"DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL AND PEACEBUILDING AFFAIRS - DPPA"

Assistant Secretary-General for Africa Bintou Keita said, “for societies recovering from conflict and instability, Security Sector Reform holds a great promise” in creating a “safe and secure environment where the rule of law, economic and social development and trade can take root for the benefit of states and their people.” UNIFEED

Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs Rosemary DiCarlo commended Ethiopia, Sudan and Egypt for their continuing negotiations on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), and said "the remaining differences are technical and legal in nature." UNIFEED

Media stakeout by Jonathan Allen, Deputy Permanent Representative of the United Kingdom to the United Nations, on the situation in Cyprus.

Peaceful, transparent elections crucial for creating stable future in Burundi, speakers tell Security Council, ahead of 2020 presidential, legislative polls at 8652nd meeting.

Turkey’s military operation has displaced thousands of civilians, worsened Syria’s dire humanitarian crisis, top official warns Security Council at 8645th meeting.

Briefing by Stephane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

Secretary-General, at high-level event on Sudan, calls for ending country’s designation as terrorist-supporting state, immediate lifting of sanctions.

Briefing Security Council, senior officials urge increased international support as Guinea-Bissau prepares for November presidential election at 8614th meeting.

Briefing by Stephane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

Media Statement by Karen Van Vlierberge, Deputy Permanent Representative of Belgium to the United Nations, on the situation in Georgia.