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UN Affairs
Security Council lays the ground in the race for the next Secretary-General
The UN Security Council met on Friday for its annual debate over how it operates – including the process to…
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Peace and Security
Illicit weapons fuelling conflicts worldwide, officials warn
The world is facing a cross-border “chain of violence” driven by small arms and light weapons, UN disarmament and law…
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Peace and Security
Security Council lifts terror-related sanctions on Syrian President
The Security Council on Thursday adopted a resolution to remove Syria’s transitional President Ahmed al-Sharaa and Interior Minister Anas Khattab…
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Africa
Sudan war and political uncertainty block progress on Abyei peace talks
The UN is ready to support Sudan and South Sudan in resuming talks on the disputed Abyei border region, the…
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UN Affairs
Guterres calls for urgent reform of the Security Council
Secretary-General António Guterres on Friday warned that the “fragile” legitimacy of the Security Council could endanger global peace if it…
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Humanitarian Aid
UN appeals for stronger support for Syria, with millions still in need
As Syria’s humanitarian needs soar and aid funding dries up, UN officials urged the Security Council on Wednesday to step…
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Peace and Security
Green light for Gang Suppression Force tells Haitians ‘they are not alone’, Security Council hears
The people of Haiti have not given up and “their fortitude gives us hope,” the UN Special Representative to the…
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Peace and Security
Security Council LIVE: UN discusses next phase to curb Haiti gang violence, step up aid
Following renewal of the Security Council’s sanctions regime in Haiti and a resolution to create a new Gang Suppression Force…
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Peace and Security
Security Council renews Haiti sanctions
The UN Security Council unanimously adopted a resolution on Friday that renews sanctions in Haiti for another year as armed…
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Americas
UN urges restraint as US strikes in southern Caribbean escalate tensions with Venezuela
The UN on Friday warned of mounting risks to regional peace after a series of US military strikes on boats…
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