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European Union: Strong advocate for multilateralism - Briefing | United Nations

2026-04-14T03:04:05.907+02:00

Addressing the Security Council on cooperation between the UN and the European Union, Khaled Khiari, UN Assistant Secretary-General for Middle East, Europe, the Americas, Asia and the Pacific, said, “In an increasingly complex and uncertain international environment, sustained engagement, dialogue and trust-building are essential. Respect for international law and the Charter of the United Nations remains central to addressing shared challenges. The European Union plays an important role in advancing these principles.” He also said, “We are particularly grateful for the role of European Union member states as troop- and police-contributing countries, including in challenging environments, such as Lebanon, and in intergovernmental processes, including the Peacebuilding Commission. At a time when advancing political solutions remains difficult in many contexts, the support of the European Union to the United Nations’ good offices, mediation and political engagement is especially important.” He added, “The Russian invasion has shaken the foundations of the European security architecture to its core. As we enter the fifth year of this war, the human toll continues to rise. We hope that the Orthodox Easter temporary ceasefire will help pave the way towards a more durable one. An immediate, full and unconditional ceasefire must be the first step towards a just, lasting and comprehensive peace, grounded in respect for international law and the principles of the United Nations Charter.”

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#Sudan: UN Official Pleas for Funding for World's Most Complex Emergency

2026-04-13T21:04:34.572+02:00

Denise Brown, UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Sudan. She will brief reporters virtually on the three-year mark of the conflict in Sudan.

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We NEED to Talk about Bali Becoming The 'Dubai' of Southeast Asia

2026-04-13T18:48:02.147+02:00

The Kavernacle: We NEED to Talk about Bali Becoming The 'Dubai' of Southeast Asia

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Small Island Developing States: Leaders for Ocean Action - SDG Media Zone | 2025 UN Ocean Conference

2026-04-12T15:04:23.381+02:00

Conversation on how Small Island Developing States can use the ocean to support food security, climate action and more. This panel will explore how Small Island Developing States (SIDS) can use the ocean to support food security, climate action, disaster risk reduction, justice, and sustainable growth. Speakers will discuss key ways to scale up ocean-friendly solutions and help SIDS achieve SDG14. The session will also introduce UNDP's new SIDS Strategy, aligned with the Antigua and Barbuda Agenda, and highlight the GEF-funded, UNDP-led Blue and Green Islands Programme. Speakers: Francine Pickup, UNDP Deputy Assistant Administrator, Deputy Director, Bureau for Policy and Programme Support, and Head of UNDP Delegation for UNOC3 Tania Serafim Yvonne Romualdo, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Cabo Verde to the UN Rebecca Fabrizi, UK SIDS Envoy Fatumanava-o-Upolu III Pa'olelei Luteru, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Samoa to the UN Moderator: Kate Brown, Executive Director, Global Islands Partnerships (GLISPA) ---- The UN Ocean Conference was from June 9-13 and focused on the transformation and solutions needed to accelerate action on the SDGs. The Conference aimed to drive urgent action to conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas, and marine resources for sustainable development. Ocean science, pollution, fishing, maritime transport, biodiversity, financing, and cooperation were among the issues to be tackled. Organized by the UN Department of Global Communications, the SDG Media Zone takes the conversation out of the policy sphere and into the public discourse through impactful in-depth interviews and conversations on global issues that matter to people everywhere.

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2026-04-12T13:26:00.004+02:00

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2026-04-12T01:11:06.339+02:00

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Her Rhythm: Women in Jazz | United Nations

2026-04-11T15:04:29.103+02:00

Women in jazz are reshaping the future of the music industry through leadership, education, and advocacy, while navigating and challenging long-standing gender barriers within the field. Convened during the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW), the UN Office for Partnerships hosted a dedicated convening in collaboration with WBGO, a leading non-profit arts and cultural institution and jazz radio station, and JAZZ HOUSE KiDS, one of the nation’s preeminent arts and education organizations. The event featured a panel discussion and live performance, spotlighting the leadership of women in jazz as a creative force for cultural participation, artistic heritage and social change. You can watch the full performance here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JcT7G9RzEfA

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Is UN Peacekeeping relevant? | United Nations

2026-04-11T14:04:17.581+02:00

In its nearly 80-year history, the relevance of peacekeeping has been questioned repeatedly. In today’s complex conflict environment, UN peacekeeping is being asked to do more with less amid 25% cuts to its global personnel and finds itself at a crossroads. Should the international community find another solution to address challenges to peace? Hear from Lieutenant General Mohan Subramanian, former Force Commander of the UN Mission in South Sudan (2022–2026), who currently serves as the Director of the Office for Peacekeeping Strategic Partnership. The 'Invest In Peace' video series features voices from across United Nations peace and security, highlighting how peacekeeping protects civilians and aids political solutions, and why sustained investment in peace is essential to building a safer future. Find out more: peacekeeping.un.org/

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Haiti: Half of population in need of humanitarian aid - OCHA Press Conference | United Nations

