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.
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.
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.
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.
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".
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.
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.
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.
As the Rohingya flee brutal attacks and persecution in Myanmar, speakers at the General Assembly today called for safe zones, sustained international support and justice, including by referring the situation to the International Criminal Court.
The Security Council decided today to transition the Multinational Security Support mission in Haiti to the Gang Suppression Force for an initial period of 12 months.