A senior United Nations official on Monday hailed the European Union (EU) as “a major economic and diplomatic actor and a strong advocate of multilateralism.” UN Assistant Secretary-General for Political Affairs Khaled Khiari was speaking during the Security Council’s annual debate on cooperation between the two organizations in the areas of peace and security. “In an increasingly complex and uncertain international environment, sustained […]European Union support for the UN ‘more vital than ever’, Security Council hears
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A senior United Nations official on Monday hailed the European Union (EU) as “a major economic and diplomatic actor and a strong advocate of multilateralism.” UN Assistant Secretary-General for Political Affairs Khaled Khiari was speaking during the Security Council’s annual debate on cooperation between the two organizations in the areas of peace and security. “In an increasingly complex and uncertain international environment, sustained […]Gaza ceasefire still fragile as cold turns deadly, Security Council hears
December 17, 2025 by 1 Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The ceasefire in Gaza remains fragile, while humanitarians continue to face obstructions in delivering aid to the people, a senior UN official working to promote greater peace in the region told the Security Council on Tuesday. Ramiz Alakbarov, Deputy Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, provided the update […]DR Congo: Rising insecurity in the east impedes diplomatic progress, Security Council hears
August 25, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN has strongly condemned recent attacks carried out by the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) armed group in several locations in North Kivu province in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The attacks, which took place between 9 and 16 August in the localities of […]‘There is no military solution’ to end Israel-Palestine conflict, Security Council hears, as starvation stalks the Gaza Strip
August 11, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. It’s essential to work towards a two-State solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict as the international community addresses the reality of starvation on the ground in Gaza, the Security Council heard on Sunday. Two top UN officials warned that the Israeli cabinet’s green light this week for a […]Haitian capital ‘paralysed and isolated’ by gang violence, Security Council hears
July 3, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. 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. Since January, the UN Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH), recorded over 4,000 individuals […]Ukraine: Hopes for peace on life support, Security Council hears
June 2, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. A glimmer of hope for peace in Ukraine has been overshadowed by a devastating new wave of Russian attacks, UN officials told the Security Council on Thursday, warning of soaring civilian casualties and a worsening humanitarian crisis that could derail a diplomatic end to the war. “The […]Syria’s political transition at risk due to Israeli military action, Security Council hears
April 11, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Recent military actions by Israel are undermining Syria’s political transition and the chances of a new security pact between the two countries, a senior UN official told the Security Council on Thursday. “Syria’s opportunity to stabilise after 14 years of conflict must be supported and protected, for […]LIVE NOW: ‘Abject fear’ returns to Gaza, Security Council hears, as UN calls for urgent renewal of ceasefire and hostage releases
March 19, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Stay on top of the latest news: 18 March 2025 07:49 pm UNFPA: ’Every pregnancy these days is a struggle’ in Gaza © UNFPA / Yasmeen Sous Two weeks into her ninth month of pregnancy, Roozan Abu Jbarah hoped she would manage to give birth safely. “I’ve […]Sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine paramount, Security Council hears
February 18, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. A senior UN political affairs official on Monday reaffirmed that any peace deal in Ukraine must respect the country’s sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity, in accordance with the UN Charter and international law. Briefing ambassadors in the Security Council ahead of the third anniversary of Russia’s full-scale […]Israel UNRWA ban will undermine Gaza ceasefire, Security Council hears
January 29, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The implementation of new Israeli laws banning the UN Palestine refugee agency, UNRWA – set to take effect on Thursday – will heighten instability and deepen despair in the occupied Palestinian territory, the Security Council has heard. Briefing ambassadors in New York on Tuesday, UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe […]Support for Haiti needed now ‘more than ever’, Security Council hears
January 23, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Haiti is showing signs of progress on the political front despite serious setbacks in terms of security, the Special Representative and Head of the UN office in the country, BINUH, told the Security Council on Wednesday. Maria Isabel Salvador updated ambassadors on the situation in the Caribbean […]
