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2019

  • 28 июл 2019

    I would like to thank President Musa Bihi Abdi and the people of Somaliland for the warm welcome that I have received during my visit.

    It’s good to be back in Hargeisa. I first visited...

  • 28 июл 2019

    I would like to thank President Musa Bihi Abdi and the people of Somaliland for the warm welcome that I have received during my visit.

    It’s good to be back in...

  • 26 июл 2019


     

    20 - 26 July 2019

    This Week in DPPA aims to keep you abreast of developments and events on the agenda of the UN Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, at UN HQ and in the field, and especially those that sometimes "fly under the radar".

    Security Council 

    Kubiš: Council signals continued for UN missions in Lebanon
    After briefing the Security Council in closed session on 22 July, Special Coordinator Ján Kubiš noted strong common ground and unity in the Council in support of UNSCOL and UNIFIL’s work in Lebanon. Mr. Kubiš’s briefing focused on the implementation of resolution 1701, related to the 2006 Israel-Lebanon conflict, as well as on his recent activities in the region.
    Read full press statement on UNSCOL’s website

    DPPA chief warns of dangerous paralysis in Middle East peace efforts
    Under-Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo briefed the Security Council on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question, on 23 July. The dangerous paralysis that prevails in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is fueling extremism and exacerbating tensions, leading to a loss of hope that peace can ever be achieved through negotiation, the USG told the Council. "The circumstances will hardly ever be ideal for advancing peace. But let us do our utmost with conviction, hope and creativity to support the creation of those circumstances,» the USG said.
    Read her full statement here
    Read more in UN News

    Regional approach needed to stem terrorist threat in the Sahel
    Mohamed Ibn Chambas, Special Representative and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS) briefed the Security Council on the developments in the region on 24 July. The peace and security environment in the region remains relatively stable despite worsening security in the entire Sahel. The SRSG hailed progress made in the consolidation of democracy through peaceful transfers of power. He also urged “governments and partners to redouble their efforts in defining a concerted approach to prevent a further expansion of the terrorist threat.”
    Read his full statement here


    Afghans deserve peace and the right to choose their representatives
    Under-Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo briefed the Security Council on the situation in Afghanistan on 26 July. The briefing focused on the upcoming Presidential election in September and the peace process in the country. "Afghans deserve peace and the right to choose their representatives. The UN remains committed to assist Afghanistan in its efforts for peace stability and prosperity," Ms. DiCarlo said.
    Read her full statement here

    Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed briefed the Council on implementation of the women, peace and security agenda in Afghanistan. "Afghan women, like women everywhere, must play a part in decisions that will affect their future," Ms. Mohammed said. 


    Afghanistan

    Women, peace and security in focus as senior UN officials visit Afghanistan
    Together with Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed, Exective Director of UNFPA, Natalia Kanem, and Head of UN Women, Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, Under-Secretary-General DiCarlo travelled to Afghanistan from 20 – 21 July. The  delegation focused on women, peace and security. Their discussions included meetings with a diverse group of women leaders and activists, hosted by First Lady Rula Ghani, and President Ashraf Ghani. “At the end of two days we have been impressed with the leadership at all levels of government from Kabul out to the local areas, where you see that there is an investment in people, in particular in women’s empowerment,” DSG Mohammed said. 
    Read more in UN News

     

    Youth underscore their key role in preventing violent extremism
    Young people should be at the forefront of preventing and responding to violent extremism, said participants at a UN-backed youth event held in Kabul. More than 80 youth, government officials, academics and religious scholars attended the event. The UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan is supporting a local peace initiative on promoting social cohesion, and the event was the first of a series of planned community discussions amongst youth and women in Kabul. Read the full story on UNAMA’s website

     

    Yemen

    Griffiths: "I believe that this war in Yemen is eminently resolvable"
    The Special Envoy for Yemen, Martin Griffiths, told a press briefing in Geneva on 23 July he believed " this war in Yemen is eminently resolvable." "Both parties continue to insist that they want a political solution and the military solution is not available, they remain committed to the Stockholm agreement in all its different aspects," he added.  
    Read the full story at OSESGY’s website

     

    Libya

    UN re-opens bidding on financial audit review of the two branches of the Central Bank of LibyaThe United Nations Office for Project Service (UNOPS), at the request of UNSMIL, re-opened the bidding process for a financial audit review of the two branches of the Central Bank of Libya (CBL) on 23 July. The tendering process will remain open for three weeks after which the UN will select the best offer based on international standards after having consulted the two CBL branches.
    Read the full story on UNSMIL’s website

     

    Somalia

    International Partners visit Galmudug
    A delegation of Somalia’s regional and international partners visited Dhusamareeb on 22 July to hear about developments in the Federal Member State of Galmudug and attend a ceremony marking initial steps in integration of some local security forces into the Somali National Army. The delegation included representatives of the African Union, Ethiopia, the European Union, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development, Italy, Kenya, Qatar, Turkey, and the United Nations. James Swan, Special Representative and Head of UNSOM, led the delegation.
    Read the full story on UNSOMS website

     


     

