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  • 21 November 2008 View: S/2008/728

    Abstract: This was the fourth special report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

  • 21 November 2008 View: S/2008/729

    Abstract: This was a letter from Patrick Robinson, president of the ICTY, to the Council.

  • 21 November 2008 View: S/2008/726

    Abstract: This was a letter from Dennis Bryon, president of the ICTR, to the Council, transmitting the assessments of the President and the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda on the implementation of the completion strategy of the Tribunal.

  • 3 December 2008 View: S/PV.6030

    Abstract: This was the debate on the interception by Israeli gunboats of a Libyan ship carrying humanitarian aid bound for the port of Gaza.

  • 2 December 2008 View: S/PV.6027

    Abstract: This was a briefing by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and head of the UN Peacebuilding Support Office in the CAR, Francois Lonseny Fall, and the Chair of the CAR configuration of the Peacebuilding Commission and Permanent Representative of Belgium, Jan Grauls.

  • 2 December 2008 View: PBC/3/GNB/4

    Abstract: This was the PBC's conclusions and recommendations on the situation in Guinea-Bissau.

  • 2 December 2008 View: S/2008/752

    Abstract: This letter transmitted the eleventh report of the International Independent Investigation Commission (UNIIIC) looking into the assassination of Lebanese former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri.

  • 2 December 2008 View: S/RES/1846

    Abstract: This resolution authorized states and regional organisations to enter Somalia’s territorial waters to combat piracy for a further period of 12 months.

  • 28 November 2008 View: S/2008/744

    Abstract: This was was a report on Cyprus.

  • 28 November 2008 View: S/2008/745

    Abstract: This was the fourth report of the Secretary-General on BINUB.

  • Abstract: This was the tenth periodic report of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights on the situation of human rights in the Sudan - Arbitrary arrest and detention committed by national security, military and police based on investigations in Southern Sudan, Abyei, Blue Nile State, Southern Kordofan, and Khartoum.

  • 26 November 2008 View: S/PRST/2008/44

    Abstract: This was the presidential statement welcoming the Secretary-General’s 24 November report and the cooperation between the UN and other international actors within the framework of resolution 1244.

  • 26 November 2008 View: S/PV.6025

    Abstract: This was the discussion on the Secretary-General’s 24 November report.

  • 26 November 2008 View: S/2008/738

    Abstract: This was the concept paper for the Security Council meeting on “Threats to international peace and security caused by terrorist acts” to be held on 9 December 2008.

  • 4 December 2008 View: S/2008/761

    Abstract: This was a report from the Secretary-General on implementation of paragraph 14 of resolution 1284 on the repatriation of Kuwaiti and third-country nationals or their remains, and the return of property following the first Gulf War.

  • 4 December 2008 View: S/2008/766

    Abstract: This was a letter from Djibouti refuting Eritrea's statements on the crisis.

  • 4 December 2008 View: S/2008/760

    Abstract: This was the Secretary-General's report outlining preparations for the transfer of authority from EUFOR to a UN military component, including options on the size, structure and mandate of the proposed UN military presence in Chad and the Central African Republic.

  • 4 December 2008 View: S/2008/764

    Abstract: This letter from the Lebanese government supported the extension of UNIIIC's mandate by two months.

  • 3 December 2008 View: S/PV.6029

    Abstract: This was a briefing by the Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, John Holmes on the situation in Chad and the Sudan.

  • 3 December 2008 View: S/PV.6028

    Abstract: This was a briefing by the Prosecuto of the International Criminal Court Luis Moreno-Ocampo on the situation in Sudan.

  • 10 December 2008 View: S/2008/760/Add.1

    Abstract: This was the addendum of the Secretary-General's report outlining preparations for the transfer of authority from EUFOR to a UN military component, including options on the size, structure and mandate of the proposed UN military presence in Chad and the Central African Republic.

  • 10 December 2008 View: S/2008/769

    Abstract: This was the report of the Monitoring Group on Somalia pursuant to Security Council resolution 1811 (2008).

  • 10 December 2008 View: S/2008/776

    Abstract: This was a letter from Iran protesting France, UK, and US allegations against Iran's nuclear programme and reemphasising that the programme is peaceful and that all outstanding issues have been cleared.

  • 10 December 2008 View: S/2008/777

    Abstract: This was the letter from the Secretary-General to the President of the Security Council that revised and extended the UNOGBIS mandate to 30 June 2009 and requested recommendations on establishment of an integrated UN Office in Guinea-Bissau by 15 June 2009.

