high-risk areas in Tripoli and eastern Libya. Partners reviewed a recent UXO response in 14 neighborhoods, with awareness activities reaching nearly 19,500 people. Fatma Zourrig, Chief of the UN Mine Action Programme, called for stronger collaboration and access to remote areas. Discussions also addressed funding gaps and the risks of scrap metal collection, which continues to cause civilian casualties.

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    Carlos G. Ruiz Massieu appointed as new Special Representative for Haiti

    Secretary-General António Guterres appointed on 2 July Carlos G. Ruiz Massieu of Mexico as his new Special Representative and Head of the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH). He brings more than 30 years of experience in diplomacy and public service, most recently serving as the Special Representative in Colombia, where he currently leads the UN Verification Mission supporting peace implementation until he assumes his new functions in August.

    UNRCCA and UNODC partner to empower youth on drug prevention

    On 28 June, the United Nations Regional Centre for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia (UNRCCA) and the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) held an interactive online session with 44 young people from Central Asia and Afghanistan, focusing on drug prevention through the lens of preventive diplomacy. Held as part of the Preventive Diplomacy Academy, the session emphasized youth as agents of change and explored the drivers of substance use, healthy coping strategies, and peer resistance.

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    Denmark contributes to DPPA’s Multi-Year Appeal

    This week, we thank Denmark for its generous contribution of $304,294 to DPPA's Multi-Year Appeal to support the efforts of the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Syria.

    Learn more about our Multi-Year Appeal

    Next Week

    The Security Council will discuss the situation in Yemen on Wednesday, 9 July. 

  • 3 июл 2025

    UNSMIL / Wisam Mohammed

    TRIPOLI – The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) hosted yesterday a meeting for the Mine Action implementing partners, bringing together...

  • 3 июл 2025

    The UN Secretary-General is “appalled” by the deepening humanitarian crisis in Gaza, as civilians face yet another wave of mass displacement with few safe places to go.

  • 2 июл 2025

    Assistant Secretary-General for Europe, Central Asia and the Americas Miroslav Jenča

    Departments of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs and Peace Operations

    Briefing to the Security Council on Haiti

    New York, 2 July 2025

     

    Mr President, allow me to extend my congratulations to Pakistan on assuming the Presidency of the Security Council for the month of July.

    Distinguished members of this Council, I thank you for the opportunity to provide this briefing on Haiti.
    I would like to begin by expressing our gratitude to Maria Isabel Salvador, whose term as Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH) concluded this week.

    Since my last visit to Haiti in January to engage in consultations with authorities on the Secretary-General’s recommendations, we have continued to witness a sharp erosion of state authority and the rule of law. Brutal gang violence affects every aspect of public and private life. During my visit, I was struck by the profound transformation of Port-au-Prince. The capital city was for all intents and purposes paralyzed by gangs and isolated as a result of the ongoing suspension of international commercial flights into the Toussaint Louverture international airport. Since then, gangs have only strengthened their foothold, which now affects all communes of the Port-au-Prince metropolitan area and beyond, pushing the situation closer to the brink. Without increased action by the international community, the total collapse of state presence in the capital could become a very real scenario.

    Haitian-led efforts to advance the political process have made progress. The Provisional Electoral Council, with support from BINUH and other UN partners, has continued preparations to complete the constitutional review and hold elections within the timeline set by the April 2024 agreement. The recent adoption of the decree regulating the constitutional referendum as well as the adoption of the new Penal Code and the Code of Criminal Procedure, are welcome developments. However, clear divergences among stakeholders are apparent regarding the feasibility of holding a constitutional referendum and elections by February 2026–particularly concerning the need to establish a climate of security and trust for those elections to take place. Any delays or efforts to undermine the political transition reaching the 7 February 2026 deadline for the installation of a newly elected executive and parliament would be worrisome. Haiti cannot afford a drift in the political transition. 

    In supporting the political process, BINUH promoted broader and more inclusive participation in the political transition, including of women and youth, through supporting civil society dialogue on transition priorities, including security, economic recovery, reforms and elections.

    We welcome the support and momentum generated by the regional member states and organizations for decisive action to advance the current political transition and prevent the spread of insecurity and criminality. Last week, Haiti was a key topic of discussion at the General Assembly of the Organization of American States in Antigua and Barbuda. The adoption of the OAS resolution on Haiti is encouraging and reflects the region’s commitment to supporting international efforts and strengthening existing entities and platforms already in place, namely the MSS. We look forward to stronger collaboration with the OAS and to the action plan on Haiti to be submitted by its Secretary General.

    In addition, the Caribbean Community’s ongoing efforts, notably through the Eminent Persons Group, to foster dialogue and collaboration among Haitian stakeholders have proven instrumental in advancing the country’s transition towards the restoration of the rule of law and of democratic institutions.

