Fair and responsible harnessing of critical minerals can help promote peace, USG DiCarlo tells Security Council
Under-Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo's remarks to the Security Council on Energy, Critical Minerals and Security Thursday, 5 March 2026 Mr. President, I thank the United States for convening this meeting on an issue of tremendous importance. Critical minerals are among the main drivers of the 21 st century economy. Countless things we take for granted – smartphones, electric vehicles, and cutting-edge medical technologies – would not be…
UNISFA Reinforces Protection Measures After Violence Displaces Civilians
UNISFA has reinforced protection measures in south-eastern Abyei following the recent attack in Abiemnhom, in South Sudan, located about eight kilometers away from Abyei. The attack displaced hundreds of civilians, mostly women and children, who have fled into Abyei, and has heightened tensions in the area. UNISFA peacekeepers immediately deployed to protect civilians and have intensified patrols. The mission is closely coordinating with Abyei…
Statement by the Special Envoy for Yemen on recent military escalation
Amman, 5 March 2026 – Special Envoy for Yemen Hans Grundberg has been actively engaging with Yemeni, regional and international actors, expressing his deep concern about the recent military escalation in the Middle East and underscoring the need to protect Yemen from being dragged into another cycle of regional confrontation. Grundberg calls for maximum restraint, and warns against any actions that would undermine Yemen’s prospects for peace…
Ongoing mobile court in Warrap focuses on justice for survivors of gender-based violence
WARRAP – “It was simple. We fell in love, started dating, and decided to get married.” But what began like a dream for 30-year-old Sarah* soon turned into a nightmare. In 2021, she met her current husband with whom she would soon share a home and children. Not long after, the beatings started. “In the beginning, everything was perfect. The problems started with my in-laws coming by unannounced and accusing me of things I would never do,” she…
Ituri: In Amee, Local Communities Maintain Peace Three Months After MONUSCO’s Withdrawal
A delegation from different components of the UN mission, dispatched to Amee from March 2 to 5, 2026, confirms that calm still prevails.
UNMISS conducts air patrol to Ayod, meets authorities and communities displaced by recent violence
JONGLEI – In Ayod town, Jonglei state, a humanitarian crisis is unfolding. Some 25,000 internally displaced people from Pankor village have flocked here in the hope of safety and support. This follows an upsurge of violence on 21 February in Pankor which has led to the deaths of at least 16 civilians, including women and children, according to Ayod County Commissioner James Chuol Jiek. Commissioner Jiek was speaking to a team from the United…
Departure of UNTSO Head of Mission and Chief of Staff - Major General Patrick Gauchat
"I am proud that UNTSO could always adapt and deliver, thus reconfirming its relevance to international peacekeeping and the implementation of the mandate." (M.G. Gauchat) M.G. Gauchat served as Head of Mission and Chief of Staff from November 2021 to February 2026 after having served the Mission under several roles - Military Observer in the Golan (2000), Chief Liaison Officer in Egypt (2000), and Deputy COS (2011-2013). As Head of Mission…
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MISSION urges halt in Afghanistan-Pakistan clashes, warns of increasing civilian casualties and humanitarian impacts - Cloned
KABUL - UNAMA reiterates its call for a halt in cross-border clashes between Afghan de facto security forces and Pakistani security forces, which is worsening Afghanistan’s already grave humanitarian situation. UNAMA also calls on all parties to comply with their obligations under international law, including international humanitarian law, and to ensure the protection of civilians. Amid the ongoing fighting, and in line with its Security Council…
UNAMA urges halt in Afghanistan-Pakistan clashes, warns of increasing civilian casualties and humanitarian impacts
KABUL - UNAMA reiterates its call for a halt in cross-border clashes between Afghan de facto security forces and Pakistani security forces, which is worsening Afghanistan’s already grave humanitarian situation. UNAMA also calls on all parties to comply with their obligations under international law, including international humanitarian law, and to ensure the protection of civilians. Amid the ongoing fighting, and in line with its Security Council…
UNMISS peacekeepers from Ghana protect vulnerable civilians day and night in Bentiu
UNITY STATE – As the inky black night blankets the large camp for displaced families in Bentiu, the only respite from the deep darkness is a string of lights shimmering in the distance and raucous chorus of frogs, bearing in from all sides of the floodwaters that surround the site. More than 100,000 people are huddled in their tiny homes, in absolute darkness, broken only by the random blob of light from a mobile phone or an enterprising solar…
The situation has remained generally calm across the whole of the DRC territory since the last news conference. Within the framework of the regional efforts for a smooth electoral process, Foreign Ministers of Angola and…
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Verbatim of Weekly News Conference – Wednesday 7 December 2005 Wednesday 7 December 2005 press conference was jointly held by the Director MONUC Public Information and Spokesman for the United Nations Mission in the…
Verbatim of Weekly News Conference - Wednesday 30 November 2005 MONUC enhances its logistic support to the electoral process in Bandundu and Equateur provinces Wednesday 30 November 2005 press conference was jointly held by…
This Wednesday's weekly press conference was jointly held by the Deputy Director of MONUC Public Information, Ms Eliana Nabaa, Lieutenant-colonel Thierry Provendier (military spokesman), Fernand Castanon, Director of Human…
The delegation of the UN Security Council visiting the Great Lakes region of Africa since last Friday arrived yesterday in Entebbe, Uganda where they were due to meet with President Yoweri Museveni. In a press conference held…
MONUC concerned over cases of rape committed by elements of the Congolese police forces. MONUC 'is deeply concerned about cases of rape committed on a regular basis by elements of police forces,' announced Mr Kemal Saiki, the…
MONUC condemns the massacre of at least 15 people by Rwandan Hutu rebels in South Kivu MONUC 'condemns in the strongest terms possible the attack by a group of about 25 Rwandan Hutu rebels on the locality of Buba, 60 km south…
'The UN Secretary-General, Kofi Annan, recommends new reinforcement of MONUC strength to secure the province of Katanga, in anticipation of the upcoming elections,' the Director of Public Information and Spokesperson of MONUC…
MONUC To Receive US$ 103 million To Pursue Logistic Support for DRC Electoral Process. 'MONUC will receive US$ 103 million to continue providing support to the DRC electoral process,' the Deputy Spokesperson of the UN Mission…
MONUC Launches Large-Scale Operation To End Insecurity in Ituri MONUC 'launched Wednesday morning a major military operation in Ituri. The operation is conducted with five combat companies, supported with air assets as part…
(CEI, Independent Electroral Commission) MONUC 'proceeds with sensitisation activities conjointly with the Independent Electoral Commission. Besides, it has stepped up logistic support to CEI,' Rachel Eklou-Assogbavi, MONUC…