United Nations Security Council
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| April 15 2025 | Jamaica deployed an additional 20 personnel to the Multinational Security Support Mission in Haiti, though the specific composition of this group was not detailed at the time. |
| March 25 2025 | Gangs ambushed a Kenyan contingent during a recovery mission, resulting in the death of one Kenyan Police officer, the destruction of three armored vehicles, and the reported disappearance of another Kenyan police personnel, with unverified claims of the missing officer's death. |
| March 2025 | Denmark assumes the presidency of the United Nations Security Council for March, maintaining the alphabetical rotation of Council presidencies. |
| 2025 | The United Nations Security Council begins the 2025-2029 presidential term period, during which different member states will rotate the presidency monthly according to the Council's established procedures. |
| February 24 2025 | The Multinational Security Support Mission in Haiti suffered its first casualty when a Kenyan Police officer was killed in a gunfight with gangs while assisting Haitian Police. |
| February 2025 | China takes over the presidency of the United Nations Security Council for February, continuing the monthly rotational presidency system. |
| January 18 2025 | Kenya deployed a third contingent of 217 police officers to Haiti. On the same day, 70 Salvadoran troops were deployed, and the UN announced that the U.S. had frozen funding for the mission. |
| January 2025 | Algeria assumes the presidency of the United Nations Security Council for January, rotating through the Council's monthly presidency following alphabetical order. |
| January 4 2025 | An additional 75 troops of the Guatemalan Army Military Police unit arrived in Haiti, completing Guatemala's pledged troop deployment. |
| January 3 2025 | 75 troops of the Guatemalan Army Military Police and 8 airmen of the Salvadoran Air Force landed in Port-au-Prince to support the mission. |
| 2024 | The UN's Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) appointed Saudi Arabia to chair its 69th session in 2025, drawing criticism from Amnesty International and women's rights advocates for the country's poor human rights record regarding women's rights. |
| November 2024 |
Alice Wairimu Nderitu, UN Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide, alleged her contract was not renewed after she declined to label Israel's conduct in the Gaza war as genocide.
Statement by Ms. Alice Wairimu Nderitu, United Nations Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide, on the situation in the Middle East - Question of Palestine
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UN ends contract of special adviser on the 'Prevention of Genocide' for allegedly refusing to accuse Israel of genocide | All Israel News
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| November 1 2024 | All Polish soldiers from the 9th rotation return to Poland. |
| October 25 2024 | UNIFIL reports an observation tower near Dhayra was fired upon by Israeli troops on October 22 while peacekeepers were observing house clearing operations. |
| October 21 2024 | A Croatian staff officer returns home due to high risk and lack of additional military personnel. |
| October 20 2024 | IDF attacks a UNIFIL base in Marwahin, demolishing an observation tower and perimeter fence with a bulldozer. |
| October 18 2024 | 6 soldiers from the Royal Bahamas Defence Force were deployed to Haiti, part of an initially promised 150-soldier contingent. |
| October 13 2024 | Two IDF Merkava tanks force their way into a UNIFIL position. A confidential report suggests white phosphorus munitions were fired near the base, injuring 15 peacekeepers. 40 countries contributing to the peacekeeping mission condemn the attacks. |
| October 12 2024 | One Indonesian UNIFIL soldier is injured by Israeli fire. Poland, along with 43 other countries, condemns Israel's attacks on UNIFIL forces. |
| October 11 2024 | IDF attacks the Naqoura base again, wounding two Sri Lankan peacekeepers. France, Italy, and Spain release a joint statement condemning the attacks, with the US and UN also calling for cessation. |
| October 10 2024 | Israeli troops open fire on three UNIFIL positions in South Lebanon, including the main base at Naqoura. Two Indonesian personnel are injured when an Israeli tank fires on an observation tower. Israel demands immediate withdrawal of UNIFIL personnel within 5 km of the border, which is unanimously rejected. |