    Mr. President, Excellencies,

    It remains clear that sustained political progress will only be achieved through concerted efforts to address and significantly improve the security environment. While Port-au-Prince remains the epicentre of gang violence, major attacks in Artibonite and Center departments, particularly in Mirebalais, demonstrate the growing capacity and intent of gangs to expand their reach into northern departments. The commune of La Chapelle in lower Artibonite department is the latest to fall under gang control following an assault by gang members on 22 June, which displaced at least 8,890 residents. The ransacking of the local police substation illustrates the intent to systematically undermine state authority and prevent any efforts to re-establish law and order.

    The brutality and scale of the violence that continues to be committed against communities by armed gangs is plunging the country into even deeper suffering and trauma. This year alone BINUH recorded 4,026 victims of intentional homicide, including 376 women, 21 girls, and 68 boys. This represents a 24 percent increase compared to the same period last year. Meanwhile, the number of people internally displaced by gang violence has now reached 1.3 million, another tragic record number. Widespread impunity for atrocities continues. In April, a gang attack in Petite-Rivière resulted in 57 people killed, four abducted, over 16,000 people displaced, and approximately 80 homes set on fire.

    Amidst increasing public frustration with the limited protection capacity of the state, "vigilante" or self-defence groups are gaining in popular appeal. Although these groups often serve as the last remaining security mechanisms in many areas, they violate fundamental human rights, including the right to life and right to a fair trial, and simultaneously fuel further violence in the form of retaliatory attacks by gangs. Over the last three months, these groups reportedly killed at least 100 men, and one woman suspected of gang association or collaboration.

    Communities remain extremely vulnerable to gang violence, which continues to have disproportionate impact on women and girls. The past three months marked an increase in sexual violence committed by gangs, used deliberately to instil fear and assert control over communities. Despite persistent under-reporting of sexual violence due to fear of reprisals, social stigma and lack of trust in institutions, from March to April BINUH documented 364 incidents involving 378 survivors. BINUH continues to support the Haitian National Police in strengthening capacities to investigate sexual violence and provide integrated support to survivors. It is critical that authorities take concrete action against the current state of impunity of these heinous crimes.

    Distinguished delegates,

    On 26 June, the Multinational Security Support mission led by Kenya marked one year since its first contingents arrived in Haiti. We extend our gratitude to Kenya for its continued commitment to leading the MSS and we offer our deepest sympathy for the loss of two MSS police officers in the line of duty. Despite their best efforts, the MSS and Haitian National Police have been unable to make headway in restoring state authority and, without additional security support from the international community, the outlook is bleak. Additional voluntary contributions to the MSS Trust Fund are needed to sustain the mission and ensure the achievement of its objectives. The Secretary-General’s recommendations within his letter of 24 February proposing to establish a UN support office to provide logistic and operational support for the MSS are a realistic and practical proposal to address Haiti’s immediate security needs. International action cannot come soon enough to ensure the gains made so far are not squandered. In this respect, I welcomed the Council’s discussion earlier this week and wish to recall that the Secretary-General’s recommendations offer an immediate solution—one that does not exclude medium- and long-term options. But it needs to be the starting point. Once a strengthened MSS has provided sufficient support to the Haitian security institutions, a stabilization phase can follow.

    When BINUH, was established in 2019, it was not designed to operate in the kind of hostile environment we are facing today. Yet it has remained on the ground without interruption—despite a temporary reduction in international staff. That reduction reflects the limited options for evacuation, with just a single UNHAS helicopter currently available, due to the suspension of commercial flights and the ongoing gang encirclement of Port-au-Prince. Consequently, and as outlined in the Secretary-General’s letter to the Council yesterday, the Secretariat, in coordination with BINUH, has undertaken a review of BINUH’s Mission Concept with the objective to have a reconfigured BINUH— more focused, smaller, yet more impactful— that can sustain its international staff and personnel working from Port-au-Prince amid the security crisis. The additional resources needed for enhanced security and evacuation capabilities, to be included in the budget for 2026, would be offset by savings from a reduced footprint. We remain committed to aligning BINUH’s overall budget with UN80 Revised Estimates.

    Excellencies,

    We must not fail Haiti at this critical moment. Let us act now. The options we have on the table now will be considerably less costly and complex than if there is a total collapse of state presence. There is not a moment to lose. The United Nations continues to stand in solidarity with the people of Haiti who deserve to live in dignity and free from the threat of violence.

    I thank you.

  • 2 июл 2025

    A key water reservoir serving Khan Younis in southern Gaza has become inaccessible following new Israeli displacement orders, sparking fears of a collapse in the city’s water distribution network and worsening already dire humanitarian conditions, the United Nations warned on Wednesday.