2026-04-11T05:04:22.081+02:00

“The very ground I was walking on, the very place people were sleeping on at night,” the UN's top humanitarian official said Friday, describing conditions inside overcrowded displacement shelters in Haiti as she warned the country is facing one of the most severe and rapidly deteriorating crises in the Western Hemisphere. Edem Wosornu, Director of the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) Crisis Response Division, said more than half the country's population now in need of assistance and donors having funded just a fraction of last year's appeal. "We only received 27 percent of what we asked for last year," Wosornu said at a press briefing at UN headquarters in New York today (10 Apr), calling on the international community to meet an 880 million dollars appeal for 2026. Wosornu said 6.4 million people - over half of Haiti's population of roughly 11.9 to 12 million - are in need of humanitarian assistance, with 5.7 million acutely food insecure. The humanitarian community is seeking 880 million dollars to reach 4.2 million people, including a hyper-prioritized 680 million dollars plan targeting 3.3 million people. She described Haiti as gripped by a deepening protection crisis driven by gang violence, mass displacement and widespread gender-based violence. Ninety percent of Port-au-Prince is under gang control, she said, leaving residents confined to the remaining ten percent of the city. Wosornu also said 1.45 million people - 12 percent of the population - are currently displaced, with 2,800 people sheltering in a school built for 400 in the Labitrie neighbourhood. She said residents told her directly where she was standing was where they slept at night, describing terrible living conditions. “Vermin, roaches coming out, rashes on skin of children, people showing you things that they said, "In our homes we were fine, and here we are displaced" - the very ground I was walking on, the very place people were sleeping on at night,” Wosornu shared. The Director also said 1,600 schools across the country remain closed due to insecurity, leaving 250,000 children without access to education - a figure she called "a big, huge deal" in a country where schooling is deeply valued. On gender-based violence, she said 8,100 survivors were recorded last year, a 25 percent increase from the prior year, with half of reported cases involving rape and one in six survivors under the age of 18. Wosornu concluded, “Humanitarian assistance alone cannot change the fate of the people of Haiti and the trajectory of Haiti. Political solutions - you know that - improved security, urgent, sustained investment in essential services can create solutions for the people. Haiti's courage undeniable. Our support ever so necessary.”

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The Tragic DOWNFALL of MAGA (Trump TURNED AGAINST Them)

2026-04-11T00:48:24.505+02:00

The Kavernacle: The Tragic DOWNFALL of MAGA (Trump TURNED AGAINST Them)

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Sudan, Lebanon, Iran & other topics - Daily Press Briefing (10 April 2026) | United Nations

2026-04-10T21:04:49.511+02:00

Highlights: - Sudan - Iran - Lebanon/Humanitarian - Occupied Palestinian Territory - Afghanistan - UN Women - Financial Contribution ------------------------------------- SUDAN The Secretary-General’s Personal Envoy for Sudan, Pekka Haavisto, is concluding today his visit to Nairobi, in Kenya, where he held productive engagements with Sudanese armed groups and civilian political actors, as well as with civil society representatives, members of the diplomatic community and Kenyan authorities. In his meetings, Mr. Haavisto stressed the urgent need to pursue practical measures to deescalate the conflict and ensure the protection of civilians. Mr. Haavisto reiterated that the conflict cannot be resolved through military means and highlighted the importance of achieving swift, tangible progress toward peace, given the devastating impact the ongoing violence is continuing to have on Sudan and its people. The Personal Envoy echoed statements by the Secretary-General and the Security Council reaffirming the need to safeguard the sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity of Sudan, rejecting the establishment of any parallel authorities and underscoring the commitment of the United Nations to engaging with all relevant stakeholders to advance peace. Mr. Haavisto will next travel to Berlin ahead of the ministerial-level meeting of the International Sudan Conference, which is scheduled next week, on 15 April. IRAN The Secretary-General welcomes the U.S.-Iran talks that are mediated by Pakistan, scheduled to start in Islamabad over the weekend. He calls on the parties to seize this diplomatic opportunity to engage in good faith toward a lasting and comprehensive agreement, with a view to deescalation and the prevention of a return to hostilities. His Personal Envoy, Jean Arnault, continues to be in the region to support diplomatic efforts. The Secretary-General reiterates that there is no viable alternative to the peaceful settlement of international disputes, in full accordance with international law, including the UN Charter. LEBANON/HUMANITARIAN In Lebanon, the situation continues to deteriorate and essential services for people in need are under extreme strain. Lebanon’s Ministry of Health reported that the strikes on Wednesday across the country killed more than 300 people and injured over 1,100 others. This brings the total number of people killed since 2 March to nearly 1,900, with more than 6,000 people injured. This is according to numbers given to us by the Lebanese Government. Our humanitarian colleagues continue to be seriously concerned over attacks on health and emergency services. Today, a strike on an ambulance killed two first responders in the province of Tyre. Full Highlight: https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/noon-briefing-highlight?date=2026-04-10

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Launch of the 2026 Financing for Sustainable Development Report - Press Conference | United Nations

