٠٠:٠٢:٣٦Security has been significantly heightened around the United Nations headquarters in Manhattan as world leaders gather for the UN General Assembly's general debate on Monday.
Footage shows armed police establishing barriers around the building, as numerous patrol cars were spotted in the vicinity.
The New York Police Department (NYPD) and the UN Security Service, along with other agencies, have implemented a comprehensive security plan. This includes the deployment of NYPD helicopters and patrol boats, as well as specialized teams trained to inspect items for explosives.
The security measures also involve road closures and the installation of approximately 1,400 security cameras surrounding the main UN building, designed to monitor the movement of over 22,000 visitors navigating through security checkpoints daily.
During the General Assembly meetings, various protests are expected, drawing local security forces to ensure public safety and order.
The 79th session of the UN General Assembly, which kicked off on Monday, anticipates speeches from around 140 world leaders. Key global and regional issues such as the conflict in Ukraine, climate change, and the Middle Eastern situation will be central topics of discussion throughout the assembly.
Enhanced security measures in place for world leaders in NYC ahead of 79th UN General Assembly session
Security has been significantly heightened around the United Nations headquarters in Manhattan as world leaders gather for the UN General Assembly's general debate on Monday.
Footage shows armed police establishing barriers around the building, as numerous patrol cars were spotted in the vicinity.
The New York Police Department (NYPD) and the UN Security Service, along with other agencies, have implemented a comprehensive security plan. This includes the deployment of NYPD helicopters and patrol boats, as well as specialized teams trained to inspect items for explosives.
The security measures also involve road closures and the installation of approximately 1,400 security cameras surrounding the main UN building, designed to monitor the movement of over 22,000 visitors navigating through security checkpoints daily.
During the General Assembly meetings, various protests are expected, drawing local security forces to ensure public safety and order.
The 79th session of the UN General Assembly, which kicked off on Monday, anticipates speeches from around 140 world leaders. Key global and regional issues such as the conflict in Ukraine, climate change, and the Middle Eastern situation will be central topics of discussion throughout the assembly.
Security has been significantly heightened around the United Nations headquarters in Manhattan as world leaders gather for the UN General Assembly's general debate on Monday.
Footage shows armed police establishing barriers around the building, as numerous patrol cars were spotted in the vicinity.
The New York Police Department (NYPD) and the UN Security Service, along with other agencies, have implemented a comprehensive security plan. This includes the deployment of NYPD helicopters and patrol boats, as well as specialized teams trained to inspect items for explosives.
The security measures also involve road closures and the installation of approximately 1,400 security cameras surrounding the main UN building, designed to monitor the movement of over 22,000 visitors navigating through security checkpoints daily.
During the General Assembly meetings, various protests are expected, drawing local security forces to ensure public safety and order.
The 79th session of the UN General Assembly, which kicked off on Monday, anticipates speeches from around 140 world leaders. Key global and regional issues such as the conflict in Ukraine, climate change, and the Middle Eastern situation will be central topics of discussion throughout the assembly.