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  • 12 January 2016 View: SC/12197

    Abstract: This was a statement condemning the 11 January ISIS attacks in Baghdad, which resulted in the deaths of at least 50 people and many more injured.

  • 12 January 2016 View: SC/12198

    Abstract: Council members urged the government of Mali, the Platforme and Coordination armed groups to prioritise the implementation of key provisions of the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali in order to bring concrete peace dividends to the populations of Mali.

  • 11 January 2016 View: S/PV.7600

    Abstract: Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations Hervé Ladsous briefed the Council on the latest MINUSMA report (S/2015/1030).

  • 11 January 2016 View: S/2016/34

    Abstract: This was a letter from Denmark reporting to the Security Council that it was taking military action against ISIL in Syria, citing resolution 2249 and Article 51 of the UN Charter--the right of self-defence under Chapter VII.

  • 8 January 2016 View: SC/12194

    Abstract: This was a press statement condemning the terrorist attacks claimed by a group with an allegiance to ISIS.

  • 8 January 2016 View: S/2016/27

    Abstract: This was the report of the Secretary-General on Somalia.

  • 7 January 2016 View: S/2016/15

    Abstract: This was a report of the Secretary-General's good offices mission in Cyprus.

  • 6 January 2016 View: S/2016/11

    Abstract: This was the Secretary-General's report on UNFICYP.

  • 6 January 2016 View: S/2016/22

    Abstract: This was a concept paper circulated by Uruguay for the open debate on the protection of civilians.

  • 6 January 2016 View: SC/12191

    Abstract: Council members condemned the DPRK's nuclear test on that same day.

  • 6 January 2016 View: SC/12191

    Abstract: Council members condemned the DPRK's nuclear test on that same day.

  • 6 January 2016 View: S/2016/9

    Abstract: This was a letter from the Republic of Korea concerning DPRK's 6 January nuclear test.

  • 6 January 2016 View: SC/12191

    Abstract: This was a press statement condemning the DPRK's 6 January nuclear test.

  • 6 January 2016 View: SC/12191

    Abstract: This was a press statement condemning the DPRK's 6 January nuclear test.

  • 4 January 2016 View: SC/12190

    Abstract: This was a statement that condemned the attacks on the Saudi diplomatic premises in Iran.

  • 4 January 2016 View: S/2016/10

    Abstract: This is a summary statement by the Secretary-General of matters of which the Security Council is seized and of the stage reached in their consideration.

  • 4 January 2016 View: S/2016/2

    Abstract: This contained the elections of the chairs and vice-chairs of subsidiary bodies for the period ending 31 December 2016.

  • 31 December 2015 View: SC/12188

    Abstract: This was a press statement that marked the ICTR’s closure.

  • 31 December 2015 View: S/2015/987

    Abstract: This was the Sanctions Committee's 2015 Annual Report.

  • 31 December 2015 View: S/PRST/2015/26

    Abstract: This underscored the importance of sustained cooperation among the Council, the Secretariat, and troop- and police-contributing countries on peacekeeping.

  • 29 December 2015 View: S/2015/1049

    Abstract: This was the 27th OPCW report on chemical weapons.

  • 29 December 2015 View: S/2015/1050

    Abstract: This was the annual report of the working group.

  • 24 December 2015 View: S/2015/1030

    Abstract: This was the report on MINUSMA.

  • 24 December 2015 View: S/2015/1031

    Abstract: This was the report of the Secretary-General on MONUSCO.

  • 24 December 2015 View: S/2015/1027

    Abstract: This was a UNAMID report.

  • 24 December 2015 View: S/2015/1042

    Abstract: This letter transmitted the concept note of the ninth thematic discussion of the Security Council Working Group on Peacekeeping Operations, held on 11 December 2015, entitled “Towards a strategic dialogue between the Security Council, troop- and police-contributing countries and the Secretariat”.

  • 24 December 2015 View: S/2015/1041

    Abstract: This letter transmitted the concept note of this year’s eighth thematic discussion of the Security Council Working Group on Peacekeeping Operations, held on 27 November 2015, entitled “Partnerships: Importance of regional peacekeeping initiatives”.

  • 24 December 2015 View: S/2015/1040

    Abstract: This letter transmitted the concept note of the seventh thematic discussion of the Security Council Working Group on Peacekeeping Operations, held on 19 October 2015, on the theme “The Intervention Brigade of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: lessons learned”.

