MIL-OSI United Nations: Security Council Press Statement on Terrorist Attack in Afghanistan
Source: United Nations 4 The following Security Council press statement was issued today by Council President Karen Pierce (United Kingdom): The members of the Security Council condemned in the strongest terms the heinous and cowardly terrorist attack that took place in Kabul, Afghanistan, on 15 August, targeting an education centre, which resulted in at least 48 people killed […]
Read More →MIL-OSI United Nations: Panel of Experts Briefs Security Council’s Central African Republic Sanctions Committee on Midterm Report Submitted Pursuant to Resolution 2399 (2018)
Source: United Nations 4 On 20 July 2018, the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 2127 (2013) concerning the Central African Republic held informal consultations to consider the midterm report of the Panel of Experts submitted pursuant to paragraph 32 (c) of resolution 2399 (2018). In his overview of the report’s key findings and recommendations, the Coordinator of the Panel […]
Read More →MIL-OSI United Nations: Concerned about Terrorism, Organized Crime in West Africa, Security Council Stresses Regional Office Needs Adequate Resources for Conflict Prevention
Source: United Nations 4 Noting the increased demands on the United Nations Office for West Africa (UNOWAS), the Security Council today underscored the need for adequate resources, while reiterating its concern about the region’s challenging security situation, notably threats posed by terrorism and transnational organized crime. In presidential statement S/PRST/2018/16 — presented by Stephen Hickey (United Kingdom), […]
Read More →MIL-OSI United Nations: Security Council Presidential Statement Requests Strategic Review of Central Africa Office Mandate
Source: United Nations 4 The Security Council, noting the Secretary-General’s recommendation that the mandate of the United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa (UNOCA) be extended for another three years from 1 September, requested today that he conduct a strategic review of the Office’s mandate and activities. Through presidential statement S/PRST/2018/17, presented by Stephen Hickey (United Kingdom), its […]
Read More →MIL-OSI United Nations: Briefing Security Council, Special Envoy for Burundi Says New Constitution, President’s Actions Create Opportunity to End Political Crisis
Source: United Nations 4 The Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for Burundi asked the Security Council today to appeal to all sides in the East African nation to participate — in good faith — in a fifth and potentially final inter‑Burundi dialogue that would build on recent developments and, hopefully, take place as soon as possible. Michel […]
Read More →MIL-OSI United Nations: Conseil de sécurité: Burundi
Source: United Nations 4 (Le résumé complet de la réunion sera disponible plus tard dans la journée.) Déclarations M. MICHEL KAFANDO, Envoyé spécial du Secrétaire général pour le Burundi, a indiqué que le 7 juin, à l’issue du référendum constitutionnel du 17 mai 2018, le Chef de l’État du Burundi, M. Pierre Nkurunziza, a promulgué la nouvelle Constitution adoptée […]
Read More →MIL-OSI United Nations: Amid Growing Demonstrations, Iraq’s Government Must Focus on Inclusion, Economic, Political System Reform, Special Representative Tells Security Council
Source: United Nations 4 Facing myriad challenges, including growing demonstrations, Iraq’s new Government must focus on prioritizing inclusion, political and economic reforms, justice, equality and accountability, while ensuring the timely delivery of basic services, the Security Council heard today from a senior United Nations official. Ján Kubiš, Special Representative of the Secretary‑General and Head of […]
Read More →MIL-OSI United Nations: Security Council 1718 Sanctions Committee Approves Implementation Assistance Notice on Humanitarian Exemption for Democratic People’s Republic Of Korea
Source: United Nations 4 On 6 August 2018, the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1718 (2006) adopted its seventh implementation assistance notice, entitled “Guidelines for Obtaining Exemptions to Deliver Humanitarian Assistance to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea”. The implementation assistance notice provides additional guidance on the humanitarian exemption mechanism and is available on the […]
Read More →MIL-OSI United Nations: Security Council Sanctions Committee concerning South Sudan Briefed on Arms Flows, Weapons, Ammunition Management in South Sudan
Source: United Nations 4 On 25 July 2018, members of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 2206 (2015) concerning South Sudan were briefed by the Acting Coordinator of the Panel of Experts on South Sudan and the United Nations Mine Action Service on trends observed and activities conducted related to the flow of arms and […]
Read More →With 22 Million People Requiring Aid in Yemen, Special Envoy Calls for Political Consultations in Geneva, as Delegates Advocate Continued Security Council Unity
Source: United Nations 4 Permanent Representative Decries Houthi Attacks on Oil Tankers, Efforts to Impose Sectarian Agenda The Secretary-General’s Special Envoy on Yemen told the Security Council today that he plans to invite parties to the conflict in that country to Geneva on 6 September for consultations on a potential framework for talks, confidence‑building measures and […]
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