On June 9, candidates for UN Secretary-General will take part in the 1st public TV debate in Geneva. The event is co-hosted by #GWLVoices and UN Foundation. The forum starts @ 3pm at the Ivan Pictet Auditorium, Maison de la Paix. The 5 candidates (left to right) are: @mbachelet, @mfespinosaEC, @rafaelmgrossi, @RGrynspan & @Macky_Sall

On 29 May, @SCRtweets (SCR) co-organized, together with @GermanyUN, @AfricanUnionUN, and the #UN Secretariat a discussion on the operationalization of Council resolution 2719 (2023), focusing on mission support modalities for #AU-led peace support operations. Hosted at the @AfricanUnionUN and co-sponsored by the #African members of the Council (#A3), the event featured introductory remarks by Ambassador Zenon Ngay Mukongo, Permanent Representative of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the UN and A3 Coordinator; Ambassador Thomas Zahneisen, Acting Deputy Permanent Representative of Germany to the UN; and Nathalie Ndongo-Seh, Director of the Western Africa Division in @UNDPPA and @UNPeacekeeping. Participants also heard presentations from @ZAlghali, Senior Advisor at the AU Permanent Observer Mission to the UN, and Vanessa Kent, Chief of the Support Partnerships Service in the UN Department of Operational Support, who shared insights on the development and implementation of AU-UN mission support modalities. The discussion concluded with remarks by Ambassador Mohammed Edrees, Permanent Observer of the African Union to the UN. SCR’s Chief Operating Officer, @Klimenop, moderated the event, helping to facilitate an exchange of views on how the #AU and #UN can work together to ensure rapid deployment and effective mission support under the framework of resolution 2719. We thank all participants for their valuable contributions to this timely and important conversation about the practical application of the Joint AU-UN Mission Support Planning Modalities and ongoing efforts to operationalise resolution 2719.

#BREAKING Security Council ADOPTS resolution renewing sanctions on South Sudan, including assets freezes, travel bans and arms embargo, and the mandate of the panel of experts assisting the sanctions committee. Voting result In favor: 9 Against: 0 Abstain: 6

UN Secretary-General on Russia’s war in Ukraine: the death spiral must stop

𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝘁 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗛𝗟 𝗜𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘿𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙙 𝙗𝙮 𝙃.𝙀. 𝘼𝙢𝙗𝙖𝙨𝙨𝙖𝙙𝙤𝙧 𝙒𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙙 𝙆𝙝𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙙 𝙊𝙗𝙚𝙞𝙙𝙖𝙩, 𝙋𝙚𝙧𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙍𝙚𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙃𝙖𝙨𝙝𝙚𝙢𝙞𝙩𝙚 𝙆𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙙𝙤𝙢 𝙤𝙛 𝙅𝙤𝙧𝙙𝙖𝙣 𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙐𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙉𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 | 𝙈𝙤𝙣𝙙𝙖𝙮, 𝙈𝙖𝙮 20, 2026 ~~~ I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of 88 States and my own country Jordan. We gather just before the UN Security Council’s annual debate on the protection of civilians to sound an alarm. Civilians in about 130 armed conflicts around the world face unacceptable realities. They suffer the effects of devastating attacks, including by explosive weapons, the remnants of which remain pervasive threats; they face destruction of critical infrastructure and life-sustaining services, including health care. They are displaced from their homes in record numbers and are too often separated from their families and deprived of education and opportunities, with generational impacts. As the Secretary-General has just published in his annual report, the UN recorded more than 37,000 civilian deaths across twenty armed conflicts in 2025. The rules of war, which exist to reduce civilian harm, are binding on all parties to armed conflict at all times and are indispensable. The erosion of respect for international humanitarian law (IHL), the rules of war, demands an urgent political response. This is why the Global Initiative to Galvanize Political Commitment to International Humanitarian law was launched in September 2024 by Brazil, China, France, Jordan, Kazakhstan, and South Africa together with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). The Initiative is intended to reaffirm commitment to IHL at the highest level and to advance outcomes that strengthen implementation of existing law. To date, 111 States have officially joined the Initiative, many of them standing here today. Twenty-seven States are engaged as co-chairs of seven workstreams to deliver practical recommendations; and over 160 States have participated in consultations and deliberations. Together, we are addressing some of the most pressing challenges in contemporary warfare: the protection of hospitals and civilian infrastructure, naval warfare, the role of IHL in promoting sustainable peace, and safeguarding civilians, including humanitarian personnel, from harm in armed conflicts. I am honoured to announce that, following two years of work and strong engagement by states from all regions, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan will host a culminating High-Level Conference on Humanity in War on the 7th of December. We have three asks today. First, we ask that all states make respect for IHL, including the protection of civilians, a top priority at home and abroad. Second, we encourage all states that are not yet members to join the Global IHL Initiative, and to actively contribute to the Initiative’s concrete outcomes. Our collective resolve is key to the success of this endeavour, which ultimately aims at improving IHL implementation on the ground in armed conflicts. And third, we encourage States to be represented at the conference in Jordan this December at the highest possible level. Together, we must uphold humanity in war. Thank you. ~~~ 𝙅𝙤𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩: Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Canada, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cuba, Czechia, Cyprus, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Egypt, Estonia, European Union, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Guatemala, Guyana, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, International Committee of the Red Cross, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kuwait, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, Montenegro, Morocco, Netherlands (Kingdom of the), New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Republic of Korea, Republic of Moldova, Romania, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Sierra Leone, Slovakia, Slovenia, Somalia, South Africa, Spain, State of Palestine, Sweden, Switzerland, Syrian Arab Republic, Thailand, Tunisia, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and Uruguay.

