Venezuela, Syria & other topics - Daily Press Briefing (7 January 2026) | United Nations

Noon Briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General. Highlights: Venezuela Syria Lebanon/Israel Yemen Amanda Price Guest Today Briefing Tomorrow VENEZUELA The Secretary-General met with the Permanent Representative of Venezuela, Ambassador Samuel Moncada.  During the meeting, the Secretary-General reiterated his publicly-stated position on the US military action in Venezuela. He also expressed the availability of his good offices to support a possible inclusive national dialogue in Venezuela. SYRIA Turning to Syria, and in particular the developments in the northeast. The Secretary-General is alarmed by reports of civilian deaths and injuries following hostilities in Aleppo, Syria. The United Nations reiterates that all parties have a clear obligation, under international humanitarian law, to protect civilians and civilian infrastructure. We call on all actors to immediately de-escalate, exercise maximum restraint, and take all measures to prevent further harm to civilians. The United Nations encourages all parties to demonstrate flexibility and goodwill, on both the military and political tracks, and promptly resume negotiations in order to fully implement the 10 March agreement. LEBANON/ISRAEL Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations, Jean-Pierre Lacroix continues his visit to the Middle East. Today in Beirut, he met with senior Lebanese officials, including President Joseph Aoun, Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, Minister of Foreign Affairs Youssef Rajji, and Speaker of the Parliament Nabih Berri. Discussions focused on UNIFIL’s support to the Lebanese authorities in sustaining the cessation of hostilities. Mr. Lacroix also met with Lebanese Armed Forces Commander General Rodolphe Haykal, where they discussed the ongoing redeployment of the armed forces in the south and how UNIFIL can continue supporting implementation of Security Council resolution 1701. Yesterday, Mr. Lacroix traveled to southern Lebanon, where he witnessed firsthand the extensive destruction left by the hostilities. He urged all parties to respect the 2024 cessation of hostilities agreement, to enable civilians to return safely and allow UNIFIL to carry out its mandate. And just to note that earlier this week, the Special Coordinator for Lebanon, Jeanine Hennis Plascheart, was in Israel, where she met with senior officials, including Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar, as part of broader consultations related to the implementation of the November understanding and Security Council resolution 1701. Full Highlights: https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/noon-briefing-highlight?date=2026-01-07


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Venezuela, Sudan, Lebanon/Israel & other topics - Daily Press Briefing | United Nations

Noon Briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General. Highlights: -Venezuela -Sudan -Lebanon / Israel -Syria -Occupied Palestinian Territory -Democratic Republic of the Congo -Noon Briefing Guest -Bernard Robinson VENEZUELA The UN Humanitarian Country Team, bringing together the UN and other humanitarian partners, is continuing to support people in need in Venezuela. Teams from the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs(OCHA) continue to monitor developments, together with our humanitarian partners. Psychosocial support hotlines are in place and mapping is being carried out to ensure essential services reach the most vulnerable people. For their part, the World Food Programme (WFP) says that WFP activities, such as general food distribution and emergency response to people impacted by flooding in Venezuela continues. The World Food Programme’s school meal programme also continues to be on schedule and will resume after school break. SUDAN In Sudan, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) warns that escalating violence, particularly across the Kordofan region, continues to put civilians at extreme risk and drive new waves of displacement. The UN humanitarian team on the ground notes that according to the Sudan Doctors Network, a drone attack today in the city of El Obeid, in North Kordofan State, allegedly claimed the lives of 13 civilians, including children. In South Kordofan State, displacement has increased sharply in recent days. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) estimates that between December 31st and January 4th, violence drove nearly 1,000 people to flee in Quoz locality, Kadugli town and Berdab village. Yesterday, another 2,000 people were uprooted from Um Dam Haj Ahmed locality, also in North Kordofan State. In total, between October 25th and December 30th, some 65,000 individuals were displaced from multiple locations across the Kordofan region. Once again, the UN reiterates its urgent call for an immediate cessation of hostilities and the protection of civilians. The UN also reiterates the need for rapid, safe, sustained humanitarian access, so aid can reach those in need. Full highlights: https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/noon-briefing-highlight?date=2026-01-06 Office of the Spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General Website: https://www.un.org/sg/en/spokesperson


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Serving the UN is the honor of a lifetime, with Annalena Baerbock| UNGA80 President | Awake at Night

Former German foreign minister Annalena Baerbock is a new face at the United Nations. Sworn in as President of the General Assembly in September, she brings experience and energy at a time of challenges and new beginnings – including the selection of the next Secretary-General. “We need this place where countries, big and small, rich and poor, are coming together and have an equal say and an equal vote.” Shaped by her nation’s turbulent past and successful reunification Annalena Baerbock entered politics at a young age. In this episode, she reflects on the importance of female pioneers, the impact of online harassment and shares why the UN Charter can still move her to tears. [00:00] Introduction [00:52] Setting priorities for the UNGA80 [02:30] What the UN Charter means to her [05:23] Inside the role of the PGA [09:25] Listening as a form of leadership [12:21] Can the UN still bridge global divides? [15:26] What keeps Annalena awake at night [16:58] Facing online hate as a woman leader [20:56] Holding platforms accountable [23:10] Choosing the next Secretary-General [24:16] When humanitarian cuts cost lives [26:43] Life in New York with her daughters [27:22] Online noise vs. Real-world solidarity [29:01] Finding her way into politics [32:07] Lessons from growing up in 1980s West Germany [36:51] Closing remarks Listen to more Awake at Night episodes: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwoDFQJEq_0b6hu1e8oxsch9W0D7vkNqt #podcast #UnitedNations #awakeatnight #PGA80 #UNGA About Awake at Night Hosted by Melissa Fleming, UN Under-Secretary-General for Global Communications, the podcast ‘Awake at Night’ is an in-depth interview series focusing on remarkable United Nations staff members who dedicate their career to helping people in parts of the world where they have the hardest lives – from war zones and displacement camps to areas hit by disasters and the devastation of climate change.


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Venezuela: Threats to International Peace and Security - UN Chief Briefing | United Nations

Briefing by Rosemary DiCarlo, Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, on behalf of António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, on the situation in Venezuela.


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Secretary-General's remarks to the #UN Security Council - on #Venezuela #UNSC 5 January 26

Secretary-General's remarks to the Security Council - on Venezuela - Statement by António Guterres, Secretary-General delivered by Ms. Rosemary A. DiCarlo, Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs.


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