"POLITICAL EVENTS"

The Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations, Jean Pierre Lacroix, concluded yesterday his mission to the Central African Republic. During the visit, he met with national authorities, political parties, religious leaders, women and youth organizations, and the UN peacekeepers in the country. MINUSCA

Briefing by Paulina Kubiak, Spokesperson for the President of the 76th Session of the General Assembly.

Briefing by Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesman for the Secretary-General.

Upcoming Israeli, Palestian elections could pave way to restoring legitimate political horizon in Middle East, top official tells Security Council.

Roberto Azevêdo, the outgoing Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO) reflected on the achievements secured during his seven years at the helm of the WTO and the challenges facing the organization ahead. WTO

The United Nations (UN) welcomed the agreement reached between Afghanistan’s President Ashraf Ghani and Dr Abdullah Abdullah, “to resolve the political impasse and enable the leaders to address the grave challenges facing the country,” a UN spokesperson said on Monday. UNIFEED

Fighting in North-Western Syria presents ‘Powder Keg’ for regional escalation, Special Envoy warns during briefing to Security Council at 8567th meeting.

Security Council extends mandate of African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur, unanimously adopting Resolution 2479 (2019) at 8566th meeting.

Briefing by Eri Kaneko, Associate Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

Security Council meeting: The situation in the Middle East