    Great Lakes 

    Assessment mission on reintegration of former combatants
    The Office of the Special Envoy for the Great Lakes undertook an assessment mission on reintegration of former Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda combatants, repatriated to Rwanda in November 2018. The mission concluded that most ex-combatants are resettled, but more support is needed to consolidate the process.
    For more information, please contact DPPA

     

    Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana 

    ASG Jenča underscores the importance of the Caribbean region
    The Assistant Secretary-General (ASG) for Europe, Central Asia and the Americas, Miroslav Jenča, visited Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana this week. In Trinidad and Tobago, he commended the Government’s leadership on peace and security and its commitment to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. The ASG also discussed UN–Caribbean Community (CARICOM) cooperation and national and regional issues. In Guyana, he met the Prime Minister, Foreign Secretary and the opposition leader, and they discussed local and regional issues. At the UN–CARICOM General meeting, Mr Jenca underscored the importance of the Caribbean region, especially in light of the Climate Summit and other high-level events in September. On UN – CARICOM cooperation, he noted: "We can all be proud of the great achievments it has yielded."
    For more information, please contact DPPA

     

    Colombia

    "There is no 'way to peace'. Peace is the only way": children of Arauca
    The UN Verification Mission in Colombia helped judge the first intercollegiate art contest on "Forgiveness, Reconciliation and Peace", held in the city of Arauca in northeastern Colombia on 22 July. The entries by the young artists were said to have impressed the jurors with different messages rejecting violence and calling for preserving peace. "There is no ‘way to peace’. Peace is the only way," said one mural depicting the laying down of weapons by former FARC-EP combatants. The activity was organized by the Colombian Reintegration and Normalization Agency (ARN).
    For more information, please contact DPPA


     

    "Building peace, territory and life"
    A two-day workshop on 'Building peace, territory and life' was held in the municipality of Chapparal in the southern deparment of Tolima on 24 – 25 July.  Public officials, leaders of social organizations, people in the process of reintegration, teachers and journalists attended the workshop. The objective was to work together against stigmatization and make an agreement for healthy coexistence, reconciliation and peace building in this region of the country. The workshop was possible with the support of the UN Verification Mission in Colombia, the Colombian Agency for Reintegration and Normalization, FARC and the University of Tolima.
    For more information, please contact DPPA

     

     

     

     

     

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  • 26 июл 2019

    Afghan women have “paid a high price” during their country’s nearly four decades of conflict, the United Nations deputy chief said on Friday, addressing the Security Council a day after Kabul had been hit with a fresh round of “horrific” bomb attacks.

  • 26 июл 2019

    Our main stories today: UN leaders call for a return to sea rescues in the Mediterranean, following Libya shipwreck; UN human rights chief denounces indifference to victims of Syrian airstrikes; World Food Programme doubles supplies to those affected by Ebola outbreak in DR Congo, and WHO urges more investment to eradicate hepatitis.

  • 26 июл 2019

    Mr. President,

    Distinguished Members of the Council,

    This is an important year for Afghanistan, as the population marks the 100th year of its independence. As the Deputy Secretary-General has just highlighted, the country is at a pivotal juncture with an unprecedented opportunity for peace. While a number of initiatives are ongoing, presidential elections are just nine weeks away.

    Allow me to update you briefly on political developments since the Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Afghanistan, Mr. Tadamichi Yamamoto, briefed the Council on 19 June.

    I will first turn to elections.

    Our message to the Afghan people is the need for the upcoming presidential election, scheduled for 28 September, to be credible and held on time.  We are pleased to once again provide technical assistance for the conduct of this election.

    I am pleased to report that the Independent Electoral Commission, or IEC, has made steady progress to prepare for the voting. I met with IEC members as well as with members of the Electoral Complaints Commission, or ECC, during our recent visit to receive an update on their plans and learn of the challenges they still face.  In addition to a large technical support team imbedded with both electoral bodies, the United Nations has also deployed two non-voting members to each Commission. They are experienced former electoral commissioners from Bulgaria, Ghana, Kenya, and Nepal appointed to provide advice to the commissions. The Afghan commissioners were appointed through a consultative process that included political parties, civil society and presidential candidates.

    Regarding the progress made, a USD 149 million election budget has been finalized. The Government has committed to cover a significant portion - USD 90 million. The international community has pledged to finance the remaining USD 59 million.

    The voter registration update exercise was just concluded. Over half a million more Afghans have registered, of which some 36 per cent are women. This is the first time that citizens were given an opportunity to review and make corrections to the 2018 voters list. The IEC announced a preliminary figure of 9.6 million registered voters for the upcoming election.

    The IEC is also working to implement Biometric Voter Verification and Electronic Results Transmission technology. If successfully implemented, they will introduce an additional layer of fraud mitigation and address specific post-election challenges observed in 2018.

    The security assessment of over 5,000 polling centers has been completed. Security arrangements for the campaign period are also being put in place. Security, however, has been a consistent concern for Afghan elections, often infringing on the right to vote, particularly of women and of those living in very insecure areas. We encourage the Afghan Government and the IEC to pay attention to the security of all voters, including women during this process.

