Peace and Security,In Lebanon, Guterres highlights challenges and support for peacekeepers

In Lebanon, Guterres highlights challenges and support for peacekeepers 17 January 2025 United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres visited Lebanon on Monday, where he met with senior government officials and members of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL). During his visit, the Secretary-General highlighted the challenges facing UNIFIL and the importance of the mission’s … Read more

Migrants and Refugees,World News in Brief: Antisemitism action plan, DR Congo violence escalates, new migration movie, year of ‘peace and trust’

World News in Brief: Antisemitism action plan, DR Congo violence escalates, new migration movie, year of ‘peace and trust’ 2025-01-17 12:00 Antisemitism action plan The United Nations has launched a new action plan to combat antisemitism, a year after a series of deadly attacks on Jewish communities worldwide. The plan, which was developed in consultation … Read more

Middle East,In Lebanon, Guterres highlights challenges and support for peacekeepers

In Lebanon, Guterres highlights challenges and support for peacekeepers 17 January 2025 Beirut, Lebanon – United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres visited Lebanon today to highlight the challenges faced by the country and to express his support for the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL). In a meeting with Lebanese President Michel Aoun, Guterres discussed … Read more

Middle East,Security Council briefed on challenges to peacekeeping in Lebanon, Syria

Security Council briefed on challenges to peacekeeping in Lebanon, Syria 17 January 2025, 12:00 The Security Council was briefed on Tuesday on the challenges facing the United Nations peacekeeping forces in Lebanon and Syria. The Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Lebanon, Joanna Wronecka, told the Council that the situation in Lebanon remains fragile, with … Read more

Humanitarian Aid,World News in Brief: Antisemitism action plan, DR Congo violence escalates, new migration movie, year of ‘peace and trust’

World News in Brief: Antisemitism action plan, DR Congo violence escalates, new migration movie, year of ‘peace and trust’ Antisemitism action plan unveiled The European Commission has unveiled a new action plan to combat antisemitism. The plan includes measures to improve Holocaust education, combat hate speech online, and support Jewish communities. DR Congo violence escalates … Read more