UNLOPS
United Nations Liaison Office for Peace and Security
UNLOPS
United Nations Liaison Office for Peace and Security
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Security Council extends peacekeeping mission in Abyei in face of stalled peace efforts

“The political process between the Sudan and South Sudan on Abyei and border issues remains stalled,” warned UN Assistant Secretary-General for Africa Martha Pobee last month. Situated along the boundary between Sudan and South Sudan, the territory of Abyei has been fiercely contested by the two countries since their separation in 2011. The territory continues to experience cycles of violence and displacement, with civilians bearing the brunt. In…

Our Mission

UNLOPS connects the United Nations with the European Union, NATO and other actors on peace and security matters.

Based in Brussels, Belgium, the United Nations Liaison Office for Peace and Security (UNLOPS) represents UN entities supporting Member States and the Secretary-General in maintaining peace and security, including the departments responsible for political affairs, peace operations, operational support and counter-terrorism.

The office serves as the United Nations’ peace and security hub in Brussels, supporting policy dialogue, political engagement and operational coordination with the European Union, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and their member states. It also supports UN entities based in Brussels.

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About UNLOPS
The office is the UN’s peace and security focal point in Brussels, engaging with EU and NATO partners.
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A New Agenda for Peace
A New Agenda for Peace was prepared against a particularly difficult global peace and security landscape.

United Nations Liaison Office for Peace and Security

Based in Brussels, the United Nations Liaison Office for Peace and Security (UNLOPS) represents UN entities supporting Member States and the Secretary-General on matters of peace and security.