  • 2 июл 2025

    More than 1.3 million people have been displaced in Haiti as surging gang violence, lawlessness, and impunity expose the population – especially women and girls – to heightened risks of exploitation and sexual violence. 

  • 2 июл 2025

    The UN’s top human rights official on Wednesday expressed grave alarm that six European countries are either in the process of or are considering withdrawing from the international treaty prohibiting anti-personnel mines. 

  • 2 июл 2025

    Youth stress the need for a clear and realistic roadmap in online consultation led by DSRSG-P Koury  

    TRIPOLI – As part of its series of...

  • 1 июл 2025

    The United Nations on Tuesday reported that humanitarian operations in Gaza are facing escalating strain, as ongoing fuel shortages, access restrictions and military activity continue to undermine aid delivery and essential services. 

  • 1 июл 2025

    UN humanitarians on Tuesday sounded the alarm over worsening humanitarian conditions in Sudan, as escalating violence continues to displace civilians and the rising risk of severe flooding during the current rainy season. 

  • 1 июл 2025

    Conflicts in the Middle East and North Africa in the last two years reportedly killed, maimed, or displaced over 12 million children across the region, according to the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF).

  • 1 июл 2025

    TRIPOLI – The United Nations in Libya is now accepting applications for the third cohort of its annual Ra’idat training programme which...

  • 1 июл 2025

    DOHA - Meetings of Working Groups on Afghanistan’s private sector and counter-narcotics, convened by the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), opened in Doha, Qatar on Monday....

  • 30 июн 2025

    United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert met this week with Palestinian...

  • 30 июн 2025

    In January 2020, the Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs launched the Innovation Cell, an interdisciplinary team dedicated to helping the Department and its field presences to understand and explore, pilot, and scale new technologies, tools, and practices in conflict prevention, mediation and peacebuilding. Responding to the Secretary-General’s call on the UN system to accelerate its uptake of innovative methods, the Innovation Cell catalyses innovation in peace and security, while providing a forum for colleagues at UNHQ and in the field to engage collaboratively in human-centred design and problem-solving.

     

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    The Cell is part of the UN’s Innovation Network (UNIN) and works to galvanize an ecosystem of technology, civil society, and academic partners outside the UN system on peace and security use cases, thereby leveraging innovation for the shared goal of peace. 

     

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    Digital Applications:

    • Peace and Security Data Hub – Repository for UN peace and security data (DPPA and DPPA-DPO)
    • Diplomatic Pulse – Web search of diplomatic press releases (DPPA and Qatar Computing Institute of Technology)
    • Sweet Victory - A Game about Behavioural Science for Peace (DPPA, Bad News and the Cambridge Social Decision-Making Lab)
    • Lisan - Iraqi, Yemeni, Sudanese and Libyan dialect corpus (DPPA, American University of Beirut and Birzeit University)
    • Geoguard – A geospatial data dashboard visualizing relationships between conflict and water scarcity

     

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    Medium Channel "Futuring Peace":

     

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    Virtual Reality Experiences

     

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    Visit us at https://www.futuringpeace.org to learn more about the Innovation-related think pieces and approaches.

    Follow us at https://medium.com/futuring-peace and https://dppa.medium.com/ for innovation-related think pieces and approaches. 

    Follow @UN_Innovation to learn what UN entities are doing in the space of innovation.

  • 30 июн 2025

    Assistant Secretary-General for the Middle East, Asia and the Pacific Khaled Khiari

    Briefing to The Security Council on the

    Situation in the Middle East, Reporting on UNSCR 2334 (2016)

    New York, 30 June 2025 

    Madam President,  

    Members of the Security Council,  

    Today’s briefing is devoted to the Secretary-General’s quarterly report on the implementation of resolution 2334. Since the 17 June cutoff date for the written report hostilities continued between Israel and Hamas, including Israel Defense Forces (IDF) airstrikes, artillery shelling, and ground operations across Gaza. The devastating human toll is mounting.   

    According to the Gaza Ministry of Health, the total number of Palestinian fatalities since 7 October 2023 reached over 56,500, with 1,068 fatalities since 17 June, an average of 82 per day. On 19 June, Israeli forces reportedly struck three houses in Jabalia, killing at least 14 people from the same family, including two children and one woman. On 20 June, 12 people, including four women, were reportedly killed when the IDF struck a residential building in Deir al Balah. Amidst renewed evacuation orders and intensified airstrikes in Gaza City and Jabalia, another larger-scale military operation is expected in the area.  

    According to the Israeli sources, since 17 June, 9 members of the IDF were killed in hostilities in Gaza, including 7 soldiers killed when Hamas targeted their armoured vehicle with an explosive device. Israeli sources reported that more than 1,748 Israelis and foreign nationals have been killed in attacks in or originating from Gaza since 7 October 2023. Fifty hostages, including one woman, are still being held captive by Hamas and other Palestinian armed groups in Gaza.  

