https://press.un.org/en en https://press.un.org/en/2026/db261105.doc.htm The UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic reports that 137 members of the Azande Ani Kpi Gbe armed group have voluntarily surrendered military weapons and ammunition in Obo, in the south-east, after intensive outreach by local authorities, with the Mission’s support. Thu, 05 Nov 2026 15:51:33 -0500 United Nations https://press.un.org/en/2026/db261105.doc.htm https://press.un.org/en/2026/sgsm23359.doc.htm Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ address to the thirtieth Ibero-American Summit, in Madrid today: Thu, 05 Nov 2026 12:28:40 -0500 United Nations https://press.un.org/en/2026/sgsm23359.doc.htm https://press.un.org/en/2026/sc16500.doc.htm Reaffirming its commitment to the principles of the UN Charter, the Security Council today reiterated that all States shall use peaceful means — dialogue, diplomatic engagement and cooperation — to settle their international disputes so international peace and security and justice are not endangered. Thu, 05 Nov 2026 12:10:23 -0500 United Nations https://press.un.org/en/2026/sc16500.doc.htm https://press.un.org/en/blog/sc16502 The Security Council will hold a briefing today at 10:30 a.m. on the situation in Abyei, a disputed territory between Sudan and South Sudan. Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix and Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for the Horn of Africa Guang Cong are expected to brief members on recent developments and the work of the UN Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA), drawing on the Secretary-General’s latest report (S/2026/821). The meeting comes ahead of the 15 November expiry of UNISFA’s mandate and its support for the Joint Border Verification and Monitoring Mechanism. Discussions are expected to focus on the deteriorating security situation, protection of civilians and progress towards demilitarization and joint security arrangements. Thu, 05 Nov 2026 06:43:36 -0500 United Nations https://press.un.org/en/blog/sc16502 https://press.un.org/en/2026/gal6763.doc.htm As the Sixth Committee (Legal) continued discussing the third cluster of topics from the annual report of the International Law Commission today, delegates repeatedly underlined the need for the Commission to consider geographically diverse State practice and experience in its work on topics such as the principle of due diligence in international law. Wed, 04 Nov 2026 19:31:55 -0500 United Nations https://press.un.org/en/2026/gal6763.doc.htm https://press.un.org/en/2026/gaspd849.doc.htm Concluding its debate on information, with repeated calls for information integrity, press freedom and multilingualism, the Fourth Committee (Special Political and Decolonization) today approved two draft resolutions that give direction to the international community’s collective fight for information integrity. Wed, 04 Nov 2026 18:45:52 -0500 United Nations https://press.un.org/en/2026/gaspd849.doc.htm https://press.un.org/en/2026/sgsm23358.doc.htm Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims, observed on 15 November: Wed, 04 Nov 2026 18:13:04 -0500 United Nations https://press.un.org/en/2026/sgsm23358.doc.htm https://press.un.org/en/2026/gashc4456.doc.htm Over 117 million people have been forced from their homes by conflict, violence and persecution, the United Nations refugee chief warned the Third Committee (Social, Humanitarian and Cultural) today, as dwindling humanitarian resources strain assistance to displaced populations and host countries. Wed, 04 Nov 2026 18:12:15 -0500 United Nations https://press.un.org/en/2026/gashc4456.doc.htm https://press.un.org/en/2026/db261104.doc.htm In Mozambique, more than 7,000 people have fled violence in Cabo Delgado province since late September, according to the International Organization for Migration (IOM). Nearly 80 per cent are women and children. Wed, 04 Nov 2026 17:44:21 -0500 United Nations https://press.un.org/en/2026/db261104.doc.htm https://press.un.org/en/2026/gaab4522.doc.htm Examining the physical and financial status of renovation projects at United Nations facilities around the globe, Fifth Committee (Administrative and Budgetary) delegates today urged Secretariat officials to use the lessons learned from these multi-million-dollar undertakings when tackling future capital projects. Wed, 04 Nov 2026 17:13:37 -0500 United Nations https://press.un.org/en/2026/gaab4522.doc.htm