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UNIFIL statement (14 February 2025)
This evening a UNIFIL convoy taking peacekeepers to Beirut airport was violently attacked, and a vehicle was set on fire. UNIFIL’s outgoing Deputy Force Commander, who was returning home after ending his mission, was injured. We are shocked by this outrageous attack on peacekeepers who have been…
UNISFA condemns carjacking of its vehicles in northern Abyei
Abyei, 14 February 2025 - The United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) strongly condemns the recent carjacking incidents by unidentified gunmen targeting its personnel and contractors in northern Abyei. In the past two weeks, two separate incidents have been recorded near Baloom…
- The UN in Lebanon
- Secretary-General
Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General – on the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon
The Secretary-General strongly condemns the attack on a UNIFIL convoy near Rafik Hariri International Airport, Beirut, on 14 February, in which several peacekeepers were injured by a group of protestors on the main road to the airport. A UNIFIL vehicle was also set ablaze. Such attacks are…
- Special Coordinator
- Youth, Peace and Security (YPS)
UN Special Coordinator meets with Lebanese students
This week, hosted by the Lebanese American University in Beirut, Special Coordinator Hennis-Plasschaert met with a group of students from the Department of Political and International Studies. Discussions focused on the importance of fostering peace and stability in Lebanon, the critical role of…
- AU Communiqués
AUPSC Communiqué | 1261st Meeting on the situation in eastern DRC at the level of Heads of State & Government | 14 February 2025
The Peace and Security Council, acting under Article 7 of its Protocol, expressed grave concern over the deteriorating security and humanitarian situation in eastern DRC, emphasizing the need for collective action. It reaffirmed respect for DRC’s sovereignty and territorial integrity while…
- AU Communiqués
AUPSC Communiqué | 1261st Meeting on the Consideration of the Situation in Sudan | 14 February 2025
Adopted by the Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU) at its 1261 st meeting held on 14 February 2025 on Consideration of the Situation in Sudan: The Peace and Security Council, Recalling its previous decisions and pronouncements on the situation in Sudan, particularly…
- Press Releases
Statement by the Secretary-General on the Death of a WFP Staff Member in Detention in Yemen
I strongly condemn the death in detention on 10 February of a World Food Programme colleague who had been arbitrarily detained by the Houthi de facto authorities since 23 January 2025. I extend my deepest condolences to his family and WFP colleagues, and stand in solidarity with all detained…
UNIFIL Statement (10 February 2025)
UNIFIL congratulates Lebanon on the formation of a new Government. Peacekeepers will actively support the Salam Government in its efforts to fully implement resolution 1701, including through our strong partnership with the Lebanese Army and other security institutions. UNIFIL and our peacekeepers…
UNMISS announces upcoming launch of countrywide community-focused peace campaign
**Update for Editors** The launch of the ‘Peace Begins with Me’ campaign has been delayed. We are thankful for the interest in this campaign and will circulate the new launch date as soon as it is confirmed. -- The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) is pleased to announce the upcoming…
- Security Council Resolution 1701
- Secretary-General
Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General - on the formation of a new Government in Lebanon
The Secretary-General welcomes the formation of a new government under the leadership of Prime Minister Nawaf Salam. The United Nations looks forward to working in close partnership with the new government on its priorities, including the consolidation of the cessation of hostilities and the full…