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Security Council “A joined-up mediation approach” on Sudan is essential to ensure ceasefire and civilian political tracks are harmonized, ASG Pobee tells Council On 16 November, Assistant-Secretary-General for Africa Martha…

ASSISTANT SECRETARY-GENERAL FOR AFRICA MARTHA AMA A. POBEE’S REMARKS TO THE SECURITY COUNCIL ON SUDAN New York, 16 November 2023 Remarks to the Security Council 16 November 2023 Mr. President, Distinguished Members of the…

A brief roundup of United Nations-related political and peacebuilding events and developments around the world. Security Council ASG Jen_a, briefing the Security Council regarding Ukraine, urges all Member States to uphold…

ASSISTANT SECRETARY-GENERAL MIROSLAV JENČA'S REMARKS TO THE SECURITY COUNCIL ON UKRAINE New York, 8 November 2023 Mr. President, It has been over 20 months since the Russian Federation launched its full-scale invasion of…

Under-Secretary-General Rosemary A. DiCarlo's Remarks at the Launch Event of the joint DPPA-OHCHR practice note entitled "Enhancing the Quality and Effectiveness of Mediation Efforts through Human Rights" New York, 7 November…

Mr. President, Distinguished Council Members, Thank you for the opportunity to brief the Security Council on the progress in implementing Resolution 2046, which relates to outstanding bilateral issues between Sudan and South…

A brief roundup of political and peacebuilding events and developments around the world. Middle East Special Coordinator Wennesland continues engagement with regional leaders This week, Special Coordinator of the Secretary…

Assistant Secretary-General for Europe, Central Asia and Americas Miroslav Jenča’s Remarks at the General Assembly Fourth Committee session on Comprehensive Review of Special Political Missions New York, 2 November 2023 Madam…

This Week in DPPA is a brief roundup of political and peacebuilding events and developments at UNHQ and around the world. Middle East General Assembly adopts resolution calling for immediate and sustained 'humanitarian truce'…

This Week in DPPA is a brief roundup of political and peacebuilding events and developments at UNHQ and around the world. Secretary-General calls for humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza On 19 October, Secretary-General Antonio…

Remarks by Assistant Secretary-General Khaled Khiari at the Security Council High-Level Debate on “Peace through Dialogue: the Contribution of Regional, Subregional and Bilateral Arrangements to the Prevention and Peaceful…

This Week in DPPA is a brief roundup of political and peacebuilding events and developments at UNHQ and around the world. Middle East Secretary-General deplores “unending cycle of death and destruction” On 13 October, in his…