Attacks on UN Personnel - Security Council Briefing | United Nations

Briefing by Gilles Michaud, Under-Secretary-General for Safety and Security, on the safety and security of humanitarian personnel and the protection of United Nations and associated personnel. Michaud noted, “Regrettably, all these perpetrators are rarely held accountable. They are rarely named and shamed, let alone prosecuted.” He highlighted, “This is not the right forum to describe the range of measures we have implemented to keep colleagues safe. But it is the right place and time to tell you: we have stretched the security system to its limit.” Michaud said, “We ask you to take real, consequential measures against anyone, any party, any group, any Member State that compromises the safety and security of women and men whose work saves lives.” He also said, “We ask you to invest, politically, financially, legally, in the safety and security of these women and men, the one noble cause that should unite us all.”


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Lebanon: Urgent Needs of Women and Girls - Press Conference | United Nations

Press conference by Laila Baker, Regional Director for Arab States at the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), on the situation in Lebanon and the urgent needs of women and girls in the country.


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Lebanon: Sound of ambulances dominating Beirut - Press Conference | United Nations

Press Conference by Imran Riza, Resident Coordinator and Humanitarian Coordinator for Lebanon, on the humanitarian situation in the country.


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326 Humanitarians Killed in 2025 Across 21 Countries - Security Council Briefing | United Nations

Briefing by Tom Fletcher, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, on the safety and security of humanitarian personnel and the protection of United Nations and associated personnel. Addressing the Security Council Fletcher reported that in 2025, at least 326 humanitarians were recorded as killed across 21 countries, bringing the total number of humanitarians killed in three years to over 1,010. According to the Emergency Relief Coordinator, of those over 1000 deaths, more than 560 were in Gaza and the West Bank, 130 in Sudan, 60 in South Sudan, 25 in Ukraine and 25 in DRC. “That number compares to 377 recorded as killed globally over the previous three years. Almost tripling the death count. This is not an accidental escalation - it is the collapse of protection”. Fletcher stressed, “These humanitarians were killed while distributing food, water, shelter and medicine. They died in clearly marked convoys and on missions coordinated directly with authorities. And too often, they were killed by member states of the United Nations.” He continued, “Humanitarians know we face risks. It is the nature of our work, the places we operate. These deaths are not because we are reckless with our lives. They are because parties to the conflict are reckless with our lives. So, on behalf of over a thousand dead humanitarians and their families, we ask why.” Fletcher said, “I normally conclude with three asks of this Council. But it seems insulting to over one thousand colleagues killed to echo back to you the commitments of SCR 2730: protection, integrity, accountability. We come here not to remind you of these commitments, but to challenge you to uphold them. Because if we cast these hard-won principles aside, the integrity of this Council, and the laws we are here to protect - die with our colleagues.”


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United States, Iran, Lebanon & other topics - Daily Press Briefing (8 April 2026) | United Nations

Noon briefing by Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesperson for the Secretary-General. Highlights: Middle East Iran Lebanon Lebanon/Humanitarian Occupied Palestinian Territory Security Council Ukraine South Sudan Democratic Republic of the Congo Central African Republic Mali Noon Briefing Guest MIDDLE EAST In a statement issued late last night, the Secretary-General welcomed the announcement of a two-week ceasefire by the United States and Iran. He calls on all the parties to the current conflict in the Middle East to comply with their obligations under international law and to abide by the terms of the ceasefire in order to pave the way toward a lasting and comprehensive peace in the region.  The Secretary-General underscores that an end to hostilities is urgently needed to protect civilian lives and alleviate human suffering. He expresses sincere appreciation for the efforts of Pakistan and other countries involved in facilitating the ceasefire. And today, we can confirm that the Secretary-General’s Personal Envoy for the Middle East Conflict and its Consequences, Jean Arnault, has arrived in Iran. Acting on the Secretary-General’s instructions, he is visiting countries across the region to support all efforts aimed at achieving a comprehensive and durable resolution to the conflict. During his visit, Mr. Arnault will engage with Iranian interlocutors to hear their perspective on the way forward and will reiterate the Secretary-General’s commitment to making every effort to support a peaceful settlement. The Personal Envoy trusts that, in line with the Charter of the United Nations and international humanitarian law, all leaders will choose the path of peaceful resolution and the protection of civilians over a continued conflict. IRAN The Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) says that it hopes the ceasefire will bring some much-needed respite to people, including front-line responders, across the region, following six weeks of intense hostilities. The hostilities have claimed many lives and caused devastating damage to civilian infrastructure, including electricity, water, energy and transportation facilities. In Iran, the UN and our partners, in coordination with the authorities, continue to scale-up our response to help refugees and others in the areas of health, water and sanitation, food, and shelter. Priority needs include restoring basic services, protecting vulnerable groups, rehabilitating shelters and schools, and providing critical supplies. LEBANON The United Nations strongly condemns the strikes by Israel across Lebanon that resulted in significant civilian casualties. The UN strongly condemns the loss of civilian lives. The UN continues to call on all sides to avail themselves of diplomatic channels, cease hostilities and recommit to the full implementation of Security Council resolution 1701. The ceasefire between the US and Iran offers an opportunity to prevent further loss of lives between Lebanon and Israel. The UN urges all concerned to abide by the ceasefire. Now is the time to pursue talks to resolve outstanding differences and work towards a permanent ceasefire and a long-term solution to the conflict. There is no military solution to the conflict. Meanwhile, UN peacekeepers continue to be impacted by hostilities. Yesterday the impact from an exchange of rocket and artillery fire near At Tiri in Sector West resulted in injuries to six peacekeepers, including one shrapnel wound and five cases of acoustic trauma, as well as damage to UN vehicles. The UN again urges all actors to uphold their obligations under international law and to ensure the safety and security of UN personnel and property at all times. Yesterday, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) detained a UNIFIL peacekeeper after blocking a logistics convoy. Following direct and immediate contacts by UNIFIL's Head of Mission and Force Commander and our Liaison Branch, the peacekeeper was released in less than an hour. Such detention of a United Nations peacekeeper is a violation of international law. The UN stressesagain that any intimidation or interference in the Mission’s Security Council-mandated tasks must stop immediately. Full Highlights: https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/noon-briefing-highlight?date=2026-04-08


