Uganda, through its Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Adonia Ayebare, has delivered a powerful statement on behalf of the 121 Member States of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) during the United Nations Security Council Open Debate on the situation in the Middle East, with a strong focus on the ongoing crisis in Gaza.
Speaking at the high-level session of the United Nations Security Council, Ambassador Ayebare reaffirmed NAM’s unwavering solidarity with the Palestinian people, calling for an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza amid escalating humanitarian concerns.
The statement emphasized the urgent need for unhindered humanitarian access, protection of civilians, and strict adherence to international humanitarian and human rights law. NAM also called for the full implementation of all relevant Security Council resolutions addressing the conflict.
In a unified position reflecting the voice of the Global South, the Movement stressed the importance of accountability for violations, while urging the international community to scale up support for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), which continues to play a critical role in delivering life-saving assistance to Palestinian refugees.
The bloc further renewed calls for intensified global diplomatic efforts toward achieving a just and lasting Two-State Solution, based on international law and relevant UN resolutions. This includes the establishment of an independent State of Palestine, with East Jerusalem as its capital, living side by side with Israel in peace and security.
Uganda’s intervention at the Council underscores Kampala’s growing diplomatic footprint on the global stage, particularly within multilateral platforms where it continues to articulate the collective positions of developing nations.
The NAM position adds to mounting international pressure for a ceasefire in Gaza, as the humanitarian situation continues to deteriorate, with millions of civilians affected by ongoing hostilities.
The debate forms part of broader efforts within the United Nations to address the crisis and chart a path toward sustainable peace in the Middle East.
