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Beirut, Lebanon 1 October 2024 What we feared has materialized. With strikes throughout Lebanon, including in the heart of Beirut, and incursions across the Blue Line, violence is spiraling to dangerous heights. Every rocket…
TRIPOLI - The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) welcomes the endorsement by the House of Representatives (HoR) of the nominees for the new Governor and Deputy Governor...
KABUL—On September 3, 2024, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres appointed Georgette Gagnon as his new Deputy Special Representative (Political) for Afghanistan in the United Nations Assistance...
- This Week in DPPA
A brief roundup of United Nations-related political and peacebuilding events and developments globally. A whirlwind of diplomacy: USG DiCarlo meets with senior officials, world leaders at UNGA79 The General Debate of the…
- This Week in DPPA
USG DiCarlo: "The risk to security and stability, not only in Lebanon but also in the region, could not be clearer or graver" On 20 September, Under-Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo briefed the Security Council on the…
- This Week in DPPA
A brief roundup of United Nations-related political and peacebuilding events and developments globally. In Libya, USG Dicarlo stresses need for credible and inclusive elections On 8-11 September, Under-Secretary-General (USG)…
- This Week in DPPA
“We need an immediate ceasefire” in Gaza, USG DiCarlo tells Security Council On 4 September, Under-Secretary General (USG) Rosemary DiCarlo addressed the Council on the "heartbreaking news" that six Israeli hostages had been…
- Politically Speaking
When applied to conflict mediation and peacebuilding settings, Virtual Reality (VR) can help conflict parties step into their opponents’ shoes and enhance reciprocal understanding of local communities. In this story, we look…
The Supervisory Committee on the Implementation of the Detainees’ Agreement concluded its ninth meeting on Saturday, 6 July, in Oman. Co-chaired by the Office of the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Yemen (OSESGY)…
- This Week in DPPA
A brief roundup of United Nations-related political and peacebuilding events and developments globally. USG DiCarlo highlights Afghan women's concerns at Doha III meeting From 30 June to 1 July, Under-Secretary-General (USG)…
- This Week in DPPA
A brief roundup of United Nations-related political and peacebuilding events and developments globally. USG DiCarlo: Restoring the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action and Council resolution 2231 remains "unfortunately elusive"…
Kismayo – Starting his initial round of in-person meetings with the leaders of Somalia’s Federal Members States, Acting UN Special Representative James Swan today...