In a statement delivered by Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs Rosemary DiCarlo, António Guterres said the Council was meeting “at a grave time” following the 3 […]
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Security Council renews DR Congo peacekeeping mission amid renewed M23 offensives in the east
Resolution 2808 (2025) extends the mandate of the UN Organization Stabilization Mission in the DRC (MONUSCO) until 20 December 2026, maintaining an authorized troop ceiling […]
Venezuela’s National Guard linked to killings, torture and repression, UN probe finds
The Independent International Fact-Finding Mission says the force has played a central role in systematic repression since 2014, entrenching impunity and violating basic rights. “The facts we have documented show the […]
Peace proves relative in Gaza with no let-up in deadly airstrikes
“The Security Council resolution is very clear about not calling anything a border or anything else, it is about a territory that needs to be […]
Lebanon: UN peacekeepers warn of ‘clear violations’ following latest Israeli airstrikes
The strikes come as the Lebanese Armed Forces continue operations to control unauthorised weapons and infrastructure in south Lebanon a year after a cessation of […]
Record cocaine seizure in Haitian waters underlines country’s ‘pivotal’ trafficking role
Haiti is in the grip of a security crisis as gangs battle for control of territory in the capital and beyond while continuing to expand […]
UN decries ‘truly horrific’ massacres in DR Congo
The UN described it as one of the most appalling attacks in a new wave of violence by the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), an armed […]
Civilian deaths in Ukraine surge past last year’s toll as winter deepens crisis, Security Council warned
“Ukrainian civilians have continued to bear the brunt of the Russian Federation’s escalating aerial campaign,” said Kayoto Gotoh, Europe Director with the UN Department of […]
Security Council to vote on new Gaza force: Here’s what you need to know
The proposal building on the 20-point US plan is intended to restore security, ensure humanitarian access and begin a sustained process of reconstruction and institutional reform for […]
UN Security Council authorizes temporary international force for Gaza
Resolution 2803 (2025) received 13 votes in favour, and none against, with permanent members China and Russia abstaining. The text welcomes the Comprehensive Plan announced […]
