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  • 13 December 2021 View: S/2021/990

    Abstract: This was the draft resolution in blue on climate and security. The draft resolution failed to be adopted because of a veto from Russia. It received 12 votes in favour, two against (India and Russia) and one abstention (China). The draft resolution was co-sponsored by 113 member states.

  • 13 December 2021 View: S/PV.8927

    Abstract: This was the semi-annual debate on the work of the IRMCT.

  • 13 December 2021 View: S/PV.8928

    Abstract: This was a briefing by the outgoing chairs of the Security Council subsidiary bodies.

  • 10 December 2021 View: S/PV.8925

    Abstract: This was a briefing on the situation in Sudan and the work of the UN Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in Sudan (UNITAMS).

  • 8 December 2021 View: S/2021/995

    Abstract: This was the report on the implementation of Security Council resolution 2231.

  • 8 December 2021 View: SC/14727

    Abstract: This press statement condemned in the strongest terms a series of recent attacks against MINUSMA following an attack on 7 December 2021 that killed seven peacekeepers from Togo and one MINUSMA contractor from Mali.

  • 7 December 2021 View: S/PV.8919

    Abstract: This was a briefing by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.  

  • 7 December 2021 View: S/2021/1015

    Abstract: This was the 90-day report on South Sudan.

  • 6 December 2021 View: S/2021/1011

    Abstract: This letter from Ireland and Niger circulated the ninth joint FAO/WFP update on "monitoring food security in countries with conflict situations."

  • 6 December 2021 View: SC/14720

    Abstract: This press statement condemned in the strongest terms the terrorist attack perpetrated near Songho, Bandiagara region, in Central Mali on 3 December 2021, in which more than 30 civilians, including women and children, were killed and others injured.

  • 6 December 2021 View: S/2021/1012

    Abstract: This was the summary of the IEG’s 16 November meeting with women’s protection advisers.

  • 3 December 2021 View: S/2021/1008

    Abstract: This was the Secretary-General's report on the UN Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in the Sudan (UNITAMS)

  • 3 December 2021 View: S/RES/2608

    Abstract: This renewed the anti-piracy measures off the coast of Somalia for three months.

  • 2 December 2021 View: S/PV.8915

    Abstract: This was the annual briefing of the chairs of the Council’s committees focused on countering terrorism.

  • 1 December 2021 View: S/2021/987

    Abstract: This was the Secretary-General's report on developments in the DRC and MONUSCO's activities .

  • 30 November 2021 View: S/PV.8913

    Abstract: This was the November monthly meeting on “The situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question”.

  • 26 November 2021 View: S/2021/975

    Abstract: This was the semi-annual report on UNOCA.

  • 24 November 2021 View: SC/14713

    Abstract: In this statement, Council members congratulated Colombians on the fifth anniversary of the 2016 peace agreement.

  • 24 November 2021 View: S/PRST/2021/24

    Abstract: This presidential statement welcomed the Paris International Conference and the Libya Stabilisation conference; expressed support for the parliamentary and presidential elections set to take place on 24 December; underlined the importance of an inclusive and consultative electoral process; and urged Libyan stakeholders to commit to accepting the election results.

  • 22 November 2021 View: S/PV.8909

    Abstract: This was a ministerial-level open debate on the impact of the diversion and trafficking of arms on peace and security.

  • 18 November 2021 View: SC/14707

    Abstract: This press statement condemned the Houthi seizure of the compound formerly used as the US embassy in Sana’a.

  • 17 November 2021 View: s/2021/958

    Abstract: This was a letter submitted to the Council by Germany, France, Italy and Libya transmitting the declaration of the 12 November 2021 Paris Conference on Libya.

  • 16 November 2021 View: S/2021/953

    Abstract: This was the most recent Secretary-General's report on the implementation of resolution 1701.

  • 16 November 2021 View: S/PRST/2021/23

    Abstract: This emphasised the importance of a comprehensive approach to sustaining peace, recognised the contribution of the UN’s principal organs to the maintenance of international peace and security, and expressed its continued commitment to fostering regular interactions with other principal organs, in accordance with their respective mandates, on matters relating to preventive diplomacy tools and mechanisms.

  • 16 November 2021 View: S/2021/955

    Abstract: This transmitted the bi-annual assessments of the IRMCT by the president and prosecutor.

