International Law

Guterres Calls for Peace Through Reconciliation at Normandy Forum

UN Secretary-General António Guterres delivered remarks at the Normandy for Peace Forum in Caen, France, calling on the international community to draw on the power of reconciliation and collective commitment that rebuilt Europe after World War II to address current geopolitical upheavals, wars, inequality, and the climate crisis. The Secretary-General emphasized that peace requires defending international law, protecting human rights, maintaining dialogue, and building trust between peoples.

Record 1,010+ Humanitarian Deaths, Security Council Demands Accountability

The UN Security Council convened amid record levels of humanitarian workers and UN personnel killed in armed conflict. UN officials reported at least 326 humanitarian workers were killed in 2025 across 21 countries, bringing the three-year total to over 1,010. Speakers called for accountability and adherence to international humanitarian law, with officials expressing concern that recent budget cuts have reduced security support globally.

Security Council Hears Kosovo Mission Chief on Trust Building and Community Cooperation

The UN Security Council held its 10132nd meeting to hear the Special Representative of the Secretary-General report on UNMIK activities in Kosovo. Peter Due highlighted trust building between communities as essential for progress, noting that while December 2025 legislative elections proceeded peacefully, challenges remain including incomplete administrative handovers and language barriers in northern Kosovo. Serbia and Kosovo offered contrasting positions on UNMIK's role and future.

Security Council Libya Committee Discusses Final Panel of Experts Report

The UN Security Council Committee on Libya held informal consultations on 24 March 2026 to review the final report of its Panel of Experts submitted pursuant to resolution 2769 (2025). Committee members expressed support for the Panel's work during an interactive discussion with the Coordinator. This press release documents the Committee's review process under the Libya sanctions regime.