Ms Pobee warned against public statements suggesting possible military strikes on Iran, saying such rhetoric heightened risks.
The security situation is dire, as tensions remain high in the eastern DRC, where multiple armed groups operate.
Mr Murtiga underscored the situation as one of South Sudan’s worst humanitarian crises since independence in 2011, with 9.3 million in need of dire assistance.
The UN says the security situation in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has deteriorated over the past three months.
The UN official said despite gains made in tackling sea-faring criminal groups, “piracy incidents continued to threaten the safety of maritime traffic in the region.”
The UN Assistant Secretary-General wants more security partnerships between States and their regional and international partners.
