India’s commitment to the women, peace, and security agenda was underscored by its Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ruchira Kamboj, who articulated the country’s comprehensive approach to addressing conflict-related sexual violence, emphasising the nation’s dedication to international collaborations, national policy reforms, and grassroots initiatives. The top Indian diplomat, Kamboj, […]
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Israel calls for emergency UNSC meet as Iran strikes its territory, demands ‘terrorist’ tag for its revolutionary guards corps
In the wake of the Iranian drone strikes on its soil in response to the attack on its consulate in Syria, Israel put in a request with the United Nations Security Council to immediately convene a meeting to unequivocally condemn Iran and designate its Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as […]
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UNSC to hold meeting to discuss Taliban’s ban on female NGO workers: Report
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) will hold a closed-door meeting next week to discuss the Taliban’s decision to ban women from working in NGOs in Afghanistan, Tolo News reported. Japan and the United Arab Emirates have requested a closed-door meeting of the United Nations Security Council on January 13 […]
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UNSC calls for Aung San Suu Kyi release in first-ever Myanmar resolution
The United Nations Security Council resolution on Wednesday (local time) urged Myanmar’s Junta to “immediately release all arbitrarily detained prisoners”, including Aung San Suu Kyi and ex-president Win Myint. Under the Indian Presidency of the UNSC, voting on a resolution on Myanmar took place. The resolution was proposed by the […]
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Russia once again backs India’s permanent membership at UNSC
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has once again backed India for permanent membership at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) stating that New Delhi has added value to the Council with its stance on global and regional issues. “I think that India is currently one of the leading countries in terms of economic growth, […]
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UNSC condemns attack on Pakistan embassy in Afghanistan
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) condemned the terrorist attack on the Pakistan embassy in the capital city of Afghanistan. “The members of the Security Council condemned in the strongest terms the terrorist attack on the Embassy of Pakistan in Kabul, Afghanistan, on 2 December 2022, where the Head of Mission came under attack and his security guard […]
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UK, France back UNSC permanent seat for India
India’s bid for a permanent seat in a reformed United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has received strong support from Veto members. After the United Kingdom, France reiterated its support to India, Germany, Japan and Brazil for the creation of new permanent seats. Addressing the UNSC’s annual debate on Security Council reform on Friday, France’s Deputy Representative to the UN, Nathalie […]
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India to host two-day UNSC’s counter-terrorism meet starting today
India is set to host the two-day anti-terrorism meeting of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) starting Friday. The meeting, under New Delhi’s chair of the Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC), will be held in Mumbai and New Delhi on October 28 and October 29, respectively. Addressing a special press briefing on the UNSC CTC, Sanjay […]
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UNSC condemns ‘horrendous’ attack against Kabul educational centre
The UN Security Council (UNSC) strongly condemned Friday’s terrorist attack against the Kaaj Educational Centre in Kabul as it reaffirmed the right to education for all Afghans and its contribution to the achievement of peace and security. The attack, which follows many recent attacks against civilians and civilian infrastructure across […]
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UNSC to vote on resolution on Russia’s referendums in Ukraine
The UN Security Council is set to vote Friday on a resolution that would seek to condemn Russia for its referenda in four regions under Russian control but claimed by Ukraine, media reports said. The US-sponsored resolution would call on all countries not to recognise the change in the status […]
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At UNSC, India voices concern over situation at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in Ukraine
India on Tuesday said it remained concerned with the situation at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) in Ukraine, saying that any accident involving nuclear facilities could potentially have disastrous consequences. Addressing a United Nations Security Council briefing, the country’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ruchira Kamboj said that India […]
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UNSC calls on Congolese authorities to swiftly investigate deaths of 2 Indian peacekeepers
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on Wednesday called on the Congolese authorities to swiftly investigate the deaths of two Indian and one Moroccan peacekeeper. UNSC adopted a press statement, tabled by India and France, condemning the recent deaths of two Indian and one Moroccan peacekeeper in the Democratic Republic […]
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India at UNSC assures support to all diplomatic efforts to end Russia-Ukraine conflict
Underlining India’s concerns over the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, India’s permanent mission to the UN, Pratik Mathur said that India supports all the diplomatic efforts to end the conflict through talks between Ukraine and Russian federation as it has resulted in the loss of numerous lives. “We support […]
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India reaffirms its unflinching support to the people of Colombia at UNSC
India on Thursday reaffirmed its unwavering support to Colombia and also urged the international community to continue to support the government and people of Colombia in their journey to sustain peace at the UNSC Arria-formula meeting on Colombia. “The peace process in Columbia continues to be a source of inspiration to […]
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Taliban dismisses UNSC’s call to reverse restrictions on Afghan women
The call of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to lift the Taliban’s strict measures on Afghan women has been dismissed by the Taliban forces who have termed it as “unfounded.” Reaffirming the Taliban’s commitment to Afghan women’s rights, the Taliban’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs rejected the concerns of the […]