Following her first official visit to Haiti, UN Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict @_VanessaFrazier describes the impact of violence on children across the country. news.un.org/en/story/2026/05…

“𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗳-𝗿𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗽 𝗦𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗗𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗰𝘆” 𝑳𝒊𝒃𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒂 𝑫𝒊𝒔𝒔𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑾𝒂𝒓 𝒊𝒏 𝑼𝒌𝒓𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒆 A statement on "Maintenance of Peace and Security of Ukraine", as delivered by Deputy Permanent Representative H.E. Baba Sillah, at the 10152nd meeting of the UN Security Council held on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 Read the full text of the statement here: zurl.co/O2jvQ

We must protect civilians in peace enforcement settings. 🇩🇪 supports the effective implementation of African Union #PoC Policy. #UNSC resolution 2719 remains key for AU-UN partnership on this & other PoC matters.
Honored to co-sponsor this AU #PoCWeek2026 side event. #NotATarget

𝗔𝟯 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗺𝘀 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝘆𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻-𝗟𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀, 𝗦𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗻𝘁𝘆: 𝙍𝙚𝙞𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙨 𝘾𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙨 for 𝙍𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙬𝙚𝙙 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙞𝙩𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙍𝙚𝙨𝙤𝙡𝙪𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 2254 Statement on Syria as delivered by Amb. Lewis G. Brown, II, Permanent Representative of Liberia, at the 10151st meeting of the .@UN Security Council held on Friday, May 15, 2026 #MiddleEast #A3 #Syria #UNSC Get the full text of this A3 Statement here: zurl.co/ARZE9

𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗻𝘀 "𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗹𝘆" 𝗧𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗮𝗰𝗸𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗹𝗶 ~~~ 𝙐𝙉 𝙎𝙚𝙘𝙪𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝘾𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙘𝙞𝙡 𝙋𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 | 𝘼𝙙𝙤𝙥𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙤𝙣 𝙈𝙖𝙮 15, 2026 The members of the Security Council condemned in the strongest terms the heinous and cowardly terrorist attacks in several locations across Mali on 25 April 2026 and in the days that followed, including 6 May 2026, which resulted in the loss of life and injury. The members of the Security Council expressed their deepest sympathy and condolences to the families of the victims and to the people and the authorities of Mali, and they wished a speedy and full recovery to those who were injured. The members of the Security Council reaffirmed that terrorism in all its forms and manifestations constitutes one of the most serious threats to international peace and security. The members of the Security Council underlined the need to hold perpetrators, organizers, financiers and sponsors of these reprehensible acts of terrorism accountable and bring them to justice. They urged all States, in accordance with their obligations under international law, and relevant Security Council resolutions, to cooperate actively with the authorities of Mali as well as all other relevant authorities in this regard. The members of the Security Council reiterated that any acts of terrorism are criminal and unjustifiable, regardless of their motivation, wherever, whenever and by whomsoever committed. They reaffirmed the need for all States to combat by all means, in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations and other obligations under international law, including international human rights law, international refugee law and international humanitarian law, threats to international peace and security caused by terrorist acts.

𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗨𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁, 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗶𝗛: 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘄𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗗𝗮𝘆𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝙇𝙞𝙗𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙖'𝙨 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙤𝙣 "𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙎𝙞𝙩𝙪𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙞𝙣 𝘽𝙤𝙨𝙣𝙞𝙖 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙃𝙚𝙧𝙯𝙚𝙜𝙤𝙫𝙞𝙣𝙖", 𝙖𝙨 𝙙𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙙 𝙗𝙮 𝙃.𝙀. 𝘼𝙢𝙗. 𝙇𝙚𝙬𝙞𝙨 𝙂. 𝘽𝙧𝙤𝙬𝙣, 𝙄𝙄, 𝙖𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 10150𝙩𝙝 𝙢𝙚𝙚𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙐𝙉 𝙎𝙚𝙘𝙪𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝘾𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙘𝙞𝙡 𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙙 𝙤𝙣 𝙏𝙪𝙚𝙨𝙙𝙖𝙮, 𝙈𝙖𝙮 12, 2026 Get the text of this statement here: zurl.co/WClT7

𝗔𝗺𝗯. 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗥𝗮𝗽𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮'𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲-𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 "Transparent and accountable natural resource governance is truly a peace instrucment, and not merely a development goal." Read the full article here: zurl.co/VmXPD

𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 “𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗸, 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗝𝗲𝗿𝘂𝘀𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗺” 𝘼𝙨 𝙙𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙙 𝙗𝙮 𝘾𝙡𝙡𝙧. 𝘼𝙡𝙤𝙮𝙨𝙞𝙪𝙨 𝙏. 𝙅𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙖𝙝, 𝙋𝙤𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝘾𝙤𝙤𝙧𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙤𝙧, 𝙖𝙩 𝙖𝙣 𝘼𝙧𝙧𝙞𝙖-𝙁𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙪𝙡𝙖 𝙎𝙚𝙘𝙪𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝘾𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙘𝙞𝙡 𝙈𝙚𝙚𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙙 𝙤𝙣 𝙁𝙧𝙞𝙙𝙖𝙮, 𝙈𝙖𝙮 8, 2026 ~~~ Thank you, Mr. Chairman, Liberia thanks the conveners of this Arria-meeting and acknowledges the valuable contributions of the briefers. Liberia remains deeply concerned by the continued deterioration of the situation in the occupied Palestinian territories, in all of its manifestations, particularly in the West Bank, and by the widening cycle of violence across the region. We understand both the weight of injustice and the resilience required in the quest for survival. The communities of the West Bank, generations living therein, have endured a cycle of violence and insecurity that continues to claim innocent lives on all sides. The ongoing hostilities, military operations, the imposition of discriminatory fiscal policies, and continuing tensions across Gaza, Lebanon, and the West Bank remind us that lasting peace cannot be achieved through force alone. The continued expansion of settlements, the persistence of division, and the deepening mistrust between communities risk further enhancing and entrenching this conflict rather than resolving it. Israeli and Palestinian families alike continue to live with fear and uncertainty, never knowing when the next escalation may occur. This reality underscores a fundamental truth: sustainable peace cannot emerge from fear, retaliation, or imbalance, but from dialogue, mutual recognition, security, and justice for all people. We must recognize a truth as urgent as it is clear: peace is not measured by military strength or political advantage, but by the ability of all people to live with dignity, safety, and hope. Only when both Israelis and Palestinians can envision a secure future for their children, free from violence and despair, will the region move closer to lasting stability. Liberia therefore calls for a renewed commitment to diplomacy and international law, and work collectively toward a just and enduring peace for all. Liberia reaffirms its commitment to the Two-State Solution. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

We truly need global institutions that reflect the world as it is today, not as it was 80yrs ago.

Speaking at the inauguration of the United Nations Nairobi Expansion Project in Gigiri, UN Secretary-General António Guterres criticised the global financial system for forcing African countries to pay borrowing costs three times higher than those of developed nations, despite some having stronger financial stability and growth prospects. Guterres also called for permanent African representation on the UN Security Council and a stronger voice for Africa within the IMF and World Bank.

