Security Council authorizes transition to "Gang Suppression Force" in Haiti

On 1 October, the Security Council adopted resolution 2793 (2025), authorizing the transition of the Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission in Haiti to a "Gang Suppression Force". The resolution also establishes a new UN Support Office in Haiti (UNSOH) to provide logistical and operational backing for the Force, funded through peacekeeping-assessed contributions as recommended by the Secretary-General earlier this year. 

ASG Jenča reaffirms UN commitment to Colombia’s peace process as he assumes new role as Special Representative

On 3 October, Miroslav Jenča, Assistant Secretary-General (ASG) for Europe, Central Asia and the Americas and Special Representative-Designate for Colombia, briefed the Security Council as he prepares to assume his post in Bogotá. He underlined that Colombia’s Final Peace Agreement remains the essential roadmap for building lasting peace, stressing the importance of rural reform, reintegration and security guarantees to stabilize conflict-affected regions. ASG Jenča welcomed the issuance of the first restorative sentences by the Special Jurisdiction for Peace as a historic milestone for truth, justice and reparations to victims. He highlighted persistent security concerns, particularly for former combatants and communities, and urged effective strategies combining security and peace policies to ensure progress is not reversed. In the case of Colombia, he added, “the Council has been able to respond with targeted assistance to a nationally owned peace process. These are favorable circumstances for the United Nations to continue to make a positive and focused contribution.” 

Deputy Special Coordinator Alakbarov briefs UN on resolution 2334

On 29 September, Deputy Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process Ramiz Alakbarov presented the Secretary-General’s 35th report on the implementation of Security Council resolution 2334 (2016). Covering the period 18 June–19 September, the report details a sharp acceleration of Israeli settlement expansion, demolitions and seizures of Palestinian structures, and widespread displacement in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem. It also highlights the devastating toll of Israeli military operations in Gaza, with thousands of civilian deaths, mass displacement, and famine conditions confirmed for the first time in the region. The Secretary-General stressed that Israeli settlements have no legal validity and constitute a flagrant violation of international law. He reiterated his call for an immediate and permanent ceasefire, the unconditional release of hostages, unfettered humanitarian access across Gaza, and urgent steps toward a two-State solution in line with international law and UN resolutions.

Special Envoy Bishop underscores inclusion and justice for Rohingya

At the High-level Conference on the Situation of Rohingya and Other Minorities in Myanmar on 30 September, Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Myanmar Julie Bishop stressed that an inclusive Myanmar is only possible if it guarantees safety, justice and opportunity for all communities, particularly the Rohingya. She underlined the need to address the root causes of conflict, discrimination and disenfranchisement, noting her role requires listening to all voices while upholding UN values and impartiality. Earlier, the Chef de Cabinet delivered a message on behalf of the Secretary-General, urging immediate action to protect civilians, ensure humanitarian access, and scale up investment to support refugees and host communities.

PBC reviews peacebuilding priorities in the Central African Republic

On 3 October, the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) held an Ambassadorial-level meeting of its Country-Specific Configuration on the Central African Republic (CAR), chaired by Ambassador Omar Hilale, Permanent Representative of Morocco. Briefers included Ousman Njikam, Deputy Chief Registrar of the Special Criminal Court of CAR; Amania Alhissene Algoni, President of the Association of Central African Women and Girls for Development; and Mohamed Ag Ayoya, Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in CAR. Member States discussed transitional justice mechanisms and the outcomes of the recent Investment Roundtable for the National Development Plan 2024–2028. The meeting is expected to help inform forthcoming Security Council deliberations, including on the renewal of MINUSCA’s mandate.

PBC discusses post-transition peacebuilding in Chad

On 30 September, the PBC held an Ambassadorial-level meeting on post-transition peacebuilding in Chad. Briefers included ASG for Africa Martha Pobee, Deputy Minister of Finance, Budget, Economy and Planning Fatime Haram Acy, Director of Strategy and Operations for West Africa at the World Bank Marina Wes, and President of the Coalition of Women Mediators for Sustainable Peace Achta Djibrine Sy. Member States welcomed Chad’s progress, including the National Social Cohesion Strategy and decentralization efforts. Awa Dabo, Director and Deputy Head of the Peacebuilding Support Office, also delivered remarks, noting Chad's National Social Cohesion Strategy to PBC being among the first one to do so under the Pact for the Future. 

ASG Spehar engages African Development Bank in Abidjan

From 1–3 October, ASG for Peacebuilding Support Elizabeth Spehar visited Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, where she met with African Development Bank (AfDB) President Sidi Ould Tah and addressed the opening of the Bank’s 6th Africa Resilience Forum, under the theme “Prioritizing Prevention: Financing Peace in a Changing Development Cooperation Landscape.” The President of AfDB, who assumed office on 1 September, shared his vision for the organization, emphasizing the centrality of peace in development, the empowerment of youth and the private sector as agents of peace, and stronger partnership with the UN. During the Forum, ASG Spehar and AfDB Vice-President Nnenna Nwabufo co-chaired a UN interagency discussion on good practices in UN–AfDB collaboration and opportunities for closer, more systematic partnership in support of national peacebuilding and prevention, in line with the Pact for the Future. The AfDB also confirmed its readiness to join the Donor Advisory Committee of Investing for Peace (I4P), a new peace-positive impact investing initiative supported by DPPA's Peacebuilding Support Office (PBSO), the UN Capital Development Fund and the German Federal Foreign Office.

