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  • 14 October 2016 View: S/2016/871

    Abstract: This was a concept note for the annual debate on women, peace and security.

  • 14 October 2016 View: S/2016/867

    Abstract: This was a concept note for the debate on cooperation between UN and regional and sub-regional organisations in maintaining international peace and security.

  • 13 October 2016 View: S/PV.7791

    Abstract: This was a meeting on the threat posed by the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant.

  • 13 October 2016 View: S/RES/2313

    Abstract: This was a resolution renewing the mandate of MINUSTAH for six months while maintaining its authorised troop strength at 2,370 military personnel.

  • 12 October 2016 View: S/2016/864

    Abstract: This was the report of the Secretary-General on the situation in Abyei.

  • 11 October 2016 View: S/PV.7788

    Abstract: This was a briefing on the latest MONUSCO report and on the activities of the DRC Sanctions Committee.

  • 11 October 2016 View: S/PV.7789

    Abstract: This was a debate on Haiti.

  • 10 October 2016 View: S/PV.7787

    Abstract: This was a meeting on the CAR.

  • 8 October 2016 View: S/2016/847

    Abstract: The vote on the Russian draft resolution focused on the situation in Aleppo was 4-9-2. China, Egypt, Russia and Venezuela voted yes and Angola and Uruguay abstained. Nine Council members, including the P3, voted no. Because the Russian draft did not get the 9 positive votes to pass, the negative votes by the P3 were not considered vetoes.

  • 8 October 2016 View: S/PV.7785

    Abstract: This meeting was the vote on the two competing draft resolutions on Aleppo.

  • 8 October 2016 View: S/2016/846

    Abstract: The vote on the draft resolution tabled by France and Spain that called for an end to all military flights over Aleppo was 11-2-2. It had 43 co-sponsors. Russia cast its fifth veto on a Syria draft resolution and China abstained, the first time it has not vetoed a Syria draft resolution alongside Russia. Elected member Venezuela voted no and elected member Angola abstained.

  • 7 October 2016 View: S/2016/920

    Abstract: This was the report on Eritrea of the Monitoring Group on Somalia and Eritrea.

  • 7 October 2016 View: S/2016/919

    Abstract: This was the report on Somalia of the Monitoring Group on Somalia and Eritrea.

  • 7 October 2016 View: A/71/439

    Abstract: This was a report from the Secretary-General on the human rights situation in the DPRK.

  • 7 October 2016 View: S/2016/843

    Abstract: This report was on the situation with respect to piracy and armed robbery at sea off the coast of Somalia submitted pursuant to paragraph 33 of resolution 2246.

  • 6 October 2016 View: S/PV.7783

    Abstract: This was a meeting on Libya.

  • 6 October 2016 View: S/RES/2312

    Abstract: This was a resolution that renewed the provisions of resolution 2240 aimed at disrupting human trafficking and the smuggling of migrants on the high seas off the coast of Libya.

  • 6 October 2016 View: S/PV.7784

    Abstract: This was a briefing on Mali and the absence of concrete progress in implementing the Agreement.

  • 6 October 2016 View: S/RES/2311

    Abstract: This resolution recommended António Guterres as the ninth Secretary-General of the UN to the General Assembly.

  • 5 October 2016 View: S/2016/841

    Abstract: This was a letter from Residual Mechanism President Judge Meron on Judge Akay’s arrest and ongoing detention in Turkey.

  • 4 October 2016 View: S/2016/840

    Abstract: This was on the implementation of the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework for the DRC.

  • 4 October 2016 View: S/PV.7781

    Abstract: This was a briefing on UNAMID.

  • 4 October 2016 View: SC/12541

    Abstract: Council members strongly condemned an attack by Houthi forces on a UAE vessel operating near Bab al-Mandeb straight on 1 October.

  • 4 October 2016 View: SC/12542

    Abstract: This was a press statement condemning the multiple terrorist attacks that occurred earlier that day against MINUSMA, during which two peacekeepers from Chad were killed and others injured.

