In early January 2026, United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix visited southern Lebanon and Beirut, meeting UNIFIL-PIO peacekeepers and Lebanese leaders to discuss the future of UN's support to the country under Resolution 1701. | United Nations Peacekeeping

The United Nations Security Council voted unanimously to renew the mandate of the United Nations Mission in the DR Congo - Monusco until 20 December 2026, maintaining its current troop ceiling of 11,500 military personnel, 600 military observers, 443 police personnel, and 1,270 personnel in formed police units. | United Nations Peacekeeping

2025 was a challenging year for peace. Yet, despite difficult circumstances, peacekeepers continued to work tirelessly to protect civilians, monitor ceasefires, and support the delivery of humanitarian assistance to the communities they serve. As 2025 draws to a close, Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix reflects on the year and sends best wishes to peacekeepers around the world as they embark towards 2026. #InvestInPeace | United Nations Peacekeeping