    Ahead of the campaign, starting this weekend, the IEC also issued accreditation letters for presidential candidates’ agents. There are 18 presidential candidates; three of the candidates have women as vice presidential candidates on their slates.

    Despite the progress, challenges remain. Recruitment of thousands of polling staff has to be finalized, training of those staff as well as observers and candidates' agents is extremely important, the necessary equipment and materials shall need to be in place to complete all preparations in a timely fashion and deliver the upcoming election in a credible and transparent manner. With only nine weeks remaining to the polling and with the Commissions working against the clock, there is no room for delays of technical or political nature. Close collaboration among all actors is critical to ensure the remaining steps are completed according to the set electoral calendar.

    But successful elections are not determined by technical matters only. Maintaining a level playing field amongst all candidates is key for credible elections. The United Nations urges all actors to exercise restraint and show respect for the independence of the IEC and the ECC. We also encourage both Commissions to regularly engage with a broad range of stakeholders and ensure that the public is kept fully informed during the process.

    Similarly, we expect the candidates and other stakeholders to assume their important responsibility for the credibility of the electoral process. The overriding responsibility for a successful election lies with the political leaders themselves.

    Credible presidential elections are vital to give the newly elected president the authority needed to bring the country together in the peace process.

     

    Mr. President,

    Let me now turn to the peace process. As the Deputy Secretary-General has stated, all Afghans we met made clear their desire for peace now and view recent events as an unprecedented opportunity to achieve peace after so many decades of conflict.

    Direct talks between the United States and the Taliban continue. The first intra-Afghan Peace Conference co-hosted by Germany and Qatar took place from 7 to 8 July in Doha.

    While delegates, including government officials participated in their individual capacities, this was an important step forward towards one common objective: to start formal negotiations between the Government of Afghanistan and the Taliban to reach a sustainable peace agreement. Additional intra-Afghan conferences are being planned.

    Regional engagement to support an Afghan peace process has also intensified. From 10 to 11 July, representatives of China, Russia, and the United States held their third consultation on the Afghan peace process in Beijing. Pakistan joined the consultation. On 19 July, the fifth round of the China-Afghanistan-Pakistan Practical Cooperation Dialogue took place in Islamabad.

    Our interlocutors stressed that peace cannot come at any cost, particularly the democratic gains of the last 18 years. I was heartened to see women, as delegates, participating in the dialogue in Doha. As the Deputy Secretary-General has stressed earlier, women need to fully, effectively and directly participate in peace talks and negotiations for a peace process to be sustainable.

    A political solution to the conflict in Afghanistan remains more relevant than ever, as civilians continue to bear the brunt of the conflict. All too often, civilians are either injured or killed, including when caught in the cross fire, struck by explosive weapons, or deliberately targeted. We call on all parties to the conflict to respect international humanitarian law, to ensure access for humanitarian agencies to provide life-saving assistance and to distinguish between combatants and civilian targets to protect civilians from hostilities.

     

    Mr. President,

    Afghans deserve peace and the right to choose their representatives. The United Nations remains committed to assist Afghanistan in its efforts for peace, stability and prosperity. And as the Deputy-Secretary General said, we urge this Council to do the same.

    Thank you, Mr. President.

  • 26 июл 2019

    The relentless campaign of airstrikes in Syria has been met with a “collective shrug,” the top United Nations human rights official said on Friday, denouncing the world’s apparent indifference to the mounting civilian casualties a “failure of leadership” by the world’s most powerful countries.

  • 26 июл 2019

    Mogadishu, 25 July 2019 – Despite “considerable progress” in its political, economic, social and human rights situation over the past six years, “there is much more to do” in Somalia, a...

  • 25 июл 2019

    Our main stories today: senior UN officials condemn attacks on Somalia capital, and call for continued international support; the International Atomic Energy Agency and UN’s Economic and Social Council welcome new leaders; and the Food and Agriculture Organization warns of possible locust swarms in Horn of Africa and Yemen

  • 25 июл 2019

    UN Secretary-General António Guterres has condemned Wednesday’s deadly terror attacks in Somalia, that targeted the offices of the mayor of Mogadishu, reportedly killing six Government officials and injured several others.

  • 25 июл 2019

    Although Somalia has made “considerable progress” in its political, economic, social and human rights situation over the past six years, “there is much more to do,” a United Nations expert said on Thursday, urging the international community to assist.

  • 25 июл 2019

    Mr. Mohamed Ibn Chambas, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), presented...

  • 25 июл 2019

    GENEVA / MOGADISHU (25 July 2019) – The international community must continue to help Somalia strengthen its institutions and the justice and security sector ahead of the next elections,...

  • 25 июл 2019

    Mogadishu, July 2019

    Good Morning, ladies and gentlemen,

    Before I read my statement, I wish to request all to stand and observe a minute of silence, in honour of all...

  • 25 июл 2019

    FAIZABAD –  The participation of women in political and national processes is necessary for Afghanistan's development, say participants of a UNAMA-backed event in Faizabad,...

  • 24 июл 2019

    Progress has been made in consolidating democracy in West Africa and the Sahel, according to the United Nation’s Special Representative in the region on Wednesday, who cited successful elections and “political dialogues” as part of the advances made.