  • 4 October 2016 View: S/2016/842

    Abstract: This was the seventh report of the Monitoring Team assisting the Committee on the situation in Afghanistan.

  • 4 October 2016 View: S/2016/837

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

  • 4 October 2016 View: S/2016/891

    Abstract: This was a Secretary-General's letter to the Security Council on the mandate of the Special Envoy for the Great Lakes Region.

  • 3 October 2016 View: S/2016/833

    Abstract: This was on MONUSCO.

  • 30 September 2016 View: S/2016/830

    Abstract: This was the third report of the Secretary-General on the threat posed by ISIL.

  • 30 September 2016 View: A/HRC/33/L.30

    Abstract: This is a Human Rights Council resolution strongly condemning the military offensive on eastern Aleppo by forces loyal to the Syrian authorities. It was adopted with a vote of 26 in favour, seven against (including Security Council members China, Russia and Venezuela and incoming member Bolivia) and 14 abstentions.

  • 29 September 2016 View: S/PV.7780

    Abstract: This was the regular monthly briefing on the humanitarian situation, with a focus on Aleppo.

  • 29 September 2016 View: S/2016/825

    Abstract: This was the 36th OPCW report on chemical weapons.

  • 29 September 2016 View: S/2016/824

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

  • 29 September 2016 View: S/2016/822

    Abstract: This was the report of the Secretary-General on women and peace and security.

  • 29 September 2016 View: S/2016/819

    Abstract: This was the report of the Secretary-General on the situation in Mali.

  • 29 September 2016 View: S/2016/827

    Abstract: This letter contained the report of the Assistant Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Deputy Emergency Relief Coordinator on the implementation of paragraphs 23 and 24 of resolution 2244 on the delivery of humanitarian assistance in Somalia.

  • 28 September 2016 View: S/PV.7779

    Abstract: The Council held a briefing on the protection of health care in armed conflict and the Secretary-General's recommendations on this issue.

  • 28 September 2016 View: SC/12536

    Abstract: Council members issued a press statement that expressed regret at the 26 September announcement by the Federal Indirect Election Implementation Team that the timetable for the 2016 electoral process required a further extension.

  • 28 September 2016 View: SC/12538

    Abstract: This press statement expressed regret at the 26 September announcement by the Federal Indirect Election Implementation Team that the timetable for the 2016 electoral process required a further extension.

  • 27 September 2016 View: S/PV.7778

    Abstract: This was a briefing on Somalia.

  • 27 September 2016 View: S/2016/817

    Abstract: This was Iran’s response to the letter from Saudi Arabia.

  • 27 September 2016 View: S/2016/812

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

  • 26 September 2016 View: A/71/402

    Abstract: This was a report to the General Assembly of the special rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the DPRK.

  • 25 September 2016 View: S/PV.7777

    Abstract: This was an emergency meeting called by the P3 on the massive military escalation in Aleppo.

  • 23 September 2016 View: S/PV.7776

    Abstract: This was a meeting to adopt resolution 2310 on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the opening for signature of the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty. Egypt abstained, while all other Council members voted in favour.

  • 23 September 2016 View: S/RES/2310

    Abstract: This was a resolution on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the opening for signature of the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty.

  • 22 September 2016 View: S/2016/808

    Abstract: This was an IAEA report on Iran.

  • 22 September 2016 View: S/RES/2309

    Abstract: This was a resolution which called on member states to work within ICAO to ensure that its international security standards are reviewed, adapted and implemented to effectively address this threat.

  • 22 September 2016 View: S/2016/805

    Abstract: This was the final report of the 1591 Sudan Sanctions Committee’s Panel of Experts.

  • 22 September 2016 View: S/2016/809

    Abstract: This was a letter from the Secretary-General to the president of the Security Council transmitting a joint UN-AU review of mechanisms currently available to finance and support AU peace support operations authorised by the Council.