News - International peace and security

1. Foreign minister Hanke Bruins Slot to open conference on conflict-related sexual violence

   From Tuesday 26 March to Thursday 28 March 2024, the Netherlands and the UN are hosting the International Conference of ...

   News item | 26-03-2024 | 11:11

2. Budget Day 2023: a changing world order requires unity

   Every year, on Budget Day, King Willem-Alexander delivers the Speech from the Throne, which lays out the government’s plans for ...

   News item | 19-09-2023 | 15:39

3. Coup in Gabon: liveblog closed

   Since the evening of August 29, the Gabon army has seized power. On this page you can find news and updates on the situation in ...

   News item | 31-08-2023 | 13:14

4. The Netherlands suspends direct cooperation with Nigerien government

   Following the coup in Niger, the Dutch government has suspended direct cooperation with the country’s central government until ...

   News item | 04-08-2023 | 14:59

5. Coup in Niger: liveblog closed

   On 26 July 2023 a coup took place in Niger. The situation in the country remains uncertain and unsafe. On this page you can read ...

   News item | 04-08-2023 | 14:45

6. Africa Strategy: government presents integrated approach to cooperation with Africa

   The Netherlands is sharpening the focus of its collaboration with Africa by investing more, more specifically, and more ...

   News item | 31-05-2023 | 11:26

7. Fighting in Sudan - Updates from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

   On 15 April violent clashes between government forces and militias began in the Sudanese capital Khartoum. Fighting is also ...

   News item | 26-04-2023 | 10:09

8. Diverse programme international summit on Artificial Intelligence

   Artificial Intelligence (AI) is essential for technologically advanced and future-proof armed forces. At the same time, it brings ...

   News item | 19-01-2023 | 14:14

9. What is the International Criminal Court (ICC)?

   The International Criminal Court (ICC) is the most important international criminal court that deals with the gravest, unpunished ...

   News item | 01-07-2022 | 16:24

10. Netherlands to intensify military mission in Afghanistan and end involvement in Mali

    The Dutch Cabinet today agreed to step up the Netherlands' contribution to the NATO mission in Afghanistan and to extend it by ...

    News item | 15-06-2018 | 15:45