  • 24 июл 2019

    The problems of eradicating Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are not only medical, but also linked “to a variety of political and social factors”, the head of the UN mission in the country told the Security Council on Wednesday.

  • 24 июл 2019

    Mogadishu - The UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Somalia, James Swan, strongly condemns the suicide attack that took place in the offices of Mogadishu’s mayor today and which has reportedly led to...

  • 24 июл 2019

    A formal agreement between Liberia and the UN to supply peacekeeping personnel to serve in the UN Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA), marks an “immensely significant” transition for the former war-torn West African nation, its UN Ambassador said in New York on Tuesday.

  • 24 июл 2019

    @UN Photo

    Good afternoon. Thank you all very much for being here on this beautiful day and your interest indeed in the situation in Yemen.

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  • 24 июл 2019
    PRESS STATEMENT 14/2019

    Mogadishu – The UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Somalia, James Swan, strongly condemns the suicide attack that took place in the offices of Mogadishu’s mayor today and which has...

  • 23 июл 2019

    Our main stories today: UN officials warn of desperate situation for migrants and refugees in Libya; the UN peacebuilding chief calls for ‘tangible steps’ to alleviate the crisis in the Occupied Palestinian Territory and keep two-State solution alive; Idlib in Syria suffers more deadly attacks on civilians; Europe and Bangladesh deal with extreme weather events; and Angry Birds take on the climate crisis.

  • 23 июл 2019

    Our main stories today: UN officials warn of desperate situation for migrants and refugees in Libya; the UN peacebuilding chief calls for ‘tangible steps’ to alleviate the crisis in the Occupied Palestinian Territory and keep two-State solution alive; Idlib in Syria suffers more deadly attacks on civilians; Europe and Bangladesh deal with extreme weather events; and Angry Birds take on the climate crisis.

  • 23 июл 2019

    The “dangerous paralysis” that prevails in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is fuelling extremism and exacerbating tensions, leading to a “loss of hope” that peace can ever be achieved through negotiation, the UN’s Political and Peacebuilding chief told the Security Council on Tuesday.

  • 23 июл 2019

    The heads of the two key UN agencies championing refugees and migrants have called for an end to their “arbitrary detention” across Libya, following an agreement on Tuesday by European Union countries to offer those fleeing across the Mediterranean a safe berth through a new distribution mechanism.

  • 23 июл 2019

    Thank you Mr. President,

    The Israeli-Palestinian conflict continues to be locked in a dangerous paralysis that is fueling extremism and exacerbating tensions in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory.

    Тhere is a growing risk of more unilateral actions and the loss of hope that peace can be achieved through negotiations.

    This outcome is not inevitable. We need to support creating an environment conducive to advancing peace and paving the way for negotiations on all final status issues, including Jerusalem. In order to get there, we need leadership, political will, and a determination to make tangible progress, despite the difficulties.

    We must work together to bring Israelis and Palestinians back to the negotiating table in order to resolve the conflict on the basis of international law, relevant UN resolutions and previous agreements.

     

    Mr. President,

    Without the prospect of viable negotiations on the horizon, facts on the ground continue to undermine the possibility of achieving a two-State solution.

    In June, the District Court in Jerusalem ruled that four houses in the Alei Zahav settlement could be retroactively regularized under Israeli law, despite having been built on private Palestinian land.  This decision is the first implementation in practice of the so-called “market regularization” principle, according to which up to 2,000 housing units in settlements could be legalized.

    Further, on 8 July, the Jerusalem District Planning Committee approved for deposit a plan for the addition of 48 housing units in the Gilo settlement in East Jerusalem.

    I reiterate that settlements remain a substantial obstacle to peace and are a violation of international law.

     

    Mr. President,

    Demolitions and seizures of Palestinian-owned structures by Israeli authorities also continued. 66 structures were demolished or seized, mostly on the grounds of lack of Israeli-issued building permits, which are nearly impossible for Palestinians to obtain. This practice must stop.

    According to OCHA, this resulted in the displacement of 90 Palestinians, including 58 children.

    On 11 June, Israel’s High Court dismissed a petition by the Palestinian residents of the Wadi Hummus/Sur Bahir neighbourhood of East Jerusalem, giving them until 18 July 2019 to demolish nine buildings due to their proximity to the separation barrier. The structures were demolished by Israeli authorities on 22 July, resulting in the displacement of 24 Palestinians, including 14 children. As Deputy Special Coordinator McGoldrick stated yesterday, Israel’s policy of destroying Palestinian property is not compatible with its obligations under international humanitarian law and contributes to the risk of forcible transfer facing many Palestinians in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem.

    On 27 June, six Palestinian-owned structures in the Bethlehem community of Zatara al Kurshan were demolished, displacing some 46 people.

    On 10 July, a Palestinian family was evicted from a property in the Silwan neighbourhood of East Jerusalem. This was done after the Court ruled in favour of an Israeli organization, which had obtained ownership of the majority of the property.

     

    Mr. President,

    Members of the Security Council,

    The past month has again seen a reduction of violence in Gaza, while protests at the perimeter fence have continued. One Palestinian was killed by Israel Defense Forces (IDF), and another 736 were injured, including 234 children and 39 women.

