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Kenya has been placed on high alert due to escalating violence in South Sudan, where the United Nations reports over 180,000 people displaced. This stems from fresh attacks and ceasefire violations. President William Ruto has engaged South Sudan's leaders to urge dialogue for peace.

19. januar 2026 Rapportert av AI

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is relocating about 300 positions and central functions from New York to Bonn within two years. An additional 100 roles will move to Madrid. The decision is seen as a key signal for German foreign policy.

South Korea is set to conclude its two-year term as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council this week, marking its third stint on the body. Elected in June 2023, the country focused on emerging security challenges like cybersecurity and artificial intelligence. The foreign ministry pledged to continue expanding contributions to international peace and security.

26. desember 2025 Rapportert av AI

Building on prior condemnations of specific incidents like the US attack on a Venezuelan oil tanker on December 11, Cuba has strongly condemned escalating US warmongering against Venezuela at the UN Security Council, threatening regional sovereignty and peace. Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla highlighted international concerns over US violations of international law.

United States Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz has described President Donald Trump’s efforts to steer the UN back toward what he calls its core post–World War II mission of promoting peace. In a recent interview with The Daily Wire, Waltz emphasized pursuing an America First–aligned reform agenda, including defunding programs he deems non‑essential and pushing other countries to share more of the security burden.

5. desember 2025 Rapportert av AI

FNs utvalg for fjerning av rasediskriminering har kommet med skarp kritikk av Sveriges besøksforbudssoner, og kalt dem motbydelige og ulovlige. Utvalget advarer mot raseprofilering og krever gjennomgang av lovverket. Regjeringen forsvarer sonene som forenelige med internasjonale konvensjoner.