https://press.un.org/en en https://press.un.org/en/2026/ga12806.doc.htm Warning that the world remains off track to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030, senior United Nations officials today urged Member States to move beyond declarations towards measurable progress, as the General Assembly reviewed the Economic and Social Council’s work amid widening inequalities, mounting debt and growing demands for multilateral reform. Thu, 05 Nov 2026 17:48:49 -0500 United Nations https://press.un.org/en/2026/ga12806.doc.htm https://press.un.org/en/2026/sc16501.doc.htm The Security Council today heard an update on the work of the Committee overseeing sanctions on Yemen, including its consideration of reports addressing dual-use items, precursor chemicals, information-sharing and vessel flag State capacity, as well as recommendations submitted by its Panel of Experts. Thu, 05 Nov 2026 17:00:28 -0500 United Nations https://press.un.org/en/2026/sc16501.doc.htm https://press.un.org/en/2026/sc16502.doc.htm In the absence of a political solution between Sudan and South Sudan, senior United Nations officials and delegates told the Security Council today that evolving violence and a fragile security situation in and around the disputed Abyei area underscore the importance of strengthening and renewing the mandate of the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA). Thu, 05 Nov 2026 15:57:10 -0500 United Nations https://press.un.org/en/2026/sc16502.doc.htm 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