2026-04-10T05:04:24.113+02:00

A new UN report warns that global financing for development is under growing pressure, threatening decades of progress. At the launch of the 2026 Financing for Sustainable Development Report: Implementing the Sevilla Commitment (FSDR 2026), Li Junhua, UN Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs, said, “Development progress is imperiled by global fragmentation, geopolitical tensions and conflict. Developing countries are trapped in a catastrophic financing squeeze from compounding shocks.” Many developing countries, especially the poorest and most vulnerable, are struggling with a severe financing squeeze. Debt payments are at their highest level in two decades, development aid is declining, and foreign investment has dropped for the second year in a row, making it harder for countries to invest in health, education and climate resilience. Li Junhua reported, “Development aid is falling sharply. In 2025, 25 countries decreased their Official Development Assistance (ODA), leading to a 23 percent overall drop from 2024 to 2025, the largest annual contraction on record. Only four countries met the 0.7 per cent target – Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, and Sweden. Based on preliminary data, ODA is expected to further decline by another 5.8 percent in 2026. Developing countries, especially the poorest, face mounting debt, with debt service burdens hitting 20-year highs.” Geopolitical tensions and global fragmentation are also making cooperation and financial reforms harder to achieve. Li Junhua said, “Pressures have intensified, with a financing squeeze and increasing fragmentation exacerbated by conflicts. The recent conflict in the Middle East, for instance, has triggered a significant shock to an already fragile global economy. While the ultimate impact will depend on the conflict’s duration and severity, and the resulting arrangements for shipping and trade, we are already seeing clear repercussions for developing countries in relation to energy, food, trade and debt sustainability.” The report urges stronger international collaboration and investment to close the $4 trillion annual development financing gap. Despite challenges, progress in renewable energy, South-South cooperation, and early implementation efforts offers a path forward.

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Kosovo: 'Let us hope that differences can be bridged' - UNMIK's Chief Presser | United Nations

2026-04-10T03:04:22.227+02:00

Briefing by Peter Due, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK, on the Secretary-General's latest report on UNMIK. ----- “Let us hope that differences can be bridged, a new President can be elected and that new legislative elections can be avoided,” the new chief of UNMIK said, briefing the Security Council on the situation in Kosovo. Peter Due, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) noted the return of Kosovo Serb mayors to local institutions in the north as a positive step but said “this process has not been without challenges,” citing “incomplete handovers, administrative gaps and language barriers” raised by mayors he had met with. He also said UNMIK had “implemented a contingency plan reducing encumbered positions by almost 30 per cent” in response to the UN's broader financial difficulties. Serbian Foreign Minister Marko Đurić said UNMIK remained “indispensable,” noting that its mandate under resolution 1244 had “not been fully implemented.” He said Serbs in Kosovo and Metohija were “increasingly marked as the other” and that their identity was being used “as a basis to limit the rights of Kosovo Serbs, restrict their movement and target their homes, property and religious sites.” Glauk Konjufca said “the obstacle to peace and normalization of relations remains Serbia, which is neither interested in normalizing relations with Kosovo nor joining the EU.” He called on Belgrade to “come to terms with reality and recognize Kosovo as a sovereign and independent state,” saying it was “holding its society and entire region hostage to aspirations of regaining regional hegemony.” Konjufca said Kosovo had “one of the most advanced minority protection frameworks in Europe” and said Serbia and “other malign actors continue to weaponize minority rights” to “promote division, disorder and undermine our democratic institutions.” US Deputy Representative Tammy Bruce said the Council “should not measure effectiveness by how long a mission survives,” pointing to the capabilities of local institutions and the EU presence on the ground. “The UN mission has reached the end of the road,” she said. Russia's Permanent Representative Vasiliy Nebenzya said it was “unacceptable to reduce the frequency or to change the format of Security Council meetings on Kosovo,” adding that any reduction in UNMIK’s budget or staffing was equally unacceptable. The mission, he said, continued “to perform the essential task of contributing to the maintenance of stability in the province.”

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We Need to Talk about Nuclear War HYSTERIA (and why it doesn't help)

2026-04-10T01:48:16.273+02:00

The Kavernacle: We Need to Talk about Nuclear War HYSTERIA (and why it doesn't help)

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Attacks on UN Personnel - Security Council Briefing | United Nations

2026-04-09T14:05:02.384+02:00

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

2026-04-09T05:04:24.854+02:00

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

2026-04-09T04:04:17.661+02:00

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

2026-04-09T03:04:38.977+02:00

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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Why People LOVE ‘Intellectuals’ like Professor Jiang and Jordan Peterson

2026-04-09T01:48:29.876+02:00

The Kavernacle: Why People LOVE ‘Intellectuals’ like Professor Jiang and Jordan Peterson

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

2026-04-08T22:04:19.298+02:00

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

2026-04-08T19:04:16.092+02:00

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

2026-04-08T05:04:03.986+02:00

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

2026-04-07T22:04:20.436+02:00

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

2026-04-07T21:04:43.746+02:00

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

2026-04-07T08:04:33.575+02:00

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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