  • 15 November 2021 View: S/RES/2607

    Abstract: This resolution renewed for one year the partial lifting of the arms embargo on Somali security forces; the authorisation for maritime interdiction to enforce the embargo on illicit arms imports, charcoal exports, and IED components; and humanitarian exemptions to the regime. The resolution received 13 votes in favour and two abstentions (China and Russia).

  • 15 November 2021 View: A/RES/76/6

    Abstract: This was a General Assembly resolution welcoming the Secretary-General's report "Our Common Agenda".

  • 15 November 2021 View: S/PV.8905

    Abstract: This meeting record covered the adoption of resolution 2607, including several explanations after the vote.

  • 15 November 2021 View: S/RES/2606

    Abstract: This was a technical rollover resolution extending the mandate of UNISFA until 15 December 2021.

  • 12 November 2021 View: S/RES/2605

    Abstract: This resolution renewed MINUSCA’s mandate for another 12 months. Thirteen Council members voted in favour, while China and Russia abstained.

  • 12 November 2021 View: S/PV.8903

    Abstract: This was a briefing on the G5 Sahel Joint Force.

  • 11 November 2021 View: S/2021/941

    Abstract: This was a letter that contained the transcript of the VTC debate on “Cooperation between the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations: African Union”.

  • 11 November 2021 View: S/2021/940

    Abstract: This was a Secretary-General's report on the G5 Sahel Joint Force.

  • 11 November 2021 View: S/2021/944

    Abstract: This was the Secretary-General's report on the situation in Somalia covering developments from 1 August to 4 November 2021.

  • 10 November 2021 View: SC/14697

    Abstract: This was a press statement on Mynamar

  • 10 November 2021 View: S/PV.8901

    Abstract: This was the annual briefing of the heads of UN police components. 

  • 9 November 2021 View: S/PV.8900

    Abstract: This was a high-level meeting on exclusion, inequality and conflict

  • 9 November 2021 View: S/PRST/2021/22

    Abstract: The statement reaffirmed the links between development, peace and security, and human rights – the three pillars of the UN system. It further noted that exclusion and inequality may have an effect as aggravating factors in situations considered by the Council and emphasised that inclusivity is key to advancing national peacebuilding processes and objectives. The negotiations on the draft presidential statement were not easy, despite the fact that the text is based largely on agreed language.

  • 9 November 2021 View: SC/14695

    Abstract: This was a press release announcing the addition of three Houthi military figures to the Yemen sanctions list.

  • 8 November 2021 View: SC/14692

    Abstract: On 8 November, Security Council members issued a press statement regarding the assassination attempt against Iraqi PM Mustafa al-Kadhimi, in which they condemned the attack in the strongest terms and underlined the need to hold perpetrators accountable

  • 8 November 2021 View: S/PV.8899

    Abstract: This was a meeting on the situation in Ethiopia under the “Peace and Security in Africa” agenda item.

  • 5 November 2021 View: SC/14691

    Abstract: This was a press statement issued by the Council, where members expressed “deep concern about the expansion and intensification of military clashes in northern Ethiopia”.

  • 5 November 2021 View: S/PV.8897

    Abstract: This was a meeting record for an open briefing on the election of the new judge to the International Court of Justice.

  • 5 November 2021 View: S/2021/942

    Abstract: This was a letter from the Secretary-General expressing his intention to appoint Major General Cornelis Johannes Matthijssen (Netherlands) as Force Commander of MINUSMA.

  • 5 November 2021 View: A/HRC/RES/S-32/1

    Abstract: This HRC resolution, adopted without a vote, condemned the military takeover in Sudan.

  • 4 November 2021 View: SC/14687

    Abstract: This was a press statement on the Security Council visiting mission from 23 to 25 October 2021 to Mali and Niger.

  • 3 November 2021 View: SC/14686

    Abstract: In this press statement, Council members condemned in the strongest terms the horrendous terrorist attack against the Sardar Mohammad Daud Khan Hospital in Kabul, Afghanistan, on 2 November 2021.

  • 3 November 2021 View: S/PV.8896

    Abstract: This was the meeting record for the semi-annual high-level debate on Bosnia ad Herzegovina

  • 3 November 2021 View: S/RES/2604

    Abstract: This resolution renewed the authorisation of the EU-led multinational stabilisation force (EUFOR ALTHEA) for another year, until 3 November 2022. At the debate, several Council members, including Norway and Estonia, expressed regret that the Security Council failed to adopt a more substantial resolution

  • 3 November 2021 View: S/2021/920

    Abstract: This was the Secretary-General's annual report on the situation regarding piracy and armed robbery off the coast of Somalia.