This article is published in association with United Nations. The start of a second phase of a stabilisation plan for Gaza offers a potential turning point for the war-ravaged enclave, a senior UN official told the Security Council on Wednesday. Ramiz Alakbarov warned that risks of violence escalating again remain high, while the situation in the […]Potential turning point for Gaza as peace plan enters second phase: UN envoy
January 29, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The start of a second phase of a stabilisation plan for Gaza offers a potential turning point for the war-ravaged enclave, a senior UN official told the Security Council on Wednesday. Ramiz Alakbarov warned that risks of violence escalating again remain high, while the situation in the […]Sudan war: Any peace deal must respect national sovereignty, UN envoy says
February 27, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. As the war in Sudan approaches a second year, the UN Secretary-General’s Personal Envoy for the country has emphasized the need to re-double and coordinate efforts towards a peace agreement that respects national sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity – and ending the world’s largest humanitarian crisis. In […]Syria: UN envoy concludes talks in Damascus, citing hope for democratic future
December 19, 2024 by 1 Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN Special Envoy for Syria concluded talks in Damascus on Wednesday, expressing optimism that the fall of the Assad regime could mark the start of a peaceful and democratic transition for the shattered country, while acknowledging challenges remain. “It’s early days,” Geir Pedersen said referring to […]Middle East: ‘No time to lose’ in negotiating ceasefire and Gaza hostage release: Top UN envoy
August 26, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Against the backdrop of another major escalation across the Blue Line dividing southern Lebanon and Israel on Sunday, the UN’s top Middle East envoy said on Sunday “there is no time to lose” for a ceasefire in Gaza and release of all hostages. Posting on X, Tor […]UN envoy urges action to address ‘growing risk of a serious escalation’ in the Middle East
August 5, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The top UN envoy in the Middle East called on Friday for urgent action to address the “growing risk” of regional escalation following recent deadly attacks in Lebanon, the Syrian Golan Heights and Iran linked to the war in Gaza. Tor Wennesland, UN Special Coordinator for the […]Libya: Attack on foreign ministry, an attack on all Libyans, stresses UN envoy
December 27, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. The United Nations peace mission in Libya has “strongly” condemned a terrorist attack on the country’s foreign ministry in the capital, Tripoli. According to media reports, the ISIL, or Da’esh terror group has claimed responsibility for the attack on Tuesday. At least three people […]