    There were also fewer launchings of incendiary balloons and kites by Hamas and other Palestinian militants from Gaza. Despite this, some 130 fires were started by some 100 devices in Israel during the reporting period.

    Similarly, there has been a reduction in the number of rockets launched by militants towards Israel since the last dangerous escalation in May. Two rockets were fired during the reporting period, causing no injuries or damage.

    The launching of rockets and mortars towards Israeli civilian populations is prohibited by international humanitarian law – Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad must cease this practice immediately.

    Sadly, the reporting period also saw continued violent incidents in the occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem.

    On 27 June, a 21-year-old Palestinian was shot and killed by an Israeli policeman after he allegedly shot fireworks towards Israeli forces during clashes in East Jerusalem. Clashes ensued in the area for several days, during which 88 Palestinians were injured.

    On 12 July, a 9-year old Palestinian boy was shot and severely injured during clashes with ISF in the West Bank village of Kafr Qaddum. I call on Israel to promptly launch a thorough investigation and reiterate that children’s lives and rights must come ahead of any other consideration. They must be protected from all forms of violence.

    In addition, Israeli security forces injured 154 Palestinians, including 14 children, in clashes that erupted across the West Bank.

    On 6 July, a vehicle driven by a Palestinian reportedly rammed into a group of IDF personnel near the entrance of Hizma village, north of Jerusalem, injuring five soldiers.

    Settler-related violence also continued. According to OCHA, six Palestinians were injured in six attacks by Israelis. At the same time, two Israelis were injured by stones thrown by Palestinians.

    I condemn all attacks on Palestinian and Israeli civilians alike and call on all sides to refrain from violence. All perpetrators must be held accountable for their acts.

     

    Mr. President,

    Allow me to return to the situation in Gaza.

    The UN continues to work closely with Egypt to mediate and de-escalate tensions. While our joint efforts are beginning to bear fruit, I remain deeply concerned by the humanitarian, economic and political situation there.

    The shortage of medicines, equipment and personnel continue to impede the ability of health providers to meet the needs of patients, including those severely injured during the weekly protests at the perimeter fence.

    Since the last round of UN and Egyptian-led mediation, the Gaza fishing zone has been expanded from 10 to 15 nautical miles. Israel has also returned 44 confiscated fishing boats to the Gaza Strip and eased some of the conditions for travel of Gaza-based businessmen.

    I welcome these developments and urge the continuation and expansion of such actions.

     

    Mr. President,

    In line with agreed understandings, the UN is accelerating the implementation of the September 2018 and April 2019 Ad-Hoc Liaison Committee packages, which include interventions that have already started to improve the situation in Gaza.

    In this context, the UN’s efforts on job creation through UNDP and UNRWA, have thus far created some 9,000 job opportunities including around 3,000 for women. UN Women has also initiated a smaller programme targeting some 250 vulnerable women in Gaza. A recent assessment of the programme revealed that 91% of the beneficiaries had not earned any income prior to this programme. About 83% of the women said that the opportunities improved their livelihoods, 71% said their interhousehold tension has decreased due to the availability of income, and 55% of them reported that the earned income allowed them to participate in decision making at a household level.

    The current calm must be sustained in order to gradually introduce longer-term interventions that will support Gaza’s sustainable development. I take this opportunity to thank the Member States that have contributed to date and strongly urge others to support these vital efforts, particularly in the areas of job creation, healthcare, water and sanitation, and energy.

    Yet, the root of Gaza’s problems remains political. I call on all Palestinian factions to take concrete steps to ensure the reunification of Gaza and the West Bank under a single, democratic, and legitimate national government. Gaza is, and must remain, an integral part of a future Palestinian state as part of the two-State solution.

     

    Mr. President,

    Discussions aimed at resolving the Palestinian Authority’s (PA) financial crisis are ongoing, but no solution has yet been found.  For the fifth consecutive month, the Palestinian Government has refused to receive Israel’s partial transfer of tax revenues owed to it.  Despite the PA’s announced austerity measures and the support package committed by Qatar, the PA remains under tremendous strain and may soon reach the breaking point.

    The economy is increasingly showing signs of decline, with a noticeable reduction of purchasing power contributing to an overall reduction in economic activities.

    I call on both sides to engage in a constructive manner to ensure compliance with the Paris Protocol on Economic Relations.

    In the meantime, it is critical to adopt temporary measures to address the PA’s fiscal crisis and I encourage Israel and the Palestinian Authority to work together to find such solutions.

    The recent decision by the League of Arab States to support with up to USD 100 million per month the Palestinian Authority should provide a welcome respite until a viable solution is found.

    The recent Memoranda of Understanding between the Government of the Palestinian Authority and Jordan, in the areas of energy, health and transportation are also welcome.

    During the reporting period we have seen additional international support for Palestine’s economic development. I note the 3rd High-Level Conference on Cooperation among East Asian Countries for Palestinian Development, under the co-chairpersonship of Japan and Palestine.

    I also note the “Peace to Prosperity” economic workshop that took place in Bahrain on 25-26 June, which was attended by government officials, business leaders, representatives of international organizations and religious leaders, among others.

