Published on: 2026-04-21
Source: United Nations – United Nations –
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Main news of the day at the UN and in the world:ÂAt the UN headquarters in New York, interviews with candidates for the post of Secretary-General are being conducted, about 20 thousand sailors are still deployed on ships in the Hormuz Strait, the Security Council discussed the situation in Colombia, in 2025 eight thousand migrants died or went missing worldwide.
UN Secretary-General Election
Four candidates for the post of UN Secretary-General participate on Tuesday and Wednesday in an interactive dialogue at the UN headquarters in New York. They are given the opportunity to present their positions and explain why they are the best contenders for this position.At the moment, the post of Secretary-General has been nominated by former President of Chile and former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi representing Argentina, Head of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Rebeca Grynspan representing Costa Rica, and former President of Senegal Macky Sall. The new leader will take office in January 2027.
Sailors trapped in the Strait of Hormuz
In connection with the practically complete stoppage of shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, the Secretary General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) reminded of the difficult situation faced by sailors trapped there. Arsenio Dominguez emphasized that they are in a state of severe stress and fatigue. About 20 thousand sailors and approximately two thousand ships remain blocked in the strait, which is one of the most important maritime arteries in the world. Dominguez called for providing sailors with free internet access so that they could maintain communication with their loved ones.
UN Security Council on Colombia
A briefing on Colombia took place at the Security Council. On the eve of the presidential elections, which will be held in the country on May 31, the head of the UN Mission in Colombia, Miroslav Enca, called on the authorities and all interested parties to ensure a safe and peaceful environment, free from violence. Enca noted that some rural areas of Colombia still suffer from the presence of illegal armed groups, and the ongoing clashes between them are turning into violence and deprivation for entire communities.
Death of migrants
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) today released new data indicating that nearly 8,000 migrants are expected to have died or gone missing worldwide by 2025. Since 2014, this figure has reached 82,000 people. The IOM noted that migration flows have decreased on some routes, but new routes have emerged, which are no less dangerous than the previous ones. The organization calls for all possible measures to be taken to prevent deaths and to provide support to affected families.
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