    Attacks on Palestinians seeking aid continued, including frequent casualty incidents in the vicinity of militarized food distribution points and aid convoys. Since 17 June, at least 580 Palestinians have been killed either trying to reach Gaza Humanitarian Foundation distribution points or waiting for other aid convoys, according to the Gaza Ministry of Health. On 17 June, at least 50 people were killed and 200 were wounded in Khan Younis when an IDF tank opened fire on a crowd of people waiting for WFP food trucks. On 24 June, IDF troops reportedly opened fire near GHF sites north of Al Bureij Camp and northwest Rafah, killing 49 Palestinians and injuring 197 others. In the occupied West Bank, Israeli security forces continued operations in the northern part of the occupied West Bank. On 25 June, a 15-year-old Palestinian was killed during an Israeli operation in Al Yamun, west of Jenin. On the same day, an elderly woman was reported shot and killed by Israeli security forces in the Shu’fat refugee camp in East Jerusalem.  

    Attacks by Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank have intensified in recent days. On 19 June, armed Israeli settlers, in the presence of Israeli forces, reportedly opened fire on Palestinians in the town of Surif, northwest of Hebron, killing one and injuring seven others. On 25 June, three Palestinians were killed during an assault on Kafr Malik, including arson, by Israeli settlers in the presence of ISF. The following day, Israeli Security Forces dismantled the nearby Ba'al Hatzor settlement outpost leading to repeated clashes with settlers over several days. According to ISF, settlers threw stones at and assaulted Israeli soldiers, and on 27 June, ISF said settlers attempted to ram a military vehicle and threw stones, with ISF using live ammunition in response and possibly leading to the injury of a 14-year-old Israeli boy.  

    Madam President,  

    Allow me to highlight some of the Secretary-General’s observations regarding the implementation of Security Council Resolution 2334 (2016) during the reporting period.  

    The Secretary-General once again strongly condemns the horrific attacks by Hamas and other Palestinian armed groups in Israel on 7 October 2023 and their continued holding of hostages in horrific conditions. Nothing can justify these acts of terror. We remain appalled that hostages may be subjected to ongoing ill-treatment and that the bodies of hostages continue to be withheld.  

    The Secretary-General also unequivocally condemns the widespread killing and injury of civilians in Gaza, including children and women, and the destruction of homes, schools, hospitals, and mosques. The level of suffering and brutality in Gaza is unbearable. The continued collective punishment of the Palestinian people is unjustifiable.    

    We remain deeply concerned by Israeli military operations in Gaza that render large areas of Gaza uninhabitable. We reject the forced displacement of the Palestinian population from any part of the Occupied Palestinian Territory, which would constitute a breach of international law obligations.  We mourn the United Nations personnel killed in Gaza and strongly condemns the killing of all health and humanitarian personnel and journalists. Following almost 80 days of Israel’s denial of entry of all humanitarian and commercial supplies into Gaza, supplies have started to enter Gaza at wholly inadequate levels which do not meet the massive needs of the population. We call upon Israel to fulfil its obligations under international law, and allow the rapid and unimpeded passage of humanitarian relief for civilians in need. We strongly condemn the loss of lives and injuries of Palestinians seeking aid in Gaza and we call for an immediate and independent investigation into these events and for perpetrators to be held accountable  

    The United Nations will not participate in any aid delivery modality that does not comply with the fundamental humanitarian principles of humanity, impartiality, independence, and neutrality.     

    I echo once again the Secretary-General's call for an immediate ceasefire and the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages in Gaza.   

    Madam President,   

    We remain deeply alarmed by the relentless Israeli settlement expansion in the occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem. The ever-growing settlement footprint contributes to settler-related violence, further entrenches the Israeli occupation, hampers the free movement of the population, and undermines the right of the Palestinian people to self-determination.    

    We are deeply concerned by the Israeli Government’s decision to resume formal land registration in Area C and the serious risk that this will facilitate further settlement expansion and entrenchment.    

    The demolition and seizure of Palestinian-owned structures, including internationally funded humanitarian projects, entail numerous violations of international law and raise concerns about the risk of forcible transfer.   

    The escalating violence in the occupied West Bank is alarming. Military operations by Israeli security forces in the northern West Bank have resulted in high levels of fatalities, including women and children, significant population displacement, and destruction of homes and infrastructure, particularly in refugee camps.     

    We are concerned that the Palestinian Authority continues to face a deepening fiscal crisis, that threatens to further undermine Palestinian institutions and basic service delivery. Increased Israeli clearance revenue deductions and measures that introduce instability to the Palestinian financial sector should be urgently resolved.   