    Humanitarian and economic support for the Palestinian population is crucial to creating an environment conducive to viable negotiation. Such measures should be followed by a comprehensive peace agreement that addresses all final status issues.

     

    Mr. President,

    In closing, I would like to emphasize the severity of the situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory and the urgent need for tangible steps to reverse the negative trajectory.

    The circumstances will hardly ever be ideal for advancing peace. But let us do our utmost with conviction, hope and creativity to support the creation of those circumstances. The United Nations remains committed to supporting Palestinians and Israelis in their efforts to end the conflict and to realizing the vision of two States, living side by side in peace and security.

    Thank you.

  • 23 июл 2019

    @UN Photo

    Good afternoon. Thank you all very much for being here on this beautiful day and your interest indeed in the situation in Yemen.

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  • 23 июл 2019

    KABUL – Young people should be at the forefront of preventing and responding to violent extremism, said participants at a UN-backed youth event held in Kabul.

    More than 80 youth, government...

  • 22 июл 2019

    Our main stories today: UN condemns Israel’s destruction of Palestinian property; the head of the IAEA dies at 72; UK troops will bolster Mali mission; UNESCO chief condemns Afghan journalist’s murder; Somalia commits to ending conflict-related sexual violence.  

  • 22 июл 2019

    Restoring confidence, promoting transparency, and supporting the reunification of Libya’s financial and economic institutions are crucial to Libya’s stability and the prosperity....

  • 22 июл 2019

    KABUL - The following is a transcript of the opening remarks delivered by the Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Afghanistan, Tadamichi Yamamoto, at the beginning of the Joint...

  • 22 июл 2019

    The United Kingdom is to send a contingent of 250 troops to Mali next year, to support the UN’s peacekeeping operation in the country, MINUSMA.

  • 22 июл 2019

    Mogadishu – A delegation of Somalia’s regional and international partners visited Dhusamareeb on 22 July 2019, to be updated on developments in the Federal Member State of Galmudug and to attend a ceremony marking initial steps...

  • 22 июл 2019

    The head of the UN body that oversees nuclear activities across the world has died aged 72, it was announced on Monday. In a statement, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) confirmed the passing of Director General Yukiya Amano, with “deepest sadness”.

  • 21 июл 2019

    UN Special Coordinator Jan Kubis at the press stakeout after briefing the UN Security Council

    I was very glad that for the second time I was able to...

  • 21 июл 2019

    The UN deputy chief issued an impassioned plea on Sunday for Afghans to reconcile with the past and put “women at the centre” of all efforts to forge a durable peace, and a truly inclusive political process where women’s voices are truly heard. 

  • 19 июл 2019

    The Colombian peace process is an outstanding example of how much support the United Nations can provide when the Security Council is ‘firmly united’, a senior UN envoy said on Friday, calling for the 15-member body’s continued commitment as the country works to overcome secure lasting peace. 

  • 19 июл 2019

    In today’s Daily Brief: UN stands in solidarity with Japan; avoid panic over DR Congo Ebola emergency; ‘transformative shift’ needed towards family-friendly work policies; hottest June EVER; Venezuelan migrant dangers; stop targeting Afghanistan civilians call.

  • 19 июл 2019

    Señor Presidente, distinguidos miembros del Consejo:

    Es un honor presentar el más reciente informe del...

  • 19 июл 2019

    The “deliberate targeting of educational facilities” during armed conflict is “a war crime”, the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) said on Friday after a bomb detonated near the entrance to Kabul University, in the country’s capital. 

  • 19 июл 2019


     

    13 - 19 July 2019

    This Week in DPPA aims to keep you abreast of developments and events on the agenda of the UN Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, at UN HQ and in the field, and especially those that sometimes "fly under the radar".

     

    New York 

    Joint Programme’s contribution to conflict prevention and peacebuilding: High-Level Partner Event 
    Under-Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo chaired the High-Level Partner Event of the Joint UNDP-DPPA Programme on Building National Capacities for Conflict Prevention on 15 July. The event was held on the sidelines of the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF).  “The work of the Joint Programme provides a unique vehicle for connecting the work of the peace and security pillar with development efforts on the ground”, Ms. DiCarlo said in her closing remarks. Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed, UNDP Administrator Achim Steiner and Assistant Secretary-General Miroslav Jenča, and Tunisian Minister of Foreign Affairs Khemaies Jhinaoui attended the event.  
    Watch the event on UN Web TV

     

    Workshop on Digital Technologies and Conflict Prevention 
    DPPA’s Policy and Mediation Division (PMD) recently hosted a workshop, organized in consultation with DPO, ODA and UNIDIR, on digital technologies, conflict prevention and the UN peace and security mandate. The workshop brought together colleagues from within the peace and security pillar, EOSG, OHCHR and UNU, as well as experts from academia, the private sector (including Facebook and Microsoft) and NGOs, including Access Now and the World Economic Forum. A total of 40 people participated in person, some more participants followed the conversation via conference call. On the workshop’s first day different sessions addressed the implications of digital technologies for the evolving landscape of conflict, conflict prevention and preventive diplomacy, protection issues and electoral assistance. On the second day, participants discussed follow up to the High-Level Panel on Digital Cooperation and other multilateral processes before engaging in a scenario exercise designed to test the application of our existing tools, especially the Secretary-General’s good offices, to a (fictitious) serious cyber incident that risked exacerbating existing tensions between conflict parties in a combustible region. A report of the workshop, outlining next steps, is being prepared.
    For more information, please contact DPPA

