"MILITARY ACTIVITY"

A UN humanitarian official today (12 May) reported that on Monday, another 174 civilians were evacuated from the Azovstal steel plant in Mariupol, Ukraine, bringing the total number of civilians evacuated from the steel and neighbouring areas to over 600. UNIFEED

Democratic Republic of Congo crisis thwarting gains in Great Lakes Region, speakers tell Security Council, stressing need to end illicit natural resources trade.

Truce offers chance to steer Yemen in 'new direction', Special Representative tells Security Council, cautions parties against backslide into conflict.

United Nations ‘not aware of any biological weapons programme in Ukraine’, disarmament affairs chief tells Security Council.

The UN human rights office (OHCHR) reiterated deep concern on Friday at the increasing number of civilian casualties in Ukraine following the Russian invasion on 24 February, before issuing a reminder to Moscow that any targeting of non-combatants “may amount to war crimes.” UNTV CH

General Assembly overwhelmingly adopts resolution demanding Russian Federation immediately end illegal use of force in Ukraine, withdraw all troops.

General Assembly overwhelmingly adopts resolution demanding Russian Federation immediately end illegal use of force in Ukraine, withdraw all troops.

Informal comments to the media by UN Secretary-General António Guterres on the situation in Ukraine.

Secretary-General António Guterres told the Security Council that “now more than ever, a more effective United Nations depends on stronger and deeper cooperation with regional organizations,” and highlighted its cooperation with the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), “notably in the areas of counterterrorism, drugs and crime, refugees and peace and security.” UNIFEED