    The international community must provide immediate support to the Palestinian Government to strengthen its governance capacity, address its fiscal challenges, and prepare it to reassume its responsibilities in Gaza. This will require the establishment of political and security frameworks that can relieve the humanitarian catastrophe, start early recovery and reconstruction, address Israel’s legitimate security concerns, and lay the groundwork for a political process to end the occupation and establish a viable two-State solution.    

    We welcome reform steps undertaken by the Palestinian Authority, including the appointment of a Vice President of Palestine. and encourage continued reforms, urging international partners to support these efforts.   

    We regret the need to suspend the High-level International Conference for the Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine and the Implementation of the Two-State Solution and welcome the continued commitment of the co-chairs France and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to convene the conference as soon as possible.   

    Madam President,   

    Allow me also a brief comment regarding the recent   military escalation between Iran and Israel, which the Council has discussed in the past days.   

    I reiterate the Secretary-General’s, condemnation of the tragic and unnecessary loss of lives and injuries to civilians and damage to homes and critical civilian infrastructure. The Middle East region has been devastated by conflict and cannot withstand yet another major escalation. We welcome the 24 June ceasefire agreement announced by President Trump and commend the efforts of the United States, in coordination with Qatar, to end the hostilities.   

    We hope that this ceasefire can be replicated in the other conflicts in the region – nowhere is this more needed than in Gaza.   

    Thank you.

  • 30 июн 2025

    United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert shared this week some of her experiences at a...

  • 30 июн 2025

    Civilian casualties and violations in Ukraine have significantly escalated in recent months, including a sharp rise in often deadly drone attacks, the UN human rights office, OHCHR, said in a report published on Monday.

  • 30 июн 2025

    Critical shortfalls in global humanitarian funding now threaten millions of Sudanese refugees fleeing war to seek refuge in neighbouring countries, the UN World Food Programme (WFP) said on Monday.

  • 30 июн 2025

    The crisis in Gaza is worsening, UN humanitarians warned on Monday, as ongoing hostilities and access restrictions drive displaced communities deeper into despair.

  • 30 июн 2025

    The humanitarian crisis in Gaza is deepening at an alarming rate, a senior United Nations official warned on Monday, as Israeli military operations and attacks on civilians seeking aid continue to exact a devastating toll on lives and infrastructure.

  • 28 июн 2025

    UN Secretary-General António Guterres has welcomed the peace agreement between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda signed on Friday in the United States capital, Washington, DC.

  • 27 июн 2025

    In accordance with the six-point agreement of 12 August 2008 and implementing measures of 8 September 2008, the 64th round of the Geneva International Discussions (GID) took place on 25-26 June 2025 in the Palais des Nations.

    The Co-Chairs – UN Representative to the Geneva International Discussions Cihan Sultanoğlu, Special Representative of the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office for the South Caucasus Christoph Späti and EU Special Representative for the South Caucasus and the crisis in Georgia Magdalena Grono – welcomed the participants’ continued commitment to this important process. Against the background of increased tensions in the wider region, they emphasized the need for the GID to make progress and deliver on its core agenda items for the benefit of all conflict-affected people.

    On 25 June, as previously agreed with all participants, the Co-Chairs hosted an information session on the topic of “freedom of movement and external mobility” with presentations by two external experts.

    On 26 June, in Working Group I, the participants reviewed the security developments on the ground since the 63rd round in March 2025. They continued their discussions, with a particular focus on non-use of force and international security arrangements. In this context, the Co-Chairs emphasized the importance of commitment to the principle of non-use of force and acknowledged the substantive exchanges of views on this agenda item.

    In Working Group II, the participants discussed humanitarian issues, including crossings, documentation, livelihoods, missing persons, cultural heritage and education. Building on the information session held the day before, the participants also had additional exchanges on issues relating to freedom of movement and external mobility. Due to a walkout by some participants, the agenda item “internally displaced persons and refugees” could not be discussed.

    The participants commended outgoing Cihan Sultanoğlu for her personal commitment and substantive contribution over the past seven years as UN Representative to the Geneva International Discussions and wished her success in her future endeavors.

    The participants agreed to hold the next round in November 2025 in Geneva.

     

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

    ASG Jenča warns Security Council of dangerous escalation after U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear sites

    On 22 June, Assistant Secretary-General (ASG) for Europe, Central Asia and the Americas Miroslav Jenča briefed the Security Council on the serious escalation following U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities. He reported on the attacks on Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan, and urged Iran to grant IAEA inspectors access. The ASG described the strikes as a direct threat to international peace and security, warning that the conflict between Iran, Israel, and now the United States risks engulfing the region. He expressed deep concern over mounting civilian casualties—reportedly more than 400 killed in Iran and 25 in Israel—as well as significant damage to homes, health facilities, and civilian infrastructure. Reiterating calls by the Secretary-General, he urged immediate de-escalation, diplomacy, and full adherence to the UN Charter and international law.