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Security Council Challenged to Uphold Commitments to Humanitarian Workers | United Nations

In 2025, at least 326 humanitarians were recorded as killed across 21 countries, bringing the total number of humanitarians killed in three years to over 1,010. Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator Tom Fletcher urged the UN Security Council today to 'act with much greater conviction, consistency and courage' in the protection of humanitarian workers.


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Youth are innovating, uniting & transforming: Shaping the road to 2030 | United Nations

From 14 to 16 April 2026, young people will take center stage at the United Nations Headquarters in New York during the ECOSOC Youth Forum, considered the UN's largest annual gathering of young people. Read more: https://desapublications.un.org/un-desa-voice/feature/april-2026/youth-are-innovating-uniting-and-transforming-shaping-road-2030


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Sudan, Abyei, Ukraine & other topics - Daily Press Briefing (7 April 2026) | United Nations

Noon briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General. Highlights: Genocide Against the Tutsi in Rwanda Lebanon The UN Interim Force in Lebanon Lebanon/Humanitarian Occupied Palestinian Territory Sudan Abyei Deputy Secretary-General/Travels Democratic Republic of the Congo Ukraine Haiti Mediterranean shipwrecks International Day/Health Day GENOCIDE AGAINST TUTSI IN RWANDA Today is the International Day of Reflection on the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi in Rwanda. This year marks 32 years since one of the darkest chapters in human history. In 100 days, more than one million people were systematically killed, overwhelmingly Tutsi, but also Hutu and others who opposed the genocide. Today, we honour the memory of those who were murdered and stand with the survivors. This morning, a ceremony was held in the General Assembly Hall, organized by the Department of Global Communications in cooperation with the Permanent Mission of Rwanda to the United Nations. The Chef de Cabinet Courtenay Rattray delivered remarks on behalf of the Secretary-General, underscoring that the genocide shows where this path can lead, when words are weaponized and the world waits too long to respond. The Secretary-General stressed that we must do more than remember the dead, we must protect the living by defending truth and rejecting the narratives that make violence seem acceptable. He called on all countries to become parties to the Genocide Convention without delay and to implement it fully. LEBANON Regarding the incidents on 29 and 30 March, which tragically took the lives of three of brave peacekeepers from Indonesia, Major Zulmi Aditya Iskandar, First Sergeant Muhammad Nur Ichwan, and Corporal Farizal Rhomadon, the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General shared the preliminary findings of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon at this stage. The UN has shared these preliminary findings with the Government of Indonesia, as well as Israel and Lebanon. Regarding the incident on 29 March, based on the available evidence, including analysis of the impact site and notably the fragments of the projectile discovered in United Nations position 7-1, the projectile was a 120 mm tank main armament round, fired by an Israel Defense Forces Merkava tank from the east, in the direction of Ett Taibe. It is recalled that, to mitigate the risk to United Nations personnel, UNIFIL had again provided the Israel Defense Forces with the coordinates of all its positions and facilities on 6 March and 22 March. With reference to the incident on 30 March, based on the available evidence, including analysis of the site of the explosion, the impacted vehicle, and a second improvised explosive device (IED) discovered nearby the same day, the explosion was caused by a victim-activated (tripwire) IED. The investigation has assessed that, given the location of the incident, the nature of the explosion, and the current context, the IED was most likely placed by Hezbollah. The Spokesperson reiterated that these are preliminary findings, based on initial physical evidence. The full investigation processes of the UN continue, including required procedures and engagement with the parties concerned to understand the full context and circumstances amidst ongoing hostilities, and Boards of Inquiry will be convened in both cases, in accordance with established UN procedures.  The UN reiterates its deepest condolences to the families of the fallen peacekeepers and the Government of Indonesia, wishing for a full recovery to all those injured in these and other incidents. These incidents are unacceptable. The UN has requested with the relevant parties that the cases be investigated and prosecuted by national authorities to bring the perpetrators to justice and ensure criminal accountability for crimes against peacekeepers. Attacks on United Nations peacekeepers may constitute war crimes under international law. All actors must adhere to their obligations to ensure the safety and security of the peacekeepers at all times. The inviolability of United Nations installations must be respected. Full highlights: https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/noon-briefing-highlight?date=2026-04-07


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Bahrain on the Middle East - Media Stakeout | United Nations

Informal comments to the media by Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Bahrain and President of the UN Security Council for April, on the situation in the Middle East.


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One Million Lives. One Promise: Never Forget. #kwibuka32

A permanent memorial at UN Headquarters in New York honours more than one million lives lost in the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda. Vilified. Hunted. Murdered. We remember — because remembrance keeps hope alive. Kwibuka. Remember. Unite. Renew.


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