UN Documents, all PDFs — Last Added
  • 9 January 2017 View: SC/12672

    Abstract: This was a statement that condemned the attack in the northern Sinai city of Al-Arish, Egypt during which nine policemen were killed and over 13 injured.

  • 8 January 2017 View: SC/12670

    Abstract: This statement condemned the terrorist attack in Jerusalem in which four Israelis were killed and 15 injured.

  • 6 January 2017 View: SC/12669

    Abstract: This press statement condemned an attack by unknown assailants that resulted in the death of a Bangladeshi peacekeeper in the CAR.

  • 5 January 2017 View: S/2017/11

    Abstract: This was the DPRK letter regarding the response to its 23 May letter.

  • 4 January 2017 View: S/2017/6

    Abstract: This was a concept paper for the open debate on “conflict prevention and sustaining peace”.

  • 4 January 2017 View: SC/12666

    Abstract: This statement welcomed the announcement of the final presidential results from the 20 November 2016 elections in Haiti.

  • 4 January 2017 View: S/PRST/2017/1

    Abstract: The Council adopted a presidential statement welcoming the signing on 31 December 2016 of a comprehensive and inclusive political agreement on the electoral calendar in the DRC.

  • 4 January 2017 View: S/PV.7856

    Abstract: This was a meeting during which the Council adopted S/PRST/2017/1.

  • 4 January 2017 View: SC/12668

    Abstract: This press statement condemned an attack on a UN convoy in the CAR that resulted in the death of two Moroccan peacekeepers.

  • 3 January 2017 View: S/2017/10

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

  • 1 January 2017 View: SC/12665

    Abstract: This statement condemning the attack at a nightclub in Istanbul, Turkey during which at least 39 people were killed and at least 69 injured.

  • 31 December 2016 View: S/RES/2336

    Abstract: Welcomed efforts by Russia and Turkey to end violence in Syria and jumpstart a political process.

  • 30 December 2016 View: S/2016/1136

    Abstract: This was the Secretary-General's report on the implementation of resolution 2231.

  • 30 December 2016 View: S/PV.7854

    Abstract: The Council unanimously adopted resolution 2335, which authorised the Secretary-General to continue to maintain the escrow account authorised by resolution 1958 (2010), and to retain the funds contained in there until 30 June 2017

  • 30 December 2016 View: S/RES/2335

    Abstract: The Council authorised the Secretary-General to continue to maintain the escrow account authorised by resolution 1958 (2010), and to retain the funds contained in there until 30 June 2017.

  • 30 December 2016 View: S/2016/1137

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

  • 30 December 2016 View: S/2016/1087

    Abstract: This was annual report of the Sanctions Committee.

  • 29 December 2016 View: S/2016/1129

    Abstract: This was a letter from the Security Council to the Secretary-General regarding the UNOWAS mandate renewal until 31 December 2019.

  • 29 December 2016 View: S/2016/1133

    Abstract: Was from Russia summarising the agreement reached with Turkey on a ceasefire and political talks for Syria.

  • 29 December 2016 View: S/2016/1131

    Abstract: This was on chemical weapons.

  • 29 December 2016 View: S/2016/1130

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

  • 28 December 2016 View: SC/12659

    Abstract: This was a press release on the removal of two entities from the sanctions list.

  • 27 December 2016 View: S/2016/1128

    Abstract: This was a letter from the Secretary-General to the Security Council regarding the UNOWAS mandate renewal until 31 December 2019.

  • 27 December 2016 View: S/2016/1113

    Abstract: This was a report from the Joint Commission on the status of the Procurement Working Group’s decisions and on any implementation issues.

  • 23 December 2016 View: S/RES/2334

    Abstract: This resolution condemned Israeli settlements and called for immediate steps to prevent violence against civilians, including acts of terror. It was adopted with 14 votes in favour and a US abstention.

  • 23 December 2016 View: S/PV.7852

    Abstract: This was the Secretary-General's five-day report on the situation in Aleppo following the adoption of resolution 2328.