Murzuq reconciliation talks stress justice for the missing

On 16 September in Tripoli, Tebu and Ahaali tribal elders, mediators and government representatives, with facilitation from the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), met to advance reconciliation efforts following the 2019 conflict in Murzuq, which left dozens missing and thousands displaced. Participants agreed that security conditions must be ensured before excavation and recovery operations can begin, and called for follow-up on 219 unexecuted arrest warrants related to crimes committed during the conflict. UNSMIL, together with OHCHR, is preparing a forthcoming report documenting enforced disappearances and other violations, aiming to support truth, accountability and sustainable peace. 

UNRCCA Preventive Diplomacy Academy engages youth on climate diplomacy with UK perspective

On 2 October, the United Nations Regional Centre for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia (UNRCCA), in cooperation with the British Embassy in Ashgabat, held an online session of its Preventive Diplomacy Academy on “The Role of Diplomacy in Tackling Climate Change – A UK Perspective.” The session also explored regional initiatives, including the Green Central Asia Initiative, as well as national achievements across Central Asia. Participants emphasized youth-led initiatives, inclusive dialogue and regional cooperation, while UNRCCA reaffirmed its commitment to empowering young leaders in preventive diplomacy and sustainable development. 

UNRCCA co-organizes regional training on countering the financing of terrorism

From 29 September to 3 October in Ostia, Italy, UNRCCA, in partnership with UNOCT and Italy’s Guardia di Finanza and with support from China through UNPDF, trained 15 Central Asian participants and representatives of the Eurasian Group on Combating Money Laundering and Financing of Terrorism (EAG) in countering terrorist financing. The programme covered Human Intelligence, intelligence sharing, crypto assets, financial sanctions and vulnerabilities in the non-profit sector. This training contributes to the UNOCT/UNRCCA Early Warning Network under Phase IV of the UN Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy in Central Asia.

SRSG Al Hassan engages on youth, repatriation and regional diplomacy at UNGA80

On the margins of the General Assembly’s high-level week, Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) Mohamed Al Hassan, underscored the importance of youth participation in global decision-making, delivering keynote remarks at the 30th anniversary commemoration of the World Programme of Action for Youth. He also addressed the High-Level International Conference on the Repatriation of Persons from Al-Hol and related camps, calling for collective solutions grounded in human rights. In bilateral meetings, SRSG Al Hassan conferred with the Foreign Minister of Oman, Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi.

Colombia: Strengthening ethnic inclusion in peace reincorporation processes

On 27 September, the Interethnic Committee of the space where peace agreement signatories carry out their reincorporation process in La Fila village, Icononzo municipality, Tolima, in central Colombia, inaugurated the Multicultural House. This space brings together diverse Indigenous and Afro-Colombian cultural expressions. The event was attended by representatives of 13 ethnic groups from various municipalities, local community members, the Agency for Reintegration and Normalization (ARN), and the United Nations Mission, which reaffirmed its support for the implementation of the Ethnic Chapter of the 2016 Peace Agreement.

Special Coordinator Hennis-Plasschaert visits Adyan Foundation

Special Coordinator of the Secretary-General Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert visited the Adyan Foundation in Beirut to participate in a roundtable discussion with religious leaders, who shared experiences and lessons on bridging sectarian divides, promoting acceptance and tolerance based on common values, and fostering social solidarity, particularly during times of crisis. The Special Coordinator welcomed the Foundation's efforts to advance religious dialogue, build mutual understanding and strengthen social cohesion among communities, noting these efforts are essential for Lebanon’s pursuit of a more peaceful and sustainable future that meets the needs of its diverse society.

UNSCOL and UN Women support women’s political participation ahead of elections

Ahead of next year’s parliamentary elections, the Office of the United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon (UNSCOL) and UN Women launched a research paper on women’s political participation in Lebanon’s eight major political parties. “Barriers do exist, and they are very real,” Special Coordinator Hennis-Plasschaert said at the launch in Beirut. “The good news is that the study identifies many opportunities for action—from legislative priorities and policy changes within political parties to broader initiatives such as financing support or flexible arrangements. With the 2026 elections approaching, there has never been a better time to seize these opportunities.” Despite having had the right to vote and run for office for more than 70 years, only 17 women have ever been elected to the Lebanese Parliament.

Diplomatic Pulse goes AI-ready

This week, we released a new version of Diplomatic Pulse, DPPA’s digital tool for monitoring official press releases from all UN Member States and observers. The upgraded platform now features advanced search functions and the ability to download results in AI-friendly formats (CSV, TXT and JSON). Developed with the Qatar Computing Research Institute (QCRI), these enhancements make Diplomatic Pulse even more useful for policymakers, researchers, journalists and peacebuilders seeking timely insights from the global diplomatic community. 

Next Week

On 6 October, the Security Council hold its annual open debate on women, peace and security (WPS), focusing on women’s full, equal and meaningful participation in peace processes. On 7 October, the Council will discuss cooperation between the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations, with a particular focus on partnership with the African Union.