| October 9 2024 | Moldovan contingent completed its service in the UNIFIL mission. |
| October 9 2024 | IDF soldiers deliberately disable video surveillance, lighting, and radio systems at UNIFIL bases UNP 1-31 and UNP 1-32A using small arms fire. |
| October 4 2024 | IDF instructs Irish UNIFIL personnel to withdraw from a position, which is declined by the peacekeeping mission and Irish government. |
| September 30 2024 | IDF invades southern Lebanon with approximately 45,000 troops, continuing airstrikes on Beirut and other Lebanese targets. UNIFIL forces remain in their positions and do not intervene. |
| September 20 2024 | IDF conducts an airstrike on Beirut, with similar bombardments continuing throughout the month. |
| September 18 2024 | Continued Israeli attacks on Hezbollah members using concealed bombs in electronic devices. |
| September 17 2024 | Israel attacks Hezbollah members using bombs concealed in small electronic devices like pagers. |
| September 12 2024 | Two dozen soldiers and police officers from Jamaica joined the UN-backed mission in Haiti to combat gangs. |
| August 28 2024 | United Nations Security Council passes Resolution 2749, extending UNIFIL's mandate for another year. |
| July 16 2024 | A second contingent of 200 Kenyan officers arrived in Haiti to support the UN-backed mission. |
| June 25 2024 | The first contingent of the multinational security force arrives in Haiti, comprising over 500 personnel from Kenya, Jamaica, Belize, the Bahamas, Guatemala, and El Salvador. |
| May 23 2024 | US President Joe Biden announced that Kenya will be granted Major non-NATO ally status in recognition of its willingness to lead the Multinational Security Support Mission in Haiti. |
| May 20 2024 | Toussaint Louverture International Airport in Haiti's capital was reopened after being closed for three months, with the US military flying in supplies and civilian contractors to prepare for the intervention. |
| May 10 2024 | UN General Assembly Resolution ES-10/23 upgrades Palestine's rights in the United Nations as an Observer State. |
| April 2024 | The Biden administration vetoed a resolution that would have recommended the General Assembly hold a vote on the State of Palestine's full membership. |
| April 17 2024 | Haitian business leaders released a letter to Kenyan President William Ruto expressing extreme concern over the Multinational Security Support Mission's (MSS) delay in deployment. |
| March 2024 | The United Nations reported that $78 million had been pledged for the Multinational Security Support Mission in Haiti, with only $10.8 million deposited by Canada and France. |
| March 2024 | Ariel Henry resigns as Haiti's leader, marking a significant political transition. |
| March 25 2024 | UN Security Council Resolution 2728 passed, addressing ongoing conflict and diplomatic efforts. |
| February 2024 | Conferences in Brazil and Guyana discuss the MSS mission, with the United States pledging an additional $100 million in support, raising its total commitment to $300 million. |
| January 2024 | 101 countries have implemented National Action Plans by early 2024. |
| 2023 | A survey of 1,597 Haitians across 10 regional departments revealed 70% support for deploying an international armed force to combat gangs, with 57% doubting the Montana Accord's ability to resolve the security crisis. |
| 2023 | Iran was chosen to chair the Human Rights Council's Social Forum, causing widespread condemnation from 26 human rights groups due to the government's violent response to the Mahsa Amini protests. |
| 2023 | Tennessee enacted legislation to block implementation of UN programs, including Agenda 21 and the 2030 Agenda, citing concerns about national sovereignty. |
| October 27 2023 | UN General Assembly Resolution ES-10/21 criticizes Hamas actions in the 2023 Israel–Hamas war. |
| October 8 2023 | Israel and Hezbollah begin exchanging fire across the Israel-Lebanon border, marking the start of active conflict. |
| October 2 2023 | United Nations Security Council approves the Multinational Security Support (MSS) Mission in Haiti to help restore law and order amid civil strife and gang violence. |
| July 31 2023 | Slovenian army concluded its participation in the UNIFIL mission. |
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