Brazil on Friday assumed the rotating presidency of the United Nations Security Council for July.During the month, Brazil would aim to foster greater cooperation between the Security Council and other UN bodies, especially the Peacebuilding Commission, as it can make a comprehensive contribution to discussions on the renewal of peacekeeping and political […]
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UN Security Council renews sanctions on DRC
The United Nations Security Council on Thursday renewed the sanctions imposed on the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Adopting resolution 2641 by a vote of 10 in favour to none against with five abstentions, the council renewed its arms embargo measures, travel ban and asset freezes until July 1, […]
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UN Security Council appeals for end to violence in Myanmar
The UN Security Council has called for an immediate cessation of violence across Myanmar, and efforts to ensure the safety of civilians, following reports of more clashes between the armed forces and militant groups. In a statement issued on Wednesday evening, the Council expressed deep concern over the violence, noting that […]
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UN Security Council adopts resolution on protection of education in armed conflict
The UN Security Council on Friday adopted a resolution on the protection of education in armed conflict. Resolution 2601, which won the unanimous support of the 15-member council, strongly condemns all violations of applicable international law involving the recruitment and use of children by parties to armed conflict as well as their re-recruitment, killing and maiming, rape and other forms […]
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UN Security Council condemns attempted coup in Sudan
The United Nations Security Council has condemned in the strongest terms Tuesday’s attempt to disrupt Sudan’s transition by force. In a statement, the members of the Security Council reiterated their full support to Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok in his endeavors to see Sudan through a successful transition in a manner that achieves the hopes and aspirations of the Sudanese people […]
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Lukashenko defiant as UN Security Council to meet over Belarus
A defiant President Lukashenko will address Belarus’ parliament Wednesday as international pressure over the country’s diversion of an airliner in order to arrest a dissident grows, with the UN Security Council set to meet behind closed doors later. The speech to parliament will be the first time the Belarusian leader […]
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UK requests UN Security Council meeting on Myanmar
Britain has requested a new United Nations Security Council meeting on coup-hit Myanmar for Friday, diplomatic sources told AFP yesterday, as security forces have stepped up their use of violence against demonstrators in the Southeast Asian nation. The meeting would be behind closed doors at 1500 GMT, according to London’s […]