    Read his full remarks

    SRSG Otunbayeva briefs Security Council on UN engagement with Afghanistan’s de facto authorities

    On 23 June, Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) Roza Otunbayeva briefed the Security Council on the UN’s Comprehensive Approach to engaging with Afghanistan’s de facto authorities. She emphasized that the approach does not seek to normalize the status quo, but rather to create space for structured, multilateral dialogue on key issues, including human rights, women’s rights, and regional stability. She expressed deep concern over the continued exclusion of women and girls from public life, shrinking civic space, and the sharp underfunding of humanitarian efforts, including mine action. The SRSG also warned that regional instability is already impacting Afghanistan, compounding pressure on communities and returnees. She called for sustained engagement, protection of rights, and international support to prevent further deterioration.

    Read her full remarks

    SRSG Tetteh briefs Security Council on fragile truce and political consultations in Libya

    On 24 June, SRSG and Head of the United Nations Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) Hanna Tetteh briefed the Security Council on recent developments in Libya, warning that the security situation remains unpredictable despite the fragile truce in Tripoli. She noted UNSMIL’s support to the Presidential Council in establishing new mechanisms for de-escalation, but voiced alarm over civilian harm, mass graves, and reports of extrajudicial killings following the May clashes. SRSG Tetteh also highlighted outcomes of the revived Berlin Process meeting and ongoing nationwide consultations on political options proposed by the UNSMIL-facilitated Advisory Committee. Libyans across the country, she said, are demanding elections, accountable governance, and an end to transitional arrangements. She announced that UNSMIL intends to present a time-bound roadmap based on these consultations, and urged full support from the Council, including measures against spoilers.

    Read her full remarks

    USG DiCarlo underscores need to return to diplomacy on Iran nuclear issue, welcomes ceasefire as opportunity to avoid catastrophic escalation

    On 24 June, the Security Council held an open briefing on the Secretary-General’s latest report on resolution 2231 (2015), which endorses the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs Rosemary DiCarlo briefed Council members, highlighting recent developments related to Iran’s nuclear programme and broader regional tensions. She reiterated the Secretary-General’s call for full implementation of the JCPOA and for all Member States to act in accordance with their obligations under the UN Charter and international law. Ms. DiCarlo also stressed that diplomacy remains essential to addressing the current crisis and restoring stability.

    Read her full remarks

    ASG Pobee briefs Security Council on escalating crisis in Sudan

    ASG for Africa Martha Pobee briefed the Security Council on 27 June on the intensifying conflict in Sudan. She highlighted worsening humanitarian and security conditions, including indiscriminate aerial attacks, the use of advanced weaponry, and the risk of regional spill-over. Ms. Pobee condemned widespread human rights violations and called for a humanitarian pause, de-escalation, and renewed political efforts. She urged Member States to support the Secretary-General’s Personal Envoy, Ramtane Lamamra, and to strengthen multilateral coordination to advance civilian protection and a peaceful transition.

    Read her full remarks

    Special Coordinator Hennis-Plasschaert highlights both hurdles and opportunities as part of "Women in Diplomacy" initiative

    This week, Special Coordinator for Lebanon Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert participated in a roundtable discussion marking Women in Diplomacy Day, observed on 24 June. Reflecting on her own experiences, she acknowledged the persistent barriers to women’s participation and leadership in diplomacy—an issue echoed by all participants. The Special Coordinator emphasized that “consistent presence, preparation and voice are critical,” underscoring the importance of perseverance and sustained support in creating more inclusive diplomatic spaces and breaking down systemic obstacles to women's full and equal participation.

    Regional actors and UN partners deepen collaboration on climate, peace and security

    Held on 23 June in Addis Ababa and online, the 2025 CSM Partnership Dialogue brought together Member States, regional organizations, UN entities, and civil society to strengthen responses to climate-related security risks. Co-organized by the UN’s Climate Security Mechanism (CSM) and the United Nations Office to the African Union (UNOAU), the event featured the launch of the Survey of Practice on CPS and new commitments from the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD)Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS)Lake Chad Basin Commission (LCBC)Liptako-Gourma Authority (LGA), and others. Portugal, the Republic of Korea, and Switzerland announced new pledges of support. The Dialogue highlighted the importance of regional leadership, context-specific action, and UN coordination ahead of COP30.

