Briefing to the United Nations Security Council by the Secretary-General’s Special Deputy Representative for Afghanistan, Georgette Gagnon, Kabul, 16 September 2026
[As delivered] Mr. President, Last month, the de facto authorities marked the fifth year of their return to power. They projected confidence, highlighting nationwide control, improved security, infrastructure development, and economic stabilization efforts as evidence of their success. They also l
Countries: Afghanistan, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Tajikistan . OPERATIONAL CONTEXT Afghanistan continued to face a deteriorating protection environment and severe economic challenges amid large-scale returns and deportations from Iran and Pakistan, which a...
According to the Belgic Confession, God reveals himself to us in two “books”: the book of nature (God’s world) and the book of Scripture (God’s written Word). The primary way God reveals himself in the book of Scripture is by proclaiming his name. In this first of two paired lect...
Serbia (MNN) — Serbia’s October 25th parliamentary elections have resulted in what was almost unimaginable. A student-led movement that gained momentum over the past two years won a majority of the parliamentary seats, defeating the Serbian Progressive Party (SNS). February 2025 ...
Spain (MNN) — A wave of public discontent continues across Europe. French workers and students joined nationwide protests yesterday demanding higher wages and stronger public services. Staff at Madrid’s six public universities continued a two-day strike over funding. The housing ...
Iran (MNN/Transform Iran) – As Iran nears a mental-health emergency status, Transform Iran launches a free, nationwide, guided digital counseling program designed to help Iranians begin processing trauma, abuse, shame, and emotional distress when traditional professional counseli...
Recently, I (and my peers) have experienced a number of parishioners converting to Catholicism. As I’ve talked to these converts, they’ve consistently brought up the Lord’s Table. They find encouragement in identifying the bread and wine with Jesus's body and blood. I’ve heard st...
. TARAWA, Kiribati, 23 October 2026 – The Government of Kiribati, the Government of Australia and the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) have marked the completion and official handover of coastal protection infrastructure at Tungaru Central Hospital, a major step...