     

    Security Council

    Opportunity for resolution of conflict in eastern Ukraine chance to achieve greater peace and security in Europe
    Under-Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo briefed the Security Council on the situation in Ukraine on 16 July. "In a regional and global environment that is increasingly fragile, the opportunity for the resolution of the conflict in eastern Ukraine is also a chance to achieve greater peace and security in Europe. It should not be missed", she told the Council.
    Read her full remarks here

     

    "Young people care about peace"
    Jayathma Wickramanayake, the UN Secretary-General's Envoy on Youth, addressed the Security Council meeting on maintenance of international peace and security and the implementation of the youth, peace and security agenda on 17 July. Her main message was that "young people care about peace". She also made clear that “young women and men still suffer from stereotypes, myths and policy panics that harm their agency and affect realizing their full potential for peace”. With the adoption of resolution 2250 (2015) in 2015, Member States, among other things, were urged to provide young people with a conducive environment for violence-prevention activities and peacebuilding effort.
    Read the full story on the UN News website

     

    Special Envoy encouraged by signs of progress
    Special Envoy Martin Griffiths briefed the Security Council on the situation in Yemen on 18 July. He said he was encouraged by signs of progress in Hudaydah, but warned that Yemen is near the frontlines of a potential tragedy arising from tensions in the region. "We need to prevent this to reduce regional tensions, to save lives and to give Yemen a prospect for peace rather than an enlarged war."
    Read his full remarks here

     

    UN mission transition is moment of hope, potential and promise, Security Council told
    "A mission transition is usually the result of progress towards peace. It is a moment of hope, potential and promise; an opportunity to re-engage and re-energize our commitment." Nationally-owned and forward-looking transitions are a priority for the entire United Nations, Secretary-General António Guterres stressed during a Security Council briefing on strengthening partnerships for successful nationally-owned transitions on 18 July. "We must prioritize and strengthen partnerships – with national stakeholders, across the UN system and with International Financial Institutions, and with Member States – for collective action to ensure their success." 
    Read his full remarks here

     

    Mixed assessment of Colombian peace process
    "The assessment of the peace process is mixed,” Carlos Ruiz Massieu, Special Representative for Colombia said during his briefing to the Council on 19 July. On the one hand, efforts by the Government to advance the reintegration of former FARC-EP members have begun showing concrete results. On the other hand, security in conflict-affected areas remains of grave concern. In addition, he noted that the UN remains gravely concerned about the situation of social leaders and human rights defenders. "The plight of hundreds of brave leaders under threat around the country is unacceptable." 
    Read his full remarks here

     

    Great Lakes

    Special Envoy chairs meeting on DRC 
    The 24th meeting of the Technical Support Committee of the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework for the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the region opened on 16 July in Nairobi, Kenya, under the chairmanship of Special Envoy for the Great Lakes region Huang Xia, the African Union and the International Conference for the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR – CIRGL). 
    For more information, please contact DPPA

     

    Guinea-Bissau

    Citizens visit capital on Nelson Mandela Day 
    As part of the commemoration of Nelson Mandela International Day on 18 July, a group of 18 citizens from the most remote regions of Guinea-Bissau visited the state institutions of their country. The group, representing citizens from the regions of Quinara, Bafatá, Cacheu and the Autonomous Sector of Bissau visited the government Palace, where they delivered messages to the Prime Minister during a ministerial session, shook hands with the President at the Presidential Palace, discussed with their representatives at the National Assembly, and were given a tour at the Military Museum in the Amura fortress. Participants were also given a lecture on Nelson Mandela’s life and legacy at UNIOGBIS Headquarters. 
    Read the full story on UNIOGBIS website

     

    Libya

    SRSG visits Abu Dhabi 
    Special Representative and Head of UNSMIL Ghassan Salamé met with Sheikh Adbullah bin Zayed, Foreign Minister of the United Arab Emirates, in Abu Dhabi on 17 July. They discussed ways to end the ongoing fighting in Libya and return to a political process. Mr. Salamé stressed the importance of adhering to a unified roadmap for reuniting the Libyans and helping them to agree and reconcile. 
    For more information, please contact DPPA

     

     

     

     

     

    Somalia

    UN Envoy visits Jubaland, Hirshabelle and South West State, calls for good relations between Federal Member States and the Federal Government 
    James Swan, the new Special Representative for Somalia and Head of UNSOM, continued his visits to regional centres this week. In Kismayo, Jubaland, on 15 July, he expressed his solidarity in the wake of last week’s deadly terrorist attack. He met with Jubaland’s President Ahmed Mohamed Islam 'Madobe’ and other administrative officials, and their discussions focused on security, economic development, and governance. 
    Read the full story on UNSOM’s website

