Security Council, 10268th Meeting (AM) UN Mission in South Sudan
What was announced
The Security Council will meet today to discuss developments in South Sudan, ahead of national elections scheduled for 22 December. Anita Kiki Gbeho, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), is expected to brief members on the Secretary-General’s latest report (S/2026/853). Discussions are expected to focus on the political transition, electoral preparations, renewed fighting and the humanitarian situation, including widespread food insecurity and displacement. Council members are also expected to address implementation of the 2018 peace agreement and protection of civilians.
Who and where
Global and regional bodies
- United Nations (Level 8 of 10) · more news
- United Nations Security Council (Level 8 of 10) · more news
Countries
- South Sudan (Sub-Saharan Africa) · more news
Where this sits in the 10 levels of power
- Level 8: The UN and global treaty bodies · news at this level
- Level 6: National government · news at this level
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- Original: https://press.un.org/en/blog/sc16504
- Published 2026-11-10 11:49:11 UTC
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