  • 23 December 2016 View: S/PV.7850

    Abstract: The Council voted on a draft resolution to impose an arms embargo on South Sudan and targeted sanctions (assets freezes and travel bans) on three key government and opposition figures—Paul Malong, Chief of Staff of the Sudan People’s Liberation Army (SPLA) (i.e. the government’s army); Michael Makuei Lueth, South Sudan’s Minister of Information; and opposition leader Riek Machar. It failed to be adopted, receiving seven affirmative votes (France, New Zealand, Spain, Ukraine, Uruguay, the UK and the US) and eight abstentions (Angola, China, Egypt, Japan, Malaysia, Russia, Senegal and Venezuela).

  • 23 December 2016 View: S/PV.7853

    Abstract: The Council adopted resolution 2334 condemning Israeli settlements.

  • 23 December 2016 View: S/RES/2333

    Abstract: This resolution renewed the mandate of UNMIL for a final period until 30 March 2018.

  • 23 December 2016 View: S/2016/1116

    Abstract: Letter conveying the annual report of the activities of the Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict to the president of the Security Council.

  • 23 December 2016 View: S/2016/1085

    Abstract: This was the draft resolution on an arms embargo and targeted sanctions that failed to receive the necessary support to be adopted. It received seven affirmative votes (France, New Zealand, Spain, Ukraine, Uruguay, the UK and the US) and eight abstentions (Angola, China, Egypt, Japan, Malaysia, Russia, Senegal, and Venezuela).

  • 23 December 2016 View: S/2016/1095

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

  • 23 December 2016 View: S/2016/1102

    Abstract: This was the midterm report by the Group of Experts assisting the Sanctions Committee.

  • 23 December 2016 View: S/PV.7851

    Abstract: The Council renewed the mandate of UNMIL for a final period until 30 March 2018. Three permanent members abstained (France, Russia and the UK).

  • 22 December 2016 View: S/2016/1097

    Abstract: This was another DPRK letter denouncing resolution 2321.

  • 22 December 2016 View: S/2016/1105

    Abstract: This was a summary note of the meeting held on 7 December 2016 on women and peace and security in the Central African Republic.

  • 22 December 2016 View: S/2016/1107

    Abstract: This was a summary note of the special meeting held on 10 November 2016 with women’s protection advisers focused on implementing the mandate to prevent sexual violence in conflict.

  • 22 December 2016 View: S/2016/1104

    Abstract: This was a summary note of the meeting held on 18 October 2016 on women and peace and security in Iraq.

  • 22 December 2016 View: S/2016/1103

    Abstract: This was a summary note of the meeting held on 14 September 2016 on women and peace and security in Mali.

  • 22 December 2016 View: S/2016/1106

    Abstract: This were the guidelines for the IEG.

  • 22 December 2016 View: S/2016/1098

    Abstract: This was the Secretary-General’s report on children and armed conflict in Somalia.

  • 21 December 2016 View: A/RES/71/248

    Abstract: Established the International, Impartial and Independent Mechanism to assist in the investigation and prosecution of those responsible for the most serious crimes under international law committed in Syria since March 2011. The resolution was drafted by Liechtenstein and was passed with 105 votes in favour to 15 against with 52 abstentions.

  • 21 December 2016 View: S/2016/1093

    Abstract: Was a summary of the UN Board of Inquiry report on the 19 September 2016 attack on a humanitarian convoy outside of Aleppo.

  • 21 December 2016 View: S/2016/1094

    Abstract: This was the Sanctions Committee’s annual report.

  • 21 December 2016 View: S/RES/2332

    Abstract: This resolution renewed the authorisation for cross-border aid delivery until 10 January 2018.

  • 21 December 2016 View: S/PRST/2016/19

    Abstract: This statement welcomed the decisions made at the 17 December 2016 ECOWAS summit related to The Gambia.

  • 21 December 2016 View: S/2016/1090

    Abstract: This was a special report prepared by the Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict, focusing on crimes committed by ISIL in the context of Iraq and Syria.

  • 20 December 2016 View: SC/12649

    Abstract: This was a press statement that condemned the terrorist attack which took place in Berlin, Germany, on the evening of 19 December 2016 and during which at least 12 people were killed and dozens injured.

  • 20 December 2016 View: S/RES/2331

    Abstract: This was the first-ever resolution on human trafficking, which condemned the phenomenon and stressed how human trafficking can exacerbate conflict and foster insecurity.

  • 20 December 2016 View: S/PV.7847

    Abstract: This was a ministerial-level open debate on trafficking in persons in conflict situations.