UN - Top Stories

1. Will those responsible for atrocities in Syria finally face justice?

   Hopes are rising that, with the support of the United Nations, the architects of the brutal former regime of Bashar al Assad in Syria will eventually be held accountable for their crimes.

2. Security Council briefed on challenges to peacekeeping in Lebanon, Syria

   Two senior UN peacekeeping officials briefed the Security Council on Friday on recent developments in Lebanon and the occupied Syrian Golan, and the challenges facing “blue helmets” serving there. 

3. UNRWA chief: Ceasefire is the start, not the solution

   Philippe Lazzarini, Commissioner-General of the UN agency for Palestine refugees (UNRWA) on Friday welcomed the Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal, pledging to scale up aid delivery across the stricken enclave once it comes into effect.

4. World News in Brief: Antisemitism action plan, DR Congo violence escalates, new migration movie, year of ‘peace and trust’

   The UN launched a new Action Plan on Friday that will enhance monitoring and response to antisemitism.

5. In Lebanon, Guterres highlights challenges and support for peacekeepers

   Continuing his high profile visit to Lebanon, UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Friday underscored the challenges faced by UN peacekeepers and reiterated the organization’s commitment to supporting the Lebanese Armed Forces.