    In Jowhar, Hirshabelle, on 17 July, he met with President Mohamed Abdi Ware. “We had encouraging and fruitful talks with President [Mohamed Abdi] Ware and his cabinet on a wide range of issues, including the need to strengthen the state-building process in Somalia,” Special Representative for Somalia James Swan told local media after meeting with the state’s leadership.
    Read the full story on UNSOM’s website

    Continuing to Baidoa, the capital of South West State, on 18 July, Special Representative Swan met with President Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed ‘Laftagareen’. "Part of the reason I’m here is to help strengthen our collaboration regarding political, capacity-building and humanitarian activities, in addition to economic development and state-building efforts,” Mr. Swan said. 
    Read the full story on UNSOM’s website

     

    UN Peackeepers awarded medals for distinguished service 
    At a ceremony in Mogadishu on 17 July, Special Representative James Swan awarded medals to United Nations Guard Unit (UNGU) officers for distinguished service. The soldiers belonging to the UN Guard Unit 5 were awarded the United Nations Medal for Special Service, normally conferred to military and police personnel, who served the UN with distinction. 
    Read the full story on UNSOM’s website

     

    Yemen

    New agreements reached in Hudaydah 
    The Redeployment Coordination Committee (RCC) held its fifth joint meeting on 14 and 15 July aboard a UN vessel on the high seas. RCC Chair Lieutenant General Michael A. Lollesgaard facilitated a discussion on steps to implement the Hudaydah Agreement. Meeting face-to-face for the first time since February 2019, RCC members took stock of their earlier agreements on the redeployment of forces as envisaged in the Hudaydah Agreement. After a recent uptick in ceasefire violations in Hudaydah city and governorate, the parties were keen on finding ways to de-escalate tensions. They agreed on a mechanism and new measures to reinforce the ceasefire and de-escalation, to be put in place as soon as possible with support from UNMHA
    For more information, please contact DPPA

     

    Iraq

    Youth workshop in Najaf 
    A three-day workshop organized by the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) and partners concluded in Najaf Governate on 13 July. Under the theme “Iraqi Youth: Pioneers for Dialogue and Stability”, this was the fifth in a series of workshops taking place across Iraq throughout 2019. During the workshop, a group of 22 young women and men discussed a number of challenges identified as important by youth in Najaf Governorate. 
    Read the full story on UNAMI’s website

     

    Short film festival on minorities and human rights 
    UNAMI’s Human Rights Office arranged a short film festival in Alqosh District, Duhok Governate on 16 July. With a focus on minorities and human rights in Iraq, the festival gathered 35 Christians and Yezedis, mostly woman, including students, activists, and representatives of woman associations and NGOs. 
    Read the full story on UNAMI’s website

     

    Afghanistan

    Continued partnership with Afghanistan Independent Human Rights Commission
    New Commissioners and a new Chairperson for the Afghanistan Independent Human Rights Commission (AIHRC) were announced this week. The UN looks forward to continuing to work closely with the AIHRC as its role in safeguarding human rights remains crucial, especially so in the context of ongoing talks around peace. 
    Read the full story on UNAMA’s website

     

    Colombia

    Peace process in Colombia an example for the international community  
    A visit to the Territorial Area of ​​Training and Reintegration (ETCR) in Caldono, Cauca on 14 July concluded the visit of the Security Council to Colombia. They were accompanied by the Special Representative and head of the UN Verification Mission in Colombia, Carlos Ruiz Massieu, and representatives of the national government, local authorities and FARC. "The peace process of Colombia continues to be, not just an example for Latin America, but for the international community", Gustavo Meza-Cuadra, President of the Security Council for the month of July and Permanent Representative of Peru to the UN said at the end of the visit. 
    Read the full story on the Verification Mission in Colombia’s website (Spanish) 

     

    Ex-combatants inaugurate project to transform the wood 
    The UN Verification Mission participated in the launch of the community reintegration project “Wood factory” led by a group of former combatants in Carmen del Darién, Chocó department on 15 July. The project seeks to offer housing solutions to local families and other services while promoting environmental sustainability. This is an example of reconciliation because of the participation of ethnic territorial organizations, who facilitated the use of the land which has been a decisive factor in furthering the reintegration process. The project is supported by the Colombian Reintegration Agency and the UN Verification Mission. 
    For more information, please contact DPPA

     

    Former FARC-EP combatants participate in agricultural fair for the first time 
    Coffee, handicrafts, sacha inchi, bee honey, buffalo meat, fruit pulp, backpacks were just some of the products that the former FARC-EP combatants were offering to the 200,000 people who visited Agroexpo 2019, the most important agricultural fair in Colombia. On 18 July, the UN Verification Mission in Colombia accompanied the inauguration of the stand of 15 former ex-combatants, representing the 135 cooperatives in charge of implementing the productive projects that former combatants develop as part of their socio-economic reintegration. “FARC ex-combatants’ participation in this event is very important for their economic reintegration process. They are sowing and harvesting peace. The Mission is very committed to continuing accompanying this process," said Alessandro Preti, head of the reintegration unit at the UN Verification Mission. 
    For more information, please contact DPPA

     

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