Peace and Security

Commander Abebe Muluneh
Director Peace and Security

About Peace and Security Division

The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has revitalized in 1996 and   mandated to deal with peace and security issues. IGAD with the extended mandate to cover political and economic development issues led to the establishment of ‘’Political and Humanitarian Development’’ which was later in 2003 renamed Peace and Security Division (PSD).

Mandate

  1. Conflict Prevention, Management and Resolution
  2. Prevention and Management of Trans-national Security Threats
  3. Governance, Democracy, Rule of Law and Human Rights
  4. Post Conflict Reconstruction and Development and Humanitarian Affairs

Areas of Intervention

IGAD CEWARN
IGAD CEPCVE
IGAD SSO
RESGAS
IGAD SSP
Political Affairs
Mediation Support Unit
MASE

Reports and Publications

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Regional Action Plan on Women, Peace, and Security for the IGAD Region.

A PARTNERSHIP FOR PEACE: IGAD’s Regional Initiatives from 2018-2023

CEWARN Conflict Atlas 2022

Climate-Induced Conflict Seasonal Alert

Media

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Download the CEWARN Conflict Atlas 2022

Latest News and Updates

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October 30, 2025

Official Speech of H.E. Dr Workneh Gebeyehu, IGAD Executive Secretary, 25th Anniversary of the Arta Peace Conference

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IGAD Executive Secretary Condemns Violence in El Fasher and Urges Immediate Ceasefire to Protect Civilians in Sudan

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