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Security Council Briefing- 18 February 2026
Thank you, Madam President. This is a pivotal moment in the Middle East. After years of devastating conflict and immense human suffering, there is an opening, one that could allow the region to move in a different direction. But that opening is neither assured nor indefinite. The decisions taken in the coming weeks – by the parties and by members of this Council – will determine whether it is sustained. Our collective efforts must now consolidate…
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Remarks of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Libya, Hanna S. Tetteh, to the Security Council on the situation in Libya
Today, Special Representative of the Secretary General, Hanna Tetteh, briefed the UN Security Council on the latest developments in Libya.
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SRSG Hanna Tetteh’s message on the occasion of Ramadan 2026
As the holy month of Ramadan begins, we extend our warmest wishes to all the people of Libya. Ramadan, the sacred time of fasting, prayer, and reflection, invites us to pause and reconnect with the values that lie at the heart of faith and community: compassion, patience, humility, and generosity. It is a moment to renew our commitment to one another and to the greater good we all share. In a period marked by challenges and differing perspectives…
UNRCCA co-organizes a thematic session on “Climate Security and Health and Environmental Diplomacy" within the framework of the High-level Dialogue on Global Health Diplomacy
ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan
Bunia: MONUSCO supports military justice with a modern technical and training facility
This new infrastructure should improve the operational and technical capabilities of the military prosecutor's office.
Beni Territory: Civil society receives a modern building from MONUSCO to strengthen peace and dialogue
Costing a total of US$48,681, the building was constructed in three months, with the active participation of the community.
UNMISS peacekeepers assess evolving security situation in Eastern Equatoria during four-day patrol
TORIT - In response to security concerns in Eastern Equatoria, a patrol of 60 uniformed and civilian peacekeepers made the challenging 280-kilometer-long journey by road from South Sudan’s capital, Juba, to Torit. Their four-day mission aimed to assess the situation and engage with affected communities following clashes in Narus in mid-January, which caused casualties and displacement of civilians towards the border with Kenya. Led by the Head of…
UN extends best wishes to all Somalis for Ramadan
At the start of the Holy Month of Ramadan, the United Nations in Somalia extends its best wishes to all Somalis during this time.
Have Your Say: Libyans from across the country can put forward their ideas and recommendations to the Structured Dialogue
TRIPOLI – Libyan citizens from across the country are encouraged to ‘Have Your Say’ and contribute their ideas and recommendations on the themes of the Structured Dialogue (SD) by completing the online survey with results being fed back into the SD discussions, and to UN leadership. The survey, which has key questions covering the four tracks of the SD – governance, economy, security and national reconciliation and human rights – is open to all…
Ituri: MONUSCO trains students on child rights protection
"This training gives us a solid foundation to raise awareness in our communities and defend children's rights."
The United Nations Interim Force for Abyei (UNISFA) joined the world in commemorating this year’s International Day of Peace at the mission Headquarters in Abyei. The ceremony, held under this year’s theme ‘Act Now for a…
The United Nations Interim Force for Abyei (UNISFA) joined the world in commemorating this year’s International Day of Peace at the mission Headquarters in Abyei. The ceremony, held under this year’s theme ‘Act Now for a…
The United Nations Interim Force for Abyei (UNISFA) joined the world in commemorating this year’s International Day of Peace at the mission Headquarters in Abyei. The ceremony, held under this year’s theme ‘Act Now for a…
The Personal Envoy of the United Nations Secretary-General on Cyprus, Ms. María Ángela Holguín Cuéllar visited the island from 11-18 September 2025 in preparation for upcoming meetings to be hosted by the Secretary-General in…
Our warring world is crying out for peace. This year’s International Day of Peace urges each of us to give voice to that call. Around the world lives are being ripped apart,...
Our warring world is crying out for peace. This year’s International Day of Peace urges each of us to give voice to that call. Around the world lives are being ripped apart, childhoods extinguished, and basic human dignity…
1. The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf; the President of the European Council, António Costa; the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen; and the Secretary-General of the…
The UN peacekeeping mission in Lebanon (UNIFIL) on Friday called on the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) to refrain from further strikes and fully withdraw from Lebanese territory after Israeli strikes endangered peacekeepers and…
A brief roundup of United Nations-related political and peacebuilding events and developments globally. Syria’s path remains fragile, Pedersen tells Security Council in latest briefing On 18 September, the Special Envoy of…
To mark this year’s International Day of Peace, the United Nations is releasing Peace is a Verb, a powerful spoken word piece by Nigerian poet and newly appointed UN Global Advocate for Peace, Maryam Bukar Hassan. First…
Last night’s strikes by Israel in south Lebanon are violations of Security Council resolution 1701 and put the fragile stability that has been built since November of last year at risk. They further undermine civilians’…