Tils Indāns

Latvian diplomat born in Dobele. Permanent Mission of Latvia to the United Nations. Focus: peace and security in Africa. Tweets and retweets = personal.

[Latvia Mission to the UN | #StandWithUkraine🇺🇦 @LatviaUN_NY]

🙌 Latvia welcomes the unanimous adoption of the 🇺🇳 #UNSC resolution renewing the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) sanctions regime and the mandate of its Group of Experts for another year.

❗️The conflict in eastern DRC continues to rage, and a fit-for-purpose sanctions regime is essential to curb support for armed groups and ensure that those responsible for causing suffering to civilians and obstructing peace efforts are held accountable.

🇱🇻 Latvia also welcomes that the resolution recognizes the importance of accountability for the 2017 killings of two members of the Group of Experts, Zaida Catalán and Michael Sharp.

[ESPN @espn]

Welcome to the Big Apple! 🍎

Alberts Smits is the Rangers pick at No. 5 overall 🙌

[Latvia Mission to the UN | #StandWithUkraine🇺🇦 @LatviaUN_NY]

At the #UNSC briefing on Sudan 🇸🇩, Latvia expressed strong support for the UN Secretary-General’s Personal Envoy’s efforts for Sudan, Pekka Haavisto @Haavisto, and underlined:

🛑 El Obeid must not become another El Fasher. The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) assault must stop.

🛑 The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the RSF must cease hostilities immediately and fully comply with international humanitarian law.

🛑 Arms flows, financing and other external support fuelling the war must stop.

🇱🇻 Latvia supports the Quintet’s efforts to advance an inclusive, Sudanese-owned and civilian-led political process.

Full 🇱🇻 statement: https://t.co/srv8PuVHNo @UNICEF

[Latvia Mission to the UN | #StandWithUkraine🇺🇦 @LatviaUN_NY]

👧 Latvian digital powerhouse @RigaTechGirls is one of our key partners in advancing the Women, Peace & Security #WPS agenda under Latvia’s @UN Security Council priorities.

🌍 Riga Tech Girls’ projects have reached communities in Central Asia, Africa, Small Island Developing States #SIDS & beyond, empowering girls & women through digital skills, #STEM education & entrepreneurship.

🙏 Thank you for your excellent partnership.

🦄 Happy 10th Anniversary, dear Riga Tech Girls team! Here's to many more years!

@LVinNY Team

[Latvia Mission to the UN | #StandWithUkraine🇺🇦 @LatviaUN_NY]

Today, #UNSC renewed South Sudan’s sanctions regime for one year.

🇱🇻 Latvia voted YES. WHY?

❗️The security situation is increasingly worrying, and the latest benchmark assessment confirms that conditions for easing the sanctions regime have not yet been met.

❗️Targeted sanctions remain essential to curb illicit arms flows and strengthen accountability.

Latvia calls on South Sudan’s leaders to de-escalate tensions, implement the Revitalized Agreement, and deliver tangible progress on agreed commitments.

[Latvian MFA 🇱🇻 | #StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦 @Latvian_MFA]

Happy #AfricaDay2026! This day is a testimony to African resilience, unity and shared purpose. We wholeheartedly wish Africa continued success and prosperity in the years ahead. By working hand in hand, we can achieve sustainable growth, strengthen stability and contribute to a more effective multilateral order.

[Latvia Mission to the UN | #StandWithUkraine🇺🇦 @LatviaUN_NY]

🌍 On #AfricaDay, we celebrate Africa’s extraordinary diversity, creativity, and global influence, and send our warmest wishes to African countries, especially our A3 partners on the 🇺🇳 @UN Security Council: the Democratic Republic of the Congo 🇨🇩, Liberia 🇱🇷, and Somalia 🇸🇴. We value the close cooperation we share every day.

🗺️ Our wish today is simple: may each of us discover more of what Africa offers the world. Try jollof rice or injera, listen to Afrobeats, stand before Victoria Falls, or pick up William Kamkwamba’s acclaimed The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind.

🫶 Africa’s story is vast, powerful, and inspiring, today and every day.

@RDCongoONU @LibMissionUN
@SomaliaatUN @_AfricanUnion @UNOAU_

[Latvia Mission to the UN | #StandWithUkraine🇺🇦 @LatviaUN_NY]

At the #UNSC briefing on Abyei / #UNISFA, 🇱🇻 Latvia emphasized:

❗️With tensions in Abyei, the war in 🇸🇩 Sudan, and growing instability in 🇸🇸 South Sudan, the @UN Interim Security Force for Abyei (@UNISFA_1) remains critical to stability.

❗️The challenges are real: Sudan and South Sudan must honour their commitments and genuinely engage through the agreed frameworks.

🕹️ Peacekeeping, including #UNISFA, must adapt. Technology is no silver bullet, but it can strengthen monitoring, early warning, and personnel safety.

❗️Abyei needs political will, a capable #UNISFA, and tools fit for today’s risks.

Full 🇱🇻 statement: https://t.co/jKBpBYqMHT

[Latvia Mission to the UN | #StandWithUkraine🇺🇦 @LatviaUN_NY]

Today, the mandate of the @UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) was renewed.
🇱🇻 Latvia voted “YES.” Protecting civilians and supporting peace, security, and stability are indispensable.

The Revitalized Peace Agreement remains the only agreed framework guiding South Sudan’s transition.

❗️We call on all parties to fully implement their obligations under the Agreement, including advancing credible elections 🗳️, strengthening state institutions 🌐, and fulfilling their responsibilities to the people of South Sudan 🇸🇸.

[Latvia Mission to the UN | #StandWithUkraine🇺🇦 @LatviaUN_NY]

Ahead of the @UN Mission in South Sudan #UNMISS mandate renewal, Latvia’s message is clear:

❤��� People of South Sudan must remain at the centre. A strong UNMISS mandate remains indispensable.

