The UN Special Envoy for Yemen, Hans Grundberg, concluded today a visit to Moscow where he met with Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, Alexander Sergeevich Alimov, and other officials. They discussed the latest developments in Yemen and exchanged views on ongoing efforts to return to an inclusive, Yemeni-led political process under UN auspices. The Special Envoy underlined the complexity of the conflict and the…
UNMISS peacekeepers from Rwanda strengthen protection and confidence of displaced women and girls
MALAKAL - “Those who want to hurt us will think twice because we now know how to defend ourselves and keep our sisters safe." The strongest of messages for anyone thinking of threatening women and girls in the displacement camp in Malakal coming from youth leader, Saju James, after participating in specialized self-defense training by robust Rwandan peacekeepers serving with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan. "Many of us women have been…
Tambura residents call for trauma recovery support during UNMISS visit
TAMBURA - As the hum of helicopter blades breaks the stillness of the morning, residents in the Tambura displacement camp stir to life under their makeshift tarpaulin and thatched shelters. Children pause mid-play, and elders step out into the open to look skyward. The arrival of the United Nations helicopter signals the first time the peacekeeping mission has been able to visit the area since closing its temporary base in January 2026. The…
SRSG Kaha Imnadze participates in a High-Level Dialogue on Global Health Diplomacy
ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan
In Fataki, thousands of displaced persons find refuge near the MONUSCO base
Following the displacement of thousands of families seeking refuge near the MONUSCO base, a delegation from the United Nations Fifth Committee visited the site to assess needs and the impact of actions undertaken in support of the protection of civilians, alongside the Nepalese contingent and local authorities.
The United Nations Support Office in Haiti takes flight
The arrival of the civilian helicopter, contracted by DOS marks an important step to establish UNSOH, in logistics and operational mobility.
Government takes responsibility for last United Nations Protection of Civilians site in South Sudan
MALAKAL - When civil war erupted in 2013, hundreds of thousands of people fled for their lives, seeking sanctuary at United Nations peacekeeping bases across South Sudan. After providing emergency protection to those in imminent danger, the mission later established United Nations Protection of Civilians sites, which provided security and access for humanitarians to support vulnerable families. Over the years, displaced families continued to…
Rebels with a cause: How Cypriot youth are building peace, one birdhouse at a time
In an island that often is defined by division, a group of young Cypriots are demonstrating that the ground beneath our feet it is a home.
Secretary-General
Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General – on the West Bank
The Secretary-General condemns the Israeli Government’s 15 February decision to resume land registration procedures in Area C of the occupied West Bank, following a cabinet decision in May 2025. The decision could lead to the dispossession of Palestinians of their property and risks expanding Israeli control over land in the area. Such measures, including Israel’s continued presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, are not only…
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Structured Dialogue: National Reconciliation and Human Rights Track and Libyan civil society representatives abroad exchange views
TRIPOLI – During the second in-person meeting in Tripoli from 8 to 12 February, members of the Structured Dialogue’s National Reconciliation and Human Rights Track addressed the threat of judiciary fragmentation. They also discussed interlinkages with the Governance and Security Tracks, including how electoral processes and the fragile security context impact human rights. Members highlighted persistent legal, institutional and security…
Transcript of UNMIT Press Conference Date: 11th January 2007 Venue: UNMIT Conference Room B Speaker: SRSG Atul Khare Topic: Update on activities over the past week UNMIT Spokesperson Allison Cooper: Good morning everybody…
Transcript of UNMIT Press Conference March 4, 2007 12 Noon Obrigado Barracks Caicoli, Dili Allison Cooper, UNMIT Spokesperson: Thanks for coming to the press this afternoon; sorry for the delay, we were waiting until the…
Transcript of the Press Conference with the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Timor-Leste, Atul Khare for the visit of Dr Nafis Sadik, UN Secretary-General Special Envoy for HIV/AIDS in Asia and the Pacific…
UNMIT Spokesperson Allison Cooper: Good afternoon everybody. Today we are delighted to have the Security Council Delegation here. The Head of Delegation Ambassador Kumalo will make a statement on behalf of the delegation and…
Allison Cooper, Spokesperson: Good afternoon everybody. Thank you for coming to our press briefing. Not much from me this morning except there is a new statement here by the Secretary General of the United Nations following…
Timor-Leste, 10 July 2012 - World Population Day is being celebrated tomorrow (11/07) to raise awareness of the importance of population issues and their relationship to health and development. This year's theme in Timor…
21ST February, 2007 Dili - I am aware that over the past two weeks there has been an increase in violent incidents in Dili. This is presenting challenges for the people of Dili as violence is interrupting their daily life. I…
23rd February, 2007 - UNPol is investigating this morning's incident in which a Timorese national was fatally injured, and two others were injured, at an internally displaced persons' camp near the Dili airport. UNPol advises…
The Electoral Certification Team (ECT) is an independent body appointed by the Secretary-General pursuant to Security Council resolution 1704 (2006) to assess whether the electoral process for the 2007 Presidential and…
The top UN envoy in Timor-Leste today formally congratulated Dr. José Ramos-Horta on his victory in the country's presidential election. President-elect Ramos-Horta will be sworn in as the country's second president at a…
UNMIT, Dili, October 5th, 2006 – I am deeply grateful to the President, Prime Minister, and the President of Parliament for their joint statement of this morning, on the necessity of the upcoming Independent Commission of…
SRSG Khare welcomes Salsinha surrender, calls for renewed efforts to strengthen rule of law in Timor-Leste Today in Dili, a dozen armed fugitives wanted in connection with the attacks of 11 February formally handed themselves…