Peace and Security

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UN chief “alarmed” by violations of UN-backed ceasefire in Libya

22 September 2018
Africa

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres stated on Friday that he is “alarmed by the increasing number of violations of the ceasefire” in the capital of Libya, Tripoli, which has led to the death of dozens of civilians. 

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Restore hope that peace will come to the Middle East, UN negotiator urges Security Council

20 September 2018
Middle East

Negative humanitarian, security and political developments in Gaza outweigh any positive news concerning the search for peace in the Middle East, the United Nations negotiator for the process has said, urging the international community to help restore hope that a solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict can be found.

UN Photo/Cia Pak

Adjust UN force in Abyei to current realities, peacekeeping chief urges Security Council

20 September 2018
Africa

Amidst an increase in criminal activity in the Abyei area, which is contested by Sudan and South Sudan, the United Nations top peacekeeping official on Thursday called for deployment of additional police units, to enhance the UN’s focus on maintaining law and order there, and furthering peace between local communities.
 

UNICEF

Idlib deal could save three million ‘from catastrophe’ says UN chief, as militants are urged to lay down arms

20 September 2018
Middle East

A deal reached between Russia and Turkey to create a demilitarized buffer zone protecting citizens “from catastrophe” in Syria’s Idlib region is a welcome development, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said on Thursday, before urging all parties to make a “strong commitment” to it.

Inter-Korean Summit Press Corps

It’s ‘time for concrete action’ says UN chief, welcoming inter-Korean agreement

20 September 2018
Asia Pacific

The United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, on Thursday welcomed the outcome of the third inter-Korean summit this year, and the “important agreements” contained in the Pyongyang Joint Declaration, issued by the leaders of the two Koreas.

WFP/Marco Frattini

Yemen: ‘Time is running out’ to head off devastating famine, warns UN food agency chief

19 September 2018
Middle East

As conflict continues to rage in Yemen, leading to widespread economic hardship and a rampant inflation, the World Food Programme (WFP) is sounding the alarm over soaring food prices that are affecting millions of Yemenis.

UNMISS/Isaac Billy

South Sudanese soldier who shot UN peacekeeper on Saturday, will face court martial: UN mission chief

19 September 2018
Africa

The South Sudanese soldier who shot and wounded a UN peacekeeper on Saturday is facing a court martial, said David Shearer, head of the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), during a press conference in the capital, Juba.

UNMISS\Nektarios Markogiannis

Make the guns fall silent. ‘Immediately and everywhere': South Sudan envoy

18 September 2018
Africa

Warring parties in South Sudan must demonstrate their willingness to a peaceful end to their conflict by “making their guns fall silent. Immediately and everywhere,” said Nicholas Haysom, outgoing UN Special Envoy for Sudan and South Sudan, on Tuesday.

UN Photo/Evan Schneider

UN chief welcomes meeting between leaders of Djibouti and Eritrea

18 September 2018
Africa

The United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, has welcomed the meeting between the Presidents of Djibouti and Eritrea, held on Monday in Saudi Arabia, as “yet another step in the consolidation of recent peace and security gains in the Horn of Africa region”.

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‘Time for important decisions,’ head of UN in Afghanistan tells Security Council

17 September 2018
Asia Pacific

With parliamentary elections one month away and a major ministerial conference planned for November in Geneva, the United Nation’s Special Representative for Afghanistan briefed the Security Council on Monday, noting that “preparations are on track” but that many challenges lie ahead, including increased security concerns.