Ukraine: Influx of weapons ‘must not derail aspiration for peace’, Security Council hears

PNP DeskFebruary 8, 2023September 10, 202408 mins

Speaking during the meeting, which was requested by the delegation of the Russian Federation, Izumi Nakamitsu, UN High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, noted that a number of governments have already provided heavy conventional armaments and munitions to Ukraine. Those include battlefield vehicles, air defence capabilities, large-calibre artillery systems, and uncrewed combat aerial vehicles, or drones,…

Peace in South Sudan hinges on local accountability, landmark Peacebuilding Commission meeting hears

PNP DeskJanuary 31, 2023September 9, 202406 mins

“Our priority in 2023 is to take a ‘peace to people’ approach with the Government’s facilitation,” Stephen Par Kuol, Minister of Peacebuilding of South Sudan, told the Commission, via video link. Addressing the ambassadorial-level meeting on building peace in communities through local governance and community reconciliation in South Sudan, he said efforts included tackling such…