UN Documents, all PDFs — Last Added
  • 18 August 2021 View: S/RES/2589

    Abstract: This unanimously adopted resolution focused on facilitating accountability for crimes committed against peacekeepers, requested the Secretary-General include updates in his annual briefing to the Council on peacekeeping reform and called for the establishment of a comprehensive online database of crimes against UN peacekeepers.

  • 18 August 2021 View: S/PV.8838

    Abstract: This was a Security Council meeting on the use of technology in peacekeeping. 

  • 18 August 2021 View: S/2021/735

    Abstract: This is the seventy-fourth bi-monthly report

  • 17 August 2021 View: S/PRST/2021/16

    Abstract: This presidential statement addressed security trends in the region and expressed concern about deteriorating situations in some countries.

  • 17 August 2021 View: S/2021/668

    Abstract: This was the summary of the IEG’s 30 June meeting on Somalia. 

  • 16 August 2021 View: SC/14604

    Abstract: This press statement was issued shortly after the Taliban's seizure of power in Afghanistan. Among other matters, Council members called for the establishment, through inclusive negotiations, of a new government that is united, inclusive, and representative.

  • 16 August 2021 View: S/PV.8834

    Abstract: This was a meeting following the fall of Kabul to the Taliban.

  • 10 August 2021 View: S/2021/723

    Abstract: This was the Secretary-General's report on the situation in Somalia covering the developments from from 8 May to 31 July 2021.

  • 9 August 2021 View: S/PRST/2021/15

    Abstract: This presidential statement reaffirmed that international law, as reflected in UNCLOS, sets out the legal framework applicable to activities in the oceans and encouraged member states to continue building and strengthening their capacities to enhance maritime security, including against piracy and armed robbery at sea, terrorist activities, and transnational organized crime.

  • 6 August 2021 View: S/2021/716

    Abstract: This was the letter from the Secretary-General transmitting the strategic review of UNSMIL.

  • 6 August 2021 View: S/PV.8831

    Abstract: This was a meeting on Afghanistan.

  • 6 August 2021 View: S/2021/714

    Abstract: This was the final report of the Mali Panel of Experts.

  • 5 August 2021 View: A/75/982

    Abstract: This was the Secretary-General's report Our Common Agenda.

  • 4 August 2021 View: S/2021/707

    Abstract: This was a letter from the Secretary-General in which he requested the Council to extend the mandate of the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) for another year.

  • 3 August 2021 View: SC/14592

    Abstract: The members of the Security Council condemned in the strongest terms the deplorable attack against the United Nations compound in Herat, Afghanistan, on 30 July 2021.

  • 3 August 2021 View: S/2021/700

    Abstract: This was the Secretary-General's quarterly report on UNAMI and the implementation of resolution 2576.

  • 2 August 2021 View: S/PRST/2021/14

    Abstract: This was on the drawdown of UNAMID on 30 June 2021.

  • 31 July 2021 View: S/2021/696

    Abstract: This was a review of the situation in Darfur and benchmarks to assess the measures on Darfur.

  • 30 July 2021 View: S/PV.8822

    Abstract: was a an open debate on preserving humanitarian space

  • 30 July 2021 View: S/PV.8820

    Abstract: was a meeting on Libya

  • 30 July 2021 View: S/PV.8815

    Abstract: Closed meeting communique on Haiti

  • 30 July 2021 View: S/PV.8813

    Abstract: s_pv.8813.pdf

  • 30 July 2021 View: S/PV.8812

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

  • 29 July 2021 View: S/RES/2588

    Abstract: This extended the CAR sanctions regime until 31 July 2022, including an arms embargo with some exemptions. Resolution 2588 also renewed the mandate of the CAR Panel of Experts, who assist the sanctions committee in overseeing the sanction measures, until 31 August 2022.

  • 29 July 2021 View: S/RES/2587

    Abstract: This renewed the mandate of the UN Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) for another six months, until 31 January 2022. 

  • 28 July 2021 View: S/2021/689

    Abstract: This was the Secretary-General's 31st report on missing Kuwaiti and third-country nationals and missing Kuwaiti property, including the national archives.

  • 27 July 2021 View: S/2021/682

    Abstract: This was the Secretary-General’s 13th biannual strategic-level report on the threat posed by the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant.

  • 27 July 2021 View: S/PV.8825

    Abstract: This was a briefing on progress in closing UNAMID.

  • 27 July 2021 View: A/HRC/48/46

    Abstract: This was the report of the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights on the situation of human rights in Sudan.

  • 23 July 2021 View: S/PRST/2021/13

    Abstract: This presidential statement reaffirms the status of Varosha as set out in previous resolutions and condemned the announcement in Cyprus by Turkish and Turkish Cypriot leaders on 20 July 2021 on the further reopening of a part of the fenced-off area of Varosha.

  • 22 July 2021 View: S/PV.8823

    Abstract: This was a vote on a draft resolution tabled by China and Russia that articulated the Council’s support for “the appointment of the High Representative until 31 July 2022 with the closure of the OHR”. The draft resolution failed to be adopted, receiving two votes in favour (China and Russia) and a record 13 abstentions.

  • 21 July 2021 View: S/2021/655

    Abstract: This contained the 28th report of the 1267/1989/2253 ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee’s Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team.

  • 21 July 2021 View: SC/14584

    Abstract: The Security Council issued a press statement, in which Council members condemned the ISIL attack on 19 July and reaffirmed that terrorism constitutes one of the most serious threats to international peace and security.

  • 16 July 2021 View: S/2021/662

    Abstract: This was the Secretary-General's fifth report on children and armed conflict in Afghanistan.

  • 16 July 2021 View: SC/14583

    Abstract: In this press statement, Council members reaffirmed their support for the peace process in Colombia.

  • 16 July 2021 View: S/2021/657

    Abstract: This Secretary-General's report recommended increasing MINUSMA’s force ceiling by 2,069 uniformed personnel.

  • 15 July 2021 View: S/PRST/2021/12

    Abstract: This presidential statement welcomed the second Berlin Conference on Libya, which was held on 23 June 2021.

  • 15 July 2021 View: S/2021/661

    Abstract: This was a letter from the Secretary-General transmitting the needs assessment to create an enabling environment for elections, requested in resolution 2567.

  • 14 July 2021 View: S/RES/2586

    Abstract: This extended the mandate of UNMHA until 15 July 2022.

  • 13 July 2021 View: S/PV.8818

    Abstract: This was the Security Council’s quarterly meeting on Colombia, which was held on 13 July 2021.

  • 13 July 2021 View: S/2021/650

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

  • 12 July 2021 View: S/2021/648

    Abstract: This note addressed the issue of multilingualism.

  • 12 July 2021 View: S/2021/647

    Abstract: This note underscored the role of the Council President in the implementation of the notes.

  • 12 July 2021 View: S/2021/646

    Abstract: This note focused on the role of those who coordinate the monthly activities of the Council.

  • 12 July 2021 View: S/2021/645

    Abstract: This note addressed the need for capacity building for elected members in working methods.

  • 9 July 2021 View: S/RES/2585

    Abstract: This resolution renewed the mandate of the cross-border humanitarian aid delivery mechanism to Syria.

  • 9 July 2021 View: S/2021/634

    Abstract: This was the report of the Secretary-General on his mission of good offices in Cyprus.

  • 9 July 2021 View: S/2021/635

    Abstract: This was a report on UNFICYP.

  • 8 July 2021 View: S/PV.8816

    Abstract: This was a meeting on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD).

  • 8 July 2021 View: S/PV.8814

    Abstract: This was a briefing on West Africa and the Sahel.