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  • 18 September 2020 View: S/RES/2544

    Abstract: This resolution renewed the mandate of UNITAD until 18 September 2021.

  • 18 September 2020 View: SC/14310

    Abstract: This was a press statement in which members of the Council welcomed the start of Afghanistan Peace Negotiations in Doha, Qatar, on 12 September 2020.

  • 17 September 2020 View: S/2020/912

    Abstract: This was the 90-day report of the Secretary-General. 

  • 16 September 2020 View: S/2020/914

    Abstract: This was a compilation of the briefings and statements from Council members’ VTC on South Sudan.

  • 16 September 2020 View: S/2020/909

    Abstract: This contained a 16 September 2020 letter from the Iraqi foreign minister requesting the renewal of UNITAD’s mandate for another year.

  • 15 September 2020 View: S/RES/2543

    Abstract: This was a resolution renewing the mandate of UNAMA until 17 September 2021.

  • 15 September 2020 View: S/RES/2542

    Abstract: This resolution renewed UNSMIL’s mandate until 15 September 2021; it was adopted with 13 votes in favour and two abstentions (China and Russia).

  • 15 September 2020 View: S/PV.8757

    Abstract: This was a briefing on Yemen.

  • 14 September 2020 View: S/2020/899

    Abstract: This was the summary of the IEG’s 29 July meeting on Colombia.

  • 14 September 2020 View: S/2020/901

    Abstract: This was from Sudan, transmitting the first periodic progress report on the implementation of the national plan for the protection of civilians in Darfur.

  • 11 September 2020 View: S/2020/898

    Abstract: This was the biennial report on cooperation between the UN and regional and other organisations.

  • 11 September 2020 View: S/2020/897

    Abstract: This contained the record of the briefings and statements from the 9 September video conference on the implementation of resolution 2532 with USG for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs Rosemary DiCarlo, USG for Peace Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix, and USG for Humanitarian Affairs Mark Lowcock.

  • 10 September 2020 View: S/PV.8756

    Abstract: This was an open debate on “Children and Armed Conflict: Attacks against Schools as a Grave Violation of Children’s Rights”, which focused on the Sahel region.

  • 10 September 2020 View: S/PRST/2020/8

    Abstract: This was a presidential statement on attacks against schools, which was co-authored by Niger and Belgium. It reaffirmed the right to education , while condemning the significant increase in attacks against schools in recent years.

  • 8 September 2020 View: S/2020/890

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

  • 8 September 2020 View: S/2020/891

    Abstract: This was a letter containing the statements made at a Security Council meeting on the situation in Afghanistan, held on 3 September 2020.

  • 4 September 2020 View: S/2020/1003

    Abstract: This was a letter from the Director General of the IAEA addressed to the president of the Security Council.

  • 2 September 2020 View: S/2020/876

    Abstract: This was on the implementation of resolution 2491.

  • 2 September 2020 View: A/HRC/45/57

    Abstract: This was the report of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights on the implementation of technical assistance provided to the National Commission of Inquiry to investigate allegations of violations and abuses committed by all parties to the conflict in Yemen.

  • 1 September 2020 View: S/2020/882

    Abstract: This letter transmitted the concept note for the ministerial-level open debate in VTC format on the humanitarian effects of environmental degradation and peace and security.

  • 1 September 2020 View: S/2020/858

    Abstract: This letter concerned the adoption of resolution 2540, including members' votes, an explanation after the vote by the US, and a statement submitted by Somalia.

  • 1 September 2020 View: S/2020/857

    Abstract: This letter contained the results of the vote on resolution 2539, that renewed UNIFIL’s mandate until 31 August 2021, and explanations of vote by members of the Council.

  • 1 September 2020 View: S/2020/870

    Abstract: This contained the draft resolution in blue on the prosecution, rehabilitation and reintegration of foreign terrorist fighters, put forward by Indonesia; the votes submitted by all Council members; and explanations of vote by Belgium, France, Indonesia, Russia and the US. The draft resolution failed to be adopted because of a US veto. The 14 other Council members voted in favour of the draft.

  • 1 September 2020 View: S/2020/883

    Abstract: This was the concept note for the Security Council summit-level debate on “global governance after COVID-19”.

  • 31 August 2020 View: S/2020/852

    Abstract: This was the draft resolution in blue on the prosecution, rehabilitation and reintegration of foreign terrorist fighters, put forward by Indonesia. The draft resolution failed to be adopted because of a US veto. The 14 other Council members voted in favour of the draft.