𝐋𝐢𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐦𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞, 𝐎𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐲, 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐌𝐢𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐭 𝐈𝐌𝐑𝐅 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 ~~~ 𝙐𝙉 𝙃𝙌, 𝙈𝙖𝙣𝙝𝙖𝙩𝙩𝙖𝙣, 𝙉𝙚𝙬 𝙔𝙤𝙧𝙠, 𝙐𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙨 | 𝙈𝙖𝙮 8, 2026: — Liberia has reaffirmed its commitment to implementing the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration during the General Debate of the Second Plenary Meeting of the 2026 International Migration Review Forum (IMRF) at United Nations Headquarters in New York. The Second International Migration Review Forum took place from 5 to 8 May 2026 and served as the principal intergovernmental platform for Member States to review progress in implementing the Global Compact for Migration. Speaking for the Liberian delegation, Cllr. Jeddi Mowbray Armah, Deputy Minister for Legal Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, emphasized that Liberia views migration “not as a challenge to be contained, but as a reality to be governed and an opportunity to be harnessed.” He highlighted Liberia’s ongoing efforts to strengthen migration governance, including the establishment of a Technical Coordination Mechanism on Migration, which has reinforced a “whole-of-government approach” under the leadership of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Minister Armah further noted that migration has been incorporated into Liberia’s national development framework, the ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development (2025–2029), reflecting the Government’s conviction that well-managed migration contributes to economic growth, resilience, and national stability. The Deputy Minister also pointed to Liberia’s progress in strengthening the national evidence base through the 2022 Population and Housing Census and Migration Governance Indicator assessments, which continue to inform policy reforms and identify priority gaps. He underscored Liberia’s efforts to modernize border management systems, strengthen legal frameworks to combat trafficking in persons, and improve coordination among institutions responsible for the protection of migrants. On the vital role of Liberians abroad, Hon. Armah reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to leveraging the potential of Liberia’s Diaspora community through structured pathways that translate engagement into tangible development outcomes. He acknowledged Liberia’s remaining challenges, including fragmented data systems, capacity constraints, and added that these challenges have sharpened Liberia’s focus on advancing the development and adoption of a comprehensive national migration policy, investing in data harmonization, border infrastructure, digital systems, and protection frameworks, particularly for vulnerable populations. Deputy Minister Armah concluded by reaffirming that Liberia remains steadfast in its commitment to the full, effective, and inclusive implementation, follow-up, and review of the Global Compact for Migration. Liberia was represented at the 2026 International Migration Forum by Hon. Jeddi Armah, Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal Affairs (HoD); Hon. Daniel Koikoi, Jr, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs; and Hon. Varlee Sarnor, Deputy Executive Director for Operations at the Liberia Refugee Repatriation and Resettlement Commission (LRRRC). Mrs. Tangbae K. Gbai (3rd Committee) and Mr. Jestino S. Gaye (2nd Committee) of the Permanent Mission of Liberia to the UN provided support and completed the delegation. 𝘼𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 2026 𝙄𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙈𝙞𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙍𝙚𝙫𝙞𝙚𝙬 𝙁𝙤𝙧𝙪𝙢 The International Migration Review Forum (IMRF) is the primary intergovernmental platform through which United Nations Member States review progress in implementing the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration (GCM). The second IMRF was convened by the President of the United Nations General Assembly from 5–8 May 2026 at UN Headquarters in New York, preceded by an informal multi-stakeholder hearing on 4 May 2026. Held every four years, the Forum provides an opportunity for Member States and relevant stakeholders to assess progress, share good practices, identify implementation gaps, and set priorities for the years ahead. The 2026 Forum featured four interactive multi-stakeholder roundtables, a policy debate, and plenary meetings, and concluded with the adoption of an intergovernmentally agreed Progress Declaration.

𝐋𝐢𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚 𝐀𝐝𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐢𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐦 A statement by Cllr. Jeddi Mowbray Armah, Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal Affairs, delivered at the International Migration Review Forum 2026 - 2nd Plenary meeting, General debate held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, from 5 to 8 May 2026. He made this intervention on behalf of the Republic of Liberia in the General Assembly Hall on Thursday, May 7, 2026.

“𝐏𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐤𝐞𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐧 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐞.” —𝑨3 𝑪𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒔 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑺𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒅 𝑬𝒏𝒈𝒂𝒈𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕, 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒈𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝒊𝒏 𝑨𝒃𝒚𝒆𝒊 Find the full text of this A3 Statement here: zurl.co/wZ4ux

𝐀𝐛𝐲𝐞𝐢 𝐚𝐭 𝐚 𝐂𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐝𝐬 𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝟑 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐏𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 ~~~~ The Security Council addressed the deteriorating security and political situation in Abyei—the contested border area between Sudan and South Sudan— at its 10149th meeting on Thursday, May 7, 2026. Following briefings from Ms. Martha Ama Aki Pobee, UN Assistant Secretary-General for Africa; and Mr. Kwong Cong, UN Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa, the A3 expressed dismay over the stalled peace process and reiterated its calls for the demilitarization of the zone and reminded Council Members that instability in Abyei reverberates across the border that affects both Sudan and South Sudan. Delivering a statement on behalf of the African members of the Council (A3: Democratic Republic of the Congo, Somalia, and Liberia), Liberia framed the situation as a test case to ascertain if unresolved political questions in Africa are managed through dialogue or allowed to slide back into violence. The African representatives on the UN Security Council collectively called for the immediate withdrawal of all unauthorized forces, the urgent reactivation of joint political mechanisms, and underscored that "African led solutions remain central to African peace." Read the statement here: zurl.co/csSd4