❗️All parties must genuinely recommit to the Peace Agreement, cease violence, and prevent further deterioration. International humanitarian law must be upheld, and perpetrators held accountable.

🌊 With 70% of the country affected by flooding, and
🧍‍♀️🩸 women and girls facing grave protection risks, including conflict-related sexual violence,
📈 investing in #WPS and climate resilience strengthens civilian protection.

🌍 Regional efforts are creating momentum and must be supported.

#UNSC #SouthSudan

[Tils Indāns @tilsindans]

RT @LatviaUN_NY: Climate change is a reality the people of South Sudan 🇸🇸 have to grapple with, and @UNMISS has to operate in.

Widespread…

[Latvia Mission to the UN | #StandWithUkraine🇺🇦 @LatviaUN_NY]

📢 Join #CSW70 event on how to counter disinformation and defend progress toward gender equality and democratic resilience!

📅 11 March, 1:15-2:30 PM (EDT)

📍 UN HQ, CR2

Cohosted by Nordic Council of Ministers and Permanent Mission of Latvia

#CSW70
#ForAllWomenAndGirls
#GenderEquality

[NGO Working Group on Women, Peace and Security @ngowgwps]

Powerful reminder to the #UNSC from @HalaYAlkarib of @SIHAnet: the future of #Sudan must be written by its own people.

Read her full statement here: https://t.co/WEgBR5YAaV

[Latvia Mission to the UN | #StandWithUkraine🇺🇦 @LatviaUN_NY]

Civilians are facing drone strikes when they should be receiving humanitarian assistance. While SAF and RSF remain locked in battlefield calculations, Sudanese civilians call for peace.

At today’s #UNSC briefing on #Sudan, Latvia:

🔹 called for an immediate cessation of hostilities and protection of civilians;
🔹 stressed that conflict-related sexual violence must end and perpetrators must be held to account;
🔹 commended #Quad and #Quintet efforts toward a ceasefire and a real civilian-led transition.

Full statement: https://t.co/7JxubiYK41

[Latvia Mission to the UN | #StandWithUkraine🇺🇦 @LatviaUN_NY]

Latvia at the #UNSC meeting on #SouthSudan: De-escalate. Protect civilians. Keep the peace process on track.

This requires:
🔹 Return to full implementation of the Revitalised peace agreement

🔹 Protect civilians and vital lifelines: end attacks on humanitarians and health care; ensure safe, rapid, unimpeded access

🔹 The region must lead - its voice and engagement are crucial to prevent further escalation

Full statement: https://t.co/rebMhUCqws

[Latvia Mission to the UN | #StandWithUkraine🇺🇦 @LatviaUN_NY]

Latvia at the #UNSC on ICC (Sudan):

The parallels between crimes committed in Darfur 20 years ago and the current atrocities are reminder that where impunity persists, violence returns.

Accountability is the only way to break this cycle and protect the civilians.

Full statement: https://t.co/LxfCNwxJMj

[LTV Ziņu dienests @ltvzinas]

Latvija oficiāli kļuvusi par ANO Drošības padomes nepastāvīgo locekli un strādās tur divus gadus.
Drošības Padomē darbojas piecas pastāvīgās – Lielbritānija, ASV, Francija, Ķīna un Krievija – un desmit valstis uz diviem gadiem ievēlē nepastāvīgo locekļu statusā, kur turpmāk būs arī Latvija.

[Ārlietu ministrija 🇱🇻 | #atbalstuUkrainu 🇺🇦 @Arlietas]

Latvijas 🇱🇻 vēstniece ANO 🇺🇳 @sanitadeslandes intervijā @LatvijasRadio1 raidījumam „Labrīt” par 🇱🇻 balsi ANO Drošības padomē no 1. janvāra: “Mūsu balss sacīs, ka visām valstīm ir jāievēro starptautiskās tiesības un ANO Statūti. Par pārkāpumiem pienākas sods, un šāda konsekventa rīcība ir nepieciešama ne tikai attiecībā uz Krieviju, bet arī uz visiem citiem pārkāpumiem. Šobrīd ANO darba kārtībā ir aptuveni 6️⃣0️⃣ aktīvu jautājumu – krīzes, kari, pilsoņu kari un dažādi citi starptautisko tiesību pārkāpumi. Mūsu uzdevums ir iestāties par šīm tiesībām vienmēr un visur un vairot to valstu skaitu, kuras iestājas par Krievijas sodīšanu un par atbalstu Ukrainai 🇺🇦”

📺 Pilns intervijas ieraksts 23.12.2025. ⤵️
https://t.co/P49rSOooKk

[Latvia Mission to the UN | #StandWithUkraine🇺🇦 @LatviaUN_NY]

Today a full house of diplomats used the rare opportunity to ask questions to journalists from  @KyivIndependent - an independent Ukrainian media outlet.

A vibrant and open discussion
on the strength of Ukraine's democracy and the country's long history, misperceptions about Ukraine, the situation on the battlefield and drone warfare. High quality journalism is essential for fighting against disinformation.

🇱🇻Latvia will continue to stand with 🇺🇦Ukraine, the truth and facts-based policymaking.

[Latvia Mission to the UN | #StandWithUkraine🇺🇦 @LatviaUN_NY]

🇱🇻 In Algiers for the 12th High-Level Seminar on Peace & Security in Africa under the Oran Process.

Latvia looks forward to working closely with the A3 and the AU to advance peace, security & conflict prevention during its upcoming term at the UN Security Council.

Grateful to our Algerian hosts for their warm hospitality and leadership.
#LatviaUNSC
#TogetherForPeaceAndResilience
#AfricanGroupUN