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    SRSG Al Hassan engages Iraqi leaders on regional stability, justice, and elections

    This week, SRSG and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) Mohamed Al Hassan held a series of high-level meetings with Iraqi leaders. In Baghdad on 25 June, he met with Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani and Minister of Justice Khalid Shwani to discuss regional developments, justice reform, and the protection of human rights. The SRSG reaffirmed UN support for Iraq’s efforts to promote stability, accountability, and the rule of law. Earlier, in Sulaymaniyah and Samarra, he met with Mr. Bafel Jalal Talabani, President of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan; Mr. Shaswar Abdulwahid, President of the New Generation Movement; and Mr. Muthana AbdulSamad Al Samarrai, head of the Azim Alliance. Discussions focused on preserving Iraq’s security, advancing peaceful solutions, and encouraging broad participation in the upcoming parliamentary elections scheduled for November. 

    UN Resident Coordinator engages Iraqi authorities on health, returns and reintegration

    From 22 to 25 June, UN Resident Coordinator for Iraq Ghulam Isaczai held a series of meetings with key Iraqi ministries and visited reintegration sites to advance support for returnees and national development priorities. On 25 June, he visited Al Amal Center to assess services for Iraqis returning from Al-Hol camp in Syria, emphasizing the need for sustained government and international support. On 23 June, alongside WHO Representative Jamela Al-Raiby, he met with Health Minister Saleh Al-Hasnawi to strengthen collaboration on emergency preparedness and health systems under the UN Cooperation Framework. Earlier, on 22 June, he met with the Minister of Migration and Displaced, Evan Faiq Jabro, to discuss reintegration and community rehabilitation for displaced Iraqis.

    Peace Products Fair strengthens local economies and fosters reconciliation

    The first edition of the 2025 Peace Products Fair took place at the headquarters of the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia (UNVMC) in Bogotá. Seventeen associations participated, including collectives of Peace Agreement signatories, ethnic communities, and victims of the armed conflict. Exhibitors showcased a wide array of locally produced goods, including coffee, cocoa, handicrafts, clothing, honey, and processed foods. The initiative fostered dialogue among local actors, UNVMC staff, and external partners. Participating producers emphasized the value of the fair in increasing the visibility of their work, expanding marketing networks, and positioning their brands in new institutional and commercial spaces.

    Ethnic reintegration process advances in Caquetá with a territorial and intercultural approach

    In Agua Bonita, Caquetá, together with institutions, peace signatories, and communities, UNVMC participated on 20 June in the national assembly of the National Association of Ethnic Signatories ‘Building Peace’. During the meeting, participants discussed progress and challenges related to strengthening the ethnic reintegration process, recognizing its collective, territorial, and intercultural character. The event served to promote and raise awareness of the public policy of reintegration, as well as to identify concrete actions to advance the protection and fulfillment of the rights of former combatants.

    Iceland contributes to DPPA’s Multi-Year Appeal

    This week, we thank the Iceland for its generous contribution of $154,500 to support DPPA’s work on mediation.

     

    Learn more about our Multi-Year Appeal

    Next Week

    The Security Council will discuss the situation in the Middle East on Monday, 30 June. Pakistan will assume the presidency of the Security Council. 

  • 27 июн 2025

    ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan

    On 28 June 2025, UNRCCA, in...

  • 27 июн 2025

    Remarks by Assistant Secretary-General for Africa Martha Pobee

    Security Council Session on the Sudan

    New York, 27 June 2025

     

    Madam President,

    For too long, the conflict in Sudan has gravely imperiled lives of Sudanese civilians.

    Security conditions remain dire, marked by shifting frontlines, increased and often indiscriminate aerial assaults by both the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces, and continuous attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure, including hospitals.  

    The warring parties appear unrelenting in their resolve to pursue military objectives. The fighting shows no signs of abating.  

    In recent weeks, the focus of the conflict has shifted once more to the Darfur and Kordofan regions. The Kordofans are increasingly emerging as an epicenter of fighting. The warring parties have reportedly exchanged heavy drone strikes and artillery fire on multiple fronts. El Obeid, the capital of North Kordofan and one of the largest cities in the region, is likely to remain a key flashpoint in the coming weeks.

    De-escalation is urgently needed.

    Madam President,

    We are particularly worried about the growing use of advanced weaponry, including long-range drones. This has expanded hostilities into previously stable areas of the country.

    Aerial attacks in populated areas have already caused significant civilian casualties and mass displacement. This trend is likely to intensify through the rainy season, as movement on the ground becomes more difficult.

    Madam President,

    The conflict in Sudan is having far-reaching consequences that extend well beyond its borders.

    Recent reports of violent clashes at the tri-border zone of Sudan, Libya and Egypt, involving the Sudanese Armed Forces, the Rapid Support Forces and forces affiliated with the Libyan National Army, are deeply concerning and mark a serious escalation.

    Abyei has also seen an increased presence of armed Rapid Support Forces personnel, exacerbating the already fragile security situation in the Abyei area.

    The Rapid Support Forces are also present in Northeastern Central African Republic, where they are recruiting.  Just days ago, this Council condemned a recent attack on MINUSCA peacekeepers by “suspected Sudanese armed elements”.  One peacekeeper was killed, and another one was seriously injured.