  • 31 August 2020 View: S/2020/865

    Abstract: This contained the voting result on a draft resolution on the prosecution, rehabilitation and reintegration of foreign terrorist fighters, put forward by Indonesia. The draft resolution failed to be adopted because of a US veto. The 14 other Council members voted in favour of the draft.

  • 31 August 2020 View: S/RES/2541

    Abstract: This renewed the Mali sanctions regime for one year.

  • 31 August 2020 View: S/2020/845

    Abstract: This contained the briefing provided by Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert during the 26 August 2020 open VTC meeting on UNAMI.

  • 31 August 2020 View: S/2020/860

    Abstract: This was a report on strengthening the partnership between the UN and the AU on issues of peace and security in Africa.

  • 28 August 2020 View: S/2020/856

    Abstract: This was a letter from the president of the Security Council containing the draft resolution in blue about women in peacekeeping operations, the votes submitted by all Council members, and explanations of vote by Indonesia and Russia.

  • 28 August 2020 View: S/2020/851

    Abstract: This was a letter from the president of the Security Council containing the resolution on women in peacekeeping operations, the result of the voting and the list of co-sponsors.

  • 28 August 2020 View: S/2020/837

    Abstract: During the meeting, Russia raised the question to the Council’s president (Indonesia) on how the presidency will proceed with the US decision to trigger a snapback provision under resolution 2231. Ambassador Djani (Indonesia) responded that given the lack of consensus among Council members the presidency could not take further action on this issue.

  • 28 August 2020 View: S/RES/2540

    Abstract: This resolution extended UNSOM’s mandate for 12 months until 31 August 2021.

  • 28 August 2020 View: S/RES/2539

    Abstract: This resolution renewed the mandate of UNIFIL until 31 August 2021.

  • 28 August 2020 View: S/RES/2538

    Abstract: This was on the role of women in peacekeeping operations.

  • 28 August 2020 View: S/2020/840

    Abstract: This was the midterm report of the Panel of Experts.

  • 27 August 2020 View: S/2020/847

    Abstract: This letter informed the Council of the committee’s decision to postpone all activities related to the comprehensive review, including the open consultations, until 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic.

  • 26 August 2020 View: S/2020/836

    Abstract: This was an open VTC on the Secretary-General’s 11th biannual strategic-level report on the threat posed by the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL or Da’esh).

  • 25 August 2020 View: S/2020/832

    Abstract: This was the Secretary-General’s report on UNSMIL.

  • 21 August 2020 View: S/2020/822

    Abstract: This was a letter from the US, providing a legal argument for its right to initiate a snapback mechanism under resolution 2231.

  • 20 August 2020 View: S/PV.8755

    Abstract: This were briefing and consultations on Somalia with James Swan, Special Representative and head of UNSOM, and Francisco Madeira, AU Special Representative, briefing the Council.

  • 20 August 2020 View: S/2020/815

    Abstract: This was a letter from to both Secretary-General and the Council president from the US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, notifying the Council that Iran is non-compliant with the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

  • 20 August 2020 View: S/2020/813

    Abstract: This was the regular 60-day report on the implementation of humanitarian resolutions by all parties to the conflict in Syria.

  • 20 August 2020 View: S/2020/815

    Abstract: This was a letter from the US, notifying the Council that it initiated the snapback mechanism under resolution 2231.

  • 20 August 2020 View: S/2020/818

    Abstract: This was the Secretary-General's annual report on progress made with regard to the stabilization and restoration of constitutional order in Guinea-Bissau.

  • 20 August 2020 View: S/2020/815

    Abstract: This was a letter that contained notification by the US that Iran is in significant non-performance of its commitments under the JCPOA.

  • 19 August 2020 View: SC/14279

    Abstract: This press statement strongly condemned the mutiny which happened in Kati, Mali, on 18 August 2020, and subsequent arrest of the Mali's president and other government officials.

  • 18 August 2020 View: S/2020/809

    Abstract: This was the Secretary-General’s report on UNAMA.

  • 18 August 2020 View: S/2020/808

    Abstract: This was a letter from the Secretary-General on the FSO Safer oil tanker.

  • 17 August 2020 View: S/2020/797

    Abstract: This was the US draft resolution on the extension of arms-related restrictions on Iran.