The United Nations Security Council on Friday (local time) condemned the killing of Al Jazeera reporter Shireen Abu Akleh and the injury of another journalist in the Palestinian city of Jenin and called for an “immediate, thorough, transparent and independent” probe. The UNSC in a statement said that the members […]
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UNSC meeting on humanitarian situation in Ukraine scheduled for Thursday: Sources
The UN Security Council will hold a meeting on the humanitarian situation in Ukraine on May 12, sources in the Security Council told Sputnik. “It’s confirmed. Thursday morning,” a source said, adding that France and Mexico requested the meeting. Another source said the meeting is scheduled for 10 am. (2 pm GMT). […]
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Russia shares evidence of ‘Ukraine Military’s crimes’ at informal Arria Formula of UNSC
In an informal ‘Arria Formula’ with the members of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), Russian diplomats presented evidence of unlawful acts committed by the Ukrainian military and nationalist groups, claiming it hindered the process of evacuation of people. This comes after the permanent representative of Russia to the United Nations, Vasily […]
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UNSC condemns string of terrorist attacks in Afghanistan
The members of the Security Council condemned in the strongest terms the string of terrorist attacks in Afghanistan on April 21, including the attack against the Seh Dokan Mosque in Mazar-e-Sharif and a separate attack in Kunduz, claimed by Islamic State. In a statement issued on Friday, the attacks have […]
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UNSC expresses concern over Taliban’s ban on girls attending school
The UN Security Council has expressed concern over the Taliban’s decision to ban girls from attending school above the sixth grade in Afghanistan. “The members of the Security Council expressed their deep concern regarding the reported decision by the Taliban to deny girls above the 6th-grade access to education in […]
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Ukraine, Russia tangle over women, children and elderly killed in war at UNSC
Ukrainian ambassador to the UN confronted his Russian counterpart on Thursday (local time) over women and children killed in attacks, during the UN Security Council meeting. Ukrainian Ambassador to the UN Sergiy Kyslytsya directly addressed his Russian counterpart Vasily Nebenzya over the issue, reported CNN. “Ambassador, do the eyes of Ukrainian children, women, and […]
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UNSC to convene at Russia’s request to probe into U.S. military biological activities in Ukraine
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) will convene on Friday to discuss the United States’ alleged military biological research in Ukraine at Russia’s request. Dmitry Polyanskiy, first deputy permanent representative of Russia to the UN, tweeted this request on Thursday. Russia has been holding that there is a network of […]
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UNSC condemns Peshawar terrorist attack
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has condemned the terrorist attack in the Pakistani city of Peshawar that claimed the lives of more than 60 people. “The members of the Security Council condemned in the strongest terms the heinous and cowardly terrorist attack that took place at the Koocha Risaldar Mosque in Peshawar, Pakistan, […]
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UNSC failed to exercise its primary responsibility of maintaining international peace: Russia’s UN envoy
Russia’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations (UN) Vasily Nebenzya on Sunday (local time) said that the UNSC has failed to exercise its primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security. “Russian Federation voted against the draft resolution; the UNSC failed to exercise its primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security,” […]
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Imposing external solutions will not help resolve Syrian conflict: India at UNSC
India’s Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations, R Ravindra on Friday raised concern about the overall situation in Syria and said that imposing external solutions will not help resolve conflict. The envoy was addressing the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) briefing on the situation in the Middle East. “Imposing […]
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UNSC exempts Taliban leaders from travel ban for 90 days
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has exempted Taliban leaders from the travel ban for a period beginning on December 22, 2021, and ending on March 21, 2022. The list includes prominent leaders of the Islamic Emirate like First Deputy Prime Minister Abdul Ghani Baradar and Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Sher Mohammad Abbas Stanekzai. […]
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India played ‘constructive role’ in adoption of UNSC resolution on Afghanistan: FS Shringla
Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla on Friday (local time) termed the recently-adopted United Nations Security Council’s (UNSC) resolution on Afghanistan “most important” as it involved “pressing” issues. He added that India, whose UNSC presidency concluded early this week, played a “constructive and bridging role” in getting the resolution adopted. Interacting […]
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Premature to congratulate ourselves for Afghanistan UNSC resolution, says Chidambaram
Congress leader P Chidambaram on Wednesday hit out at the Centre and said that it is too was premature to congratulate ourselves for the UNSC resolution on Afghanistan adopted yesterday. “The government is congratulating itself for the UNSC resolution on Afghanistan adopted yesterday ‘Resolution’ has two meanings. The first is […]
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India at UNSC: Ethiopia needs all support from international community
India on Thursday (local time) said that Ethiopia needs all the support it can get from the international community amid the Tigray crisis. Speaking at United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on Peace and Security in Africa, India’s Permanent Representative to UN, TS Tirumurti said, “There is an urgent need to […]
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Jaishankar to chair UNSC meet on ‘threats to international peace and security caused by terrorist acts’
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will chair the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) briefing on “threats to international peace and security caused by terrorist acts” on Thursday (local time), under India’s presidency in August. The Foreign Minister also chaired a high-level meeting at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on […]