    We cannot afford further regional instability and spill-over conflict.

    Madam President,

    As the situation on the ground in the Sudan further deteriorates, grave violations of international humanitarian and human rights law continue.

    We are horrified by widespread sexual violence, including against children, and attacks on humanitarian workers.

    The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights has documented a tripling of arbitrary killings of civilians between February and April.

    This increase was largely due to numerous incidents of summary executions in Khartoum, reportedly carried out by the Sudanese Armed Forces and its allies on people suspected of being collaborators with the Rapid Support Forces, including on the basis of ethnic identity.

    Meanwhile, we remain deeply concerned about the situation in El Fasher, which continues to be sieged by the Rapid Support Forces. On 15 June, the Rapid Support Forces launched yet another attack on the city, following months of increased mobilization of fighters, including the recruitment of children, across Darfur.

    Entrenched impunity is fueling these and other gross human rights violations and abuses. All parties to the conflict must be held accountable for their actions. 

    Moreover, the commitments the warring parties have made to protect civilians, including in the Jeddah Declaration of May 2023, must be translated into concrete action.

    Last week, the Security Council heard from our humanitarian colleagues about the dire situation. We are pursuing a predictable and time-bound humanitarian pause to facilitate safe humanitarian movements into and out of areas affected by ongoing fighting, beginning with El Fasher, and allow civilians to leave voluntarily and securely. 

    We will continue to urge the parties to make progress on measures that strengthen the protection of civilians, without preconditions.

    Madam President,

    Following his swearing-in on 31 May, Prime Minister Idris set about to form a new government, dismissing the previous Cabinet on 1 June. On 19 June, he outlined in a national address the structure of the new government he is seeking to form, labelling it the “Government of Hope.” He announced that it would consist of 22 ministries comprising technocrats selected based on competence and professional expertise, with no political affiliations.

    Meanwhile, divisions persist within the “Tassis alliance” led by the Rapid Support Forces over the composition of the planned ‘parallel government’ in areas under its control.

    We encourage all parties to preserve Sudan’s unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity as a critical element for a sustainable solution to this crisis.

    In this regard, it is essential to have civilian leadership for the shaping of a political consensus and formulating an inclusive vision for the restoration of a peaceful, civilian-led transition.

    Madam President,

    Since my last briefing, the Secretary-General’s Personal Envoy for the Sudan, Ramtane Lamamra, has further intensified his engagements with regional and international actors to help chart a path toward ending the conflict.

    The Personal Envoy remains in close contact with the warring parties, including in efforts to convene discussions in proximity format on strengthening the protection of civilians.

    Following his visit to Port Sudan in April, a team led by the Personal Envoy’s office is poised to travel to Port Sudan to prepare the next steps.  The Personal Envoy stands ready to engage the Rapid Support Forces in a similar format in due course.

    Personal Envoy Lamamra has also spoken to Prime Minister Idris following his appointment.  He emphasized the importance of advancing efforts towards an inclusive political resolution and offered to explore issues of mutual concern and cooperation.

    The Personal Envoy also remains in direct and regular contact with a broad array of civilian groups in recognition of the indispensable role they play in finding a way out of the current crisis and, most importantly, in shaping Sudan’s future transition processes.

    It is clear that Member States’ support and leverage are indispensable to spur meaningful progress on the ground. I urge this Council – once again – to unite in lending full support to Personal Envoy Lamamra’s efforts, and to use its influence with the parties and their external backers to press for a genuine commitment to dialogue and de-escalation.

    Madam President,

    The United Nations is deeply committed to harnessing the collective strength of multilateral organizations in the coordination of mediation efforts.

    The high-level meeting between the United Nations, the African Union and the League of Arab States in Baghdad on 16 May marked the starting point of closer cooperation between key multilateral players on Sudan, which will also, moving forward, include the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD).

    Yesterday, the Fourth Consultative Meeting on Enhancing Coordination of Peace Initiatives and Efforts for Sudan was hosted by the European Union in Brussels. This marked another important meeting in support of enhanced coordination and strengthened political support.

    This mechanism brings together multilateral organizations and key Member States working on mediation in Sudan. We are in a process of finalizing consultations for its fifth edition to be co-organized jointly by the African Union and United Nations in Addis Ababa.  

    Madam President,

    As conflict deepens and spreads around the world, it is time to take concrete steps to end the senseless suffering of the Sudanese people.

    Too many lives have been lost, too much trauma has been inflicted, and the risk of regional conflagration is too great, to allow this conflict to fester any longer.

    I call on the wider international community to work together, for our multilateral partners to join hands, and for the Council to lead the way in resolving the conflict in Sudan.

    I thank you.  

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