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The Department of Political Affairs (DPA) plays a central role in United Nations efforts to prevent and resolve conflict around the world.

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  1. Sep 9

    Next week at Security Council: Monday starts with a briefing on and conflict. On Wednesday, Council members will debate peacekeeping and Thursday, will brief on .

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  2. Sep 9

    : Ongoing preparations for consultations () and 2 senior appointments: Special Representative for Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert ()& Deputy Special Representative for Ingrid Hayden ()

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  3. Sep 8

    Check out our preview of high-level events during the 73rd session of that helps to organize. Strengthening partnerships with , , and . More information:

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  4. Sep 8

    Last week : Special Representative for on Wednesday spoke about way forward after recent outbreak of violence (). On Friday, Special Envoy Staffan de Mistura updated Council on situation in Idlib, ()

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  5. Sep 7

    Today we mark Liaison Office official closure, established in 2011. committed to continue to work with Nepali political leaders and civil society on consolidating peace agenda towards future of sustained peace and prosperity. Statement:

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  6. Sep 7

    . Secretary-General António Guterres appoints Ingrid Hayden of Australia as his Deputy Special Representative (Political) for .

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  7. Sep 7

    Special Envoy Staffan de Mistura in today's Security Council briefing warned of the profound dangers of any battle for Idlib and called on all stakeholders to put the sanctity of human, civilian lives above everything else.

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  8. Sep 5

    Under Security Council presidency in September, focus on , and conflict and , with briefings on , , and Middle East:

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  9. Sep 5

    Preparations ongoing for consultations in Geneva aiming to reactivate peace process and build confidence. Read the statement of Special Envoy and head of Martin Griffiths:

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    Sep 4

    Under the auspices of SRSG , a ceasefire agreement was reached + signed today to end all hostilities, protect civilians, safeguard public and private property + reopen Meitiga Airport in

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    Sep 4

    . commends the people of Mauritania for the peaceful conduct of recent elections. He calls on political leaders and electoral contestants to resolve disputes through dialogue and in accordance with the law. Full text here:

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  12. Sep 4

    During Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, Under-Secretary-General also met yesterday with Malagasy President Hery Rajaonarimampianina. Discussions focused on recent developments in the country including ongoing preparations for elections scheduled in November this year.

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  13. Sep 4

    . head DiCarlo with President Azali Assoumani yesterday during Forum on China-Africa Cooperation. Discussed recent developments, including need for all stakeholders to engage in inclusive dialogue under auspices of in view of upcoming elections.

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    Sep 4

    Starting on 6 September: UN Special Envoy for , Martin Griffiths , has invited the parties to the conflict in Yemen to attend consultations at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. 🔜 Press briefing on 5 Sept 4:30 pm CET – watch live 💻at

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  15. Sep 4

    . Secretary-General António Guterres appoints Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert of the Netherlands as Special Representative for and Head of . She will succeed Ján Kubiš of Slovakia, to whom the Secretary-General is grateful for his service.

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    Sep 3

    UN Special Envoy for , Said Djinnit, and UN Assistant Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, Ursula Mueller, met today and exchanged views on the situation in the region.

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  17. Sep 3

    Madagascar, Liberia, Central African Republic, Yemen and South Sudan: Just a few examples of recent mediation initiatives around the globe:

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  18. Sep 2

    Next week : has presidency of the Security Council for the month of September. UN system is gearing up for upcoming 73rd session of and high-level week starting on 25 September. We'll preview related side events soon.

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  19. Sep 2

    The Department of Political Affairs plays a leading role in the work of the to help countries hold credible, transparent and inclusive . Watch this animation video to learn more:

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  20. Sep 1

    One year ago, we looked at the situation in Gaalkayo , in northern , in the wake of a -supported initiative to sustain peace in the divided city (). We returned to Gaalkayo to see how the innovative project has taken root:

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