  • 24 December 2015 View: S/2015/1039

    Abstract: This letter transmitted the concept note of this year’s sixth thematic discussion of the Security Council Working Group on Peacekeeping Operations, held on 31 August on the theme “Bilateral and multilateral capacity-building for troop and police contributing countries”.

  • 24 December 2015 View: S/2015/1038

    Abstract: This letter transmitted the concept note for the fifth thematic discussion of the Security Council Working Group on Peacekeeping Operations in 2015, held on 31 July, on the theme “The United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA): a ‘peacekeeping operation’ within a counter-terrorism setting”.

  • 24 December 2015 View: S/2015/1037

    Abstract: This letter transmitted the concept note of the fourth thematic discussion of the Security Council Working Group on Peacekeeping Operations, held on 26 June, entitled “The African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM): Lessons learned”.

  • 24 December 2015 View: S/2015/1036

    Abstract: This letter transmitted the concept note of the third thematic discussion of the Security Council Working Group on Peacekeeping Operations in 2015, held on 6 May, at the special meeting with the members of the High-level. Independent Panel on Peace Operations.

  • 24 December 2015 View: S/2015/1035

    Abstract: Transmitted the concept note for the second thematic discussion of the Security Council Working Group on Peacekeeping Operations in 2015, held on 23 March, on the theme “Safety and security of United Nations peacekeepers: asymmetric threats”

  • 24 December 2015 View: S/2015/1034

    Abstract: This letter transmitted the concept note of the thematic discussion of the Security Council Working Group on Peacekeeping Operations, held on 20 February, entitled “Traditional peacekeeping versus peace enforcement”.

  • 23 December 2015 View: S/RES/2259

    Abstract: The Council welcomed the signing of the Libyan Political Agreement.

  • 23 December 2015 View: SC/12184

    Abstract: Council members welcomed the Yemeni parties’ participation in recent peace talks and urged all parties to adhere to the cessation of hostilities and exercise maximum restraint if violations emerge.

  • 23 December 2015 View: S/2015/1018

    Abstract: This was a letter from the speakers of the House and the GNC criticising the UN-led political process.

  • 22 December 2015 View: S/RES/2256

    Abstract: The Council extended 17 ICTY judges’ terms and the ICTY prosecutor’s term for up to a year, with Russia abstaining.

  • 22 December 2015 View: S/PV.7597

    Abstract: The Chair of the 1540 Committee, Ambassador Román Oyarzun (Spain), briefed the Council on the work of the Committee.

  • 22 December 2015 View: S/RES/2257

    Abstract: This resolution renewed UNDOF for six months.

  • 22 December 2015 View: S/RES/2258

    Abstract: Renewed the authorisation for cross-border aid delivery until January 2017 and included language calling on member states to prevent and suppress the flow of foreign terrorist fighters in and out of Syria.

  • 22 December 2015 View: S/PV.7596

    Abstract: This comprised briefings by Special Envoy Ould Cheik Ahmed, High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein and Assistant Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs Kyung-wha Kang.

  • 22 December 2015 View: SC/12183

    Abstract: This was a press statement that stressed the importance of peaceful and credible elections.

  • 22 December 2015 View: SC/12181

    Abstract: This was a press statement condemning the terrorist attack on 21 December near Bagram Air Field, which resulted in the deaths of at least six United States service members as well as a number of wounded persons, for which the Taliban has claimed responsibility.

  • 22 December 2015 View: S/2015/1012

    Abstract: This was the report of the Secretary-General on UNOWA.

  • 21 December 2015 View: S/PV.7591

    Abstract: The Council held its quarterly debate on Afghanistan.

  • 21 December 2015 View: S/PV.7592

    Abstract: Assistant Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs Kyung-Wha Kang and High Commissioner for Refugees António Guterres briefed the Council on the humanitarian situation in Syria.

  • 21 December 2015 View: S/2015/936

    Abstract: This was the final report of the 2127 Sanctions Committee’s Panel of Experts.

  • 21 December 2015 View: S/RES/2255

    Abstract: The Council adopted this resolution containing language clarifying how the 1988 Afghanistan sanctions regime functions and reflecting changing conflict dynamics in Afghanistan.

  • 21 December 2015 View: S/2015/1007

    Abstract: This was a letter from the DPRK transmitting a statement warning the US of "unimaginable consequences to be entailed by its persistent hostile policy towards the DPRK."