Meetings Coverage

Briefing Security Council, Special Representative Highlights Libya’s Fragile Security, Economic Progress, Urges Renewed Commitment to Elections

The Security Council today takes up the Secretary-General’s report on the "Strategic review of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL)". The report (document S/2025/611) is submitted pursuant to resolution 2755 (2024), in which the organ requested the Secretary-General submit a strategic review of UNSMIL that includes recommendations for increasing the effectiveness and efficiency of the overall structure of the Mission through prioritization of tasks and resources. Special Representative and Head of UNSMIL Hanna Serwaa Tetteh is expected to brief.

General Assembly Endorses Awaza Political Declaration of Commitment to Landlocked Developing Countries, Elects 14 Members to Human Rights Council

No nation should be left behind due to its geography, the General Assembly heard today as it endorsed a declaration reaffirming the international community’s commitment to landlocked developing countries.

Briefing Security Council, Special Envoy Expresses ‘Real Hope’ for Ceasefire in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, Citing Diplomatic Progress

A senior United Nations official told the Security Council today that there is "real hope" for a ceasefire in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, outlining several key priorities, including addressing the root causes of conflict, such as illegal resource exploitation and weak governance.

Venezuela Calls Caribbean Vessel Attacks ‘Extrajudicial Killings’, as Speakers in Security Council Demand ‘Urgent De-escalation’, Respect for International Law

The United States’ recent military strikes against Venezuelan vessels alleged to be transporting drugs — and the heightened response by Caracas — constitute an alarming escalation that must be urgently defused through dialogue, the senior UN official in the Americas told the Security Council today, as Washington, D.C., defended its offensive operation against "non-State terrorist" drug cartels killing thousands in his country.

With Member States Still Owing 1ドル.87 Billion in Mandatory Contributions, United Nations Cash Situation ‘Unfortunately Has Not Improved’, Budget Chief Tells Fifth Committee

The United Nations’ cash position "unfortunately has not improved" since the last briefing in May, with 57 Member States still owing 1ドル.87 billion out of the 3ドル.5 billion in mandatory contributions as of 30 September — including 1ドル.5 billion from the United States — the Fifth Committee (Administrative and Budgetary) heard today.

Complex Threats Driving Conflicts across Africa, Special Representative Tells Security Council, amid Calls to Unleash Continent’s Potential, Enhance Voice

From Sudan to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and beyond, complex, interconnected threats continue to drive conflicts across Africa, the Secretary-General’s Special Representative to the African Union told the Security Council today, calling for stronger multilateral cooperation in support of security in one of the world’s youngest and most dynamic continents.

Binding Targets, Gender Data Revolution Vital to Advancing Women, Peace and Security Agenda, Secretary-General Tells Security Council

During today’s day-long debate — 25 years after the adoption of the fountainhead for the women, peace and security agenda — the Security Council confronted a world where women continue to face violence and exclusion despite myriad calls for their presence at the negotiating table.

General Assembly Delegates Call Africa’s Industrialization a ‘Matter of Justice’, Offering Proposals for UN Reform, Stronger Mandate-Review Capabilities

The General Assembly held a joint debate today on United Nations reform and Africa’s development, with delegates urging "comprehensive and coherent reform" of the Organization and backing a fourth Industrial Development Decade for Africa to drive the continent’s "transformation, equity and global solidarity".

Security, Rural Reform Key to Colombia’s Peace, Special Representative Tells Security Council

Consolidating peace in Colombia after decades of conflict is a complex work in progress, the Security Council heard today from the new head of the United Nations Verification Mission in that country.

General Assembly Debate on Security Council Veto of Resolution on Gaza Ceasefire

The General Assembly convened today following the recent veto in the Security Council to address the escalating crisis in Gaza and consider next steps for peace and accountability.