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United Nations Peacekeepers ‘Embody Humanity’s Highest Ideal — Peace’, Says Secretary-General in Message for International Day

22 May 2024
Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers, observed on 29 May: Today we pay tribute to the more than 76,000 United Nations peacekeepers who embody humanity’s highest ideal:  peace. Hailing from over 120 countries, our blue helmets serve in 11 peace operations in conflict-affected areas in Africa, Asia, Europe and the Middle East.

Major Ahlem Douzi of Tunisia wins United Nations Trailblazer Award for Women Justice and Corrections Officers

7 May 2024
New York – The United Nations Department of Peace Operations has announced that Major Ahlem Douzi, who serves as a justice officer with the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) will receive the second United Nations Trailblazer Award for Women Justice and Corrections Officers.

Security Council Briefing on UNISFA by Under-Secretary-General of Peace Operations

7 May 2024 | New York
STATEMENT BY JEAN-PIERRE LACROIX, UNDER-SECRETARY-GENERAL SECURITY COUNCIL BRIEFING ON UNISFA New York 07 MAY 2024  

Security Council Briefing on UNMIK by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General Caroline Ziadeh

27 Apr 2024 | New York
STATEMENT BY CAROLINE ZIADEH, SPECIAL REREPRESENTATIVE OF THE SECRETARY-GENERAL SECURITY COUNCIL BRIEFING ON UNMIK New York 27 APRIL 2023  

Security Council Briefing on UNMIK by Special Representative of the Secretary-General Caroline Ziadeh

22 Apr 2024 | New York
STATEMENT BY CAROLINE ZIADEH, SPECIAL REREPRESENTATIVE OF THE SECRETARY-GENERAL SECURITY COUNCIL BRIEFING ON UNMIK New York 22 APRIL 2024  

Secretary-General Condemns Explosion that Impacted United Nations Truce Supervision Organization Observer Group Lebanon Patrol

30 Mar 2024
The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres: The Secretary-General condemns an explosion today that impacted an Observer Group Lebanon (OGL) patrol, injuring three OGL military observers of the United Nations Truce Supervision Organization (UNTSO) and one language assistant.  An investigation by the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) is under way.  He reiterates that the safety and security of peacekeepers must be ensured at all times.

Security Council Briefing on MONUSCO by Special Representative of the Secretary-General Bintou Keita

27 Mar 2024 | New York
STATEMENT BY BINTOU KEITA, SPECIAL REREPRESENTATIVE OF THE SECRETARY-GENERAL SECURITY COUNCIL BRIEFING on MONUSCO New York 27 MARCH 2024   (spoke in French)

Honour Humanitarians Everywhere by Building More Humane World, Secretary-General Says, in Message for Day of Solidarity with Detained, Missing Staff

20 Mar 2024
Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the International Day of Solidarity with Detained and Missing Staff Members, observed on 25 March: Today is a solemn reminder of the grave risks facing our staff members as they carry out their vital work under the United Nations flag.

Secretary-General Condemns Attack on Peacekeepers in Democratic Republic of Congo

16 Mar 2024
The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres:

Under Secretary-General for Peace Operations, Jean-Pierre Lacroix's Briefing to the Security Council on South Sudan

5 Mar 2024
Mr. President, Thank you for the opportunity to brief the Security Council on the report of the Secretary-General and my recent visit to South Sudan to make a first-hand assessment of the situation on the ground.