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Abstract: This was a press statement noting the AU decision to deploy an African Prevention and Protection Mission in Burundi and calling on all Burundian stakeholders to fully comply with it.
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Abstract: At this ministerial-level meeting the Council unanimously adopted resolution 2254 and enshrined the sequence of events that the international community deems necessary to end the Syrian crisis: UN-mediated political talks to begin in January 2016, a national ceasefire and a two-year timeline to achieve a Syrian political transition.
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Abstract: This was a briefing by Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs Jeffrey Feltman on Iraq’s complaint regarding the Turkish deployment of an armoured battalion to the Ba’shiqa region near Mosul.
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Abstract: This was the first resolution focused exclusively on a political solution to the Syrian crisis. It was adopted unanimously.
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Abstract: This was a resolution strengthening the Al Qaida sanctions regime and focusing on the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL). The sanctions regime was also renamed the “1267/1989/2253 ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions List” to reflect this focus.
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Abstract: This was a ministerial-level briefing on the 1267/1989 Al Qaida sanctions regime.
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Abstract: This was a briefing by the chairs of subsidiary bodies.
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Abstract: This was the monthly briefing on the Middle East.
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Abstract: This was a presidential statement on trafficking in persons in situations of conflict, with a particular focus on ISIS and the impact on women and children.
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Abstract: This was a briefing on the trafficking of persons in situations of conflict, with a particular focus on ISIS.
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Abstract: This letter contained the Secretary-General’s recommendation for reducing MONUSCO’s troop strength by 1,700 peacekeepers.
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Abstract: This was a joint letter with the General Assembly formally inviting nominees for the position of Secretary-General, describing the overall process and establishing a clearly defined nomination process.
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Abstract: This was the quarterly briefing by the chair of the 1737 Iran Sanctions Committee.
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Abstract: These were the conclusions of a special meeting of the Counter-Terrorism Committee in Madrid on stemming the flow of foreign terrorist fighters.
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Abstract: This was a CTED report on the implementation of resolution 2178.
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Abstract: This resolution extended the mandate of the UN Interim Security Force for Abyei until 15 May 2016.
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Abstract: This was a briefing by the ICC prosecutor.
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Abstract: This was the meeting at which resolution 2252 was adopted and included explanations of vote by Russia, Venezuela and the US.
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Abstract: This resolution increased the force structure of UNMISS to a ceiling of 13,000 troops and 2,001 police, while adding additional tasks to the mandate.
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Abstract: This was a briefing by Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations Hervé Ladsous on the latest MINUSCA report and the chair of the 2127 Sanctions Committee, Raimonda Murmokaitė (Lithuania).
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Abstract: This was a closed meeting with the troop- and police-contributing countries to UNDOF.
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Abstract: This was a meeting on the situation in Ukraine, including briefings by Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson; Assistant Secretary-General for Human Rights Ivan Simonovic; Director of OCHA John Ging; and Ambassador Ertuğrul Apakan, Chief Monitor of the Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine of the OSCE.
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Abstract: This was a briefing by Kobler and Ambassador Ramlan Ibrahim (Malaysia) as chair of the 1970 Sanctions Committee.
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Abstract: This was the Secretary-General’s report on the humanitarian situation.
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Abstract: This was a letter transmitting Iraq’s complaint regarding the Turkish deployment of an armoured battalion to the Ba’shiqa region near Mosul.
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Abstract: This was a press statement condemning a terrorist attack by the Taliban near the Spanish embassy in Kabul.
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Abstract: This was a note in which members changed the period of coverage for all annual reports from 1 August to 31 July to being from 1 January to 31 December, starting with the 2017 report.
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Abstract: This was a meeting on the human rights situation in the DPRK, with briefings by High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein and Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs Jeffrey Feltman. China asked for a vote on the agenda which led to a procedural vote. The outcome of the vote was four against - China, Russia, Angola and Venezuala- two abstentions - Chad and Nigeria, and nine in favour.
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Abstract: Germany reported to the Security Council that it would take military action against ISIS in Syria, citing resolution 2249 and Article 51 of the UN Charter—the right of self-defense under Chapter VII.
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Abstract: This was the Secretary-General's report on UNAMA.
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Abstract: This was the adoption of resolution 2250.
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Abstract: This was the annual report of the 1737 Iran Sanctions Committee, covering the period from 1 January to 31 December 2015.
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Abstract: This was a General Assembly resolution on assistance in mine action.
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Abstract: This was the semi-annual debate on the ICTY and ICTR.
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Abstract: This was a resolution on youth, peace and security which recognises the contribution of youth in the prevention and resolution of conflicts, and warns against the rise of radicalisation to violence and violent extremism amongst youth.
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Abstract: This was a presidential statement on the Sahel that covered the broad array of challenges facing the region, including terrorism and underlying socio-economic problems. It also encouraged close coordination between the Secretary-General's Special Envoy for the Sahel and the Secretary-General's Special Representatives for West and Central Africa.
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Abstract: This was a briefing on UNOCA and the Secretary-General's report.
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Abstract: This was on the situation in Côte d’Ivoire.
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Abstract: This was a General Assembly resolution on countering the threat posed by improvised explosive devices.
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Abstract: This was a joint letter from Chile, France, Jordan, Lithuania, Malaysia, New Zealand, Spain, the UK and the US requesting a meeting on the DPRK.
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Abstract: The UK reported to the Security Council that it would take military action against ISIS in Syria, citing resolution 2249 and Article 51 of the UN Charter--the right of self-defense under Chapter VII.
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Abstract: This was the Secretary-General's report on UNDOF.
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Abstract: This was a briefing on South Sudan.
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Abstract: This report was on the implementation of recommendations of the Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations, which contained references on the use of technology.
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Abstract: This was the report of the Secretary-General on the situation in Central Africa and the activities of UNOCA.
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Abstract: The Security Council condemned the attacks conducted on 29 November by the ADF in North Kivu, including against a MONUSCO base, that led to the killing of one peacekeeper, four FARDC soldiers and several civilians, and the injury of several others. including one peacekeeper.
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Abstract: This statement condemned the attack against a MINUSMA camp in Kidal, in which two peacekeepers from Guinea and a contractor from Burkina Faso were killed and others injured.
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Abstract: This press statement condemned the attack on the home of the Ngok-Dinka Paramount chief.
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Abstract: This was a presidential statement on the protection of civilians.
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Abstract: This was a presidential statement on the protection of civilians.
