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UNSMIL statement on the escalation of violence in Zawiya
TRIPOLI – The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) condemns the ongoing armed clashes in Zawiya and surrounding areas, amid disturbing reports of civilian casualties, including deaths and injuries among residents caught in the fighting. The use of heavy weapons and indiscriminate fire in…
UN PRESS STATEMENT 8 May 2026, Nicosia
8 May 2026, Nicosia – The Turkish Cypriot and the Greek Cypriot leaders met today at the Residence of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General in Cyprus, Khassim Diagne. The meeting took place in a positive atmosphere, and they had a productive discussion. They exchanged views on…
Haiti: More than 1,600 people killed in the first quarter of 2026, a human rights situation that remains extremely worrying
Port-au-Prince, 8 May 2026: According to the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH), during the first quarter of the year (January–March 2026), at least 1,642 people were killed and 745 others injured. “Despite security advances in certain areas of downtown Port-au-Prince, insecurity is a…
- International and National Days
UNSMIL Statement on World Press Freedom Day
TRIPOLI — On World Press Freedom Day, the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) calls on all Libyan actors to respect and protect freedom of expression and to guarantee that journalists, members of civil society actors, men and women across Libya and all individuals can exercise their…
UN Special Envoy concludes Abyei visit, calls for accelerated progress to maintain peace and stability
The UN Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa, Guang Cong, has concluded his first visit to UNISFA, stressing the need for continued dialogue on Abyei and sustained engagement to insulate the area from the spillover of regional conflicts. During his visit from 27 to 29 April, the Special Envoy held…
- Youth Engagement
United Nations in Libya launches Youth Advisory Team to advance the youth agenda
TRIPOLI, 29 April 2026 - The United Nations in Libya today launched its first Youth Advisory Team (YAT) at a two-day induction event in Tripoli. The twelve young women and men from across Libya who were selected for the Youth Advisory Team inaugural cycle (April 2026 - March 2027), gathered in…
Statement on the 26 April Elections in the Central African Republic
Following the second round of the legislative elections and the legislative, regional, and municipal by-elections held in 19 of the 20 prefectures of the Central African Republic, the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) welcomes…
Statement on the 26 April Elections in the Central African Republic
Following the second round of the legislative elections and the legislative, regional, and municipal by-elections held in 19 of the 20 prefectures of the Central African Republic, the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) welcomes…
INFORMATION NOTE: UNMISS-supported southern Unity mobile court concludes in Leer
LEER/BENTIU/JUBA - The southern Unity mobile court in Leer, Unity state, has concluded its proceedings. Since it began hearing cases on 23 March, the court addressed a total of 68 criminal and civil cases, including serious offences such as murder, sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) and…
End of mission statement of Special Representative of the UN Secretary-Genera, James Swan
At the end of his mission to Beni, Bunia, and Goma, the Head of MONUSCO, James Swan, reaffirms the UN's commitment to the sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity of the DRC. He calls on all parties to respect the commitments made within the framework of the various processes to move toward a…