  • Abstract: This was the resumption of an open debate presided over by Croatian President Stjepan Mesic on "Global Security and International Terrorism". The meeting was opened by Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and included 46 speakers.

  • 9 December 2008 View: S/PV.6034

    Abstract: This was an open debate presided over by Croatian President Stjepan Mesic on "Global Security and International Terrorism". The meeting was opened by Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and included 46 speakers.

  • 9 December 2008 View: S/2008/770

    Abstract: This letter contained the quarterly ISAF report of operations from 1 May 2008 - 31 July 2008.

  • 5 December 2008 View: S/PV.6033

    Abstract: This was the meeting record of the briefing by the High Representative and EU Special Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina.

  • 5 December 2008 View: S/AC.51/2008/15

    Abstract: These were the conclusions on Chad.

  • 5 December 2008 View: S/AC.51/2008/14

    Abstract: These were the conclusions on Somalia.

  • 5 December 2008 View: S/AC.51/2008/13

    Abstract: These were the conclusions on Uganda.

  • 5 December 2008 View: S/AC.51/2008/12

    Abstract: These were the conclusions on Nepal.

  • 5 December 2008 View: S/PV.6032

    Abstract: This was a briefing by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General in Cyprus Tayé-Brook Zerihoun to the Council.

  • 4 December 2008 View: S/PV.6031

    Abstract: This was a briefing on the Security Council Mission to Afghanistan from 21-28 November.

  • 11 December 2008 View: S/PV.6037

    Abstract: This was a briefing by Charles Nqakula, Facilitator of the Burundi Peace Process and Minister of Defence of South Africa, and Anders Liden, Chairman of the Burundi configuration of the Peacebuilding Commission.

  • 10 December 2008 View: SC/9528

    Abstract: The Council welcomed a briefing by the Secretary-General's Special Representative Miroslav Jenča and expressing support for the UNRCCA.

  • 10 December 2008 View: SC/9529

    Abstract: This was a press statement regarding the issue of Iraq/Kuwait missing persons and property.

  • 10 December 2008 View: S/PV.6036

    Abstract: This was a briefing from the Chairman of the 1737 Sanctions Committee on Iran.

  • 10 December 2008 View: S/2008/773

    Abstract: This was a letter from the Chairman of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1533 (2004) addressed to the President of the Security Council transmitting the final report of the Group of Experts on the DRC.

  • 15 December 2008 View: S/2008/791

    Abstract: This was the response from Rwanda to the accusations of the Group of Experts for the DRC.

  • 12 December 2008 View: S/PV.6041

    Abstract: This was a Council briefing by the presidents and prosecutors of the International Criminal Tribunals for the former Yugoslavia and for Rwanda.

  • 12 December 2008 View: S/PRST/2008/46

    Abstract: This statement noted the Secretary-General’s observations that the situation in the Middle East would remain tense until a comprehensive settlement on all aspects of the Middle East is reached.

  • 12 December 2008 View: S/2008/781

    Abstract: This was a report of the Secretary-General on the deployment of the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur.

  • 12 December 2008 View: S/2008/785

    Abstract: This was the report of the Panel of Experts on Liberia.

  • 12 December 2008 View: S/2008/783

    Abstract: The Secretary-General informed the Council of his intention to conclude a detailed agreement with the US government to ensure US forces in Iraq continue to provide security support to the UN in Iraq. S/2008/784 (16 December 2008) is a letter from the Council noting the Secretary-General's intention.

  • 12 December 2008 View: S/2008/782

    Abstract: This was the report of the Security Council mission to Afghanistan from 21 to 28 November 2008.

  • 12 December 2008 View: S/RES/1847

    Abstract: This resolution extended UNFICYP's mandate until 15 June 2009.

  • 12 December 2008 View: S/RES/1849

    Abstract: This resolution appointed ad litem judges to the ICTY.

  • 12 December 2008 View: S/RES/1848

    Abstract: This resolution renewed UNDOF's mandate until 30 June.

  • 12 December 2008 View: S/PV.6042

    Abstract: This was a briefing by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of MINURCAT on the updated planning for the UN military force to replace EUFOR Chad/CAR upon its mandate expiry of 15 March.

  • 11 December 2008 View: SC/9530

    Abstract: The Council welcomed the 16 November legislative elections.

  • 11 December 2008 View: PBC/3/CAF/3

    Abstract: This was the report of the PBC mission to CAR from 30 October to 6 November 2008.

  • 16 December 2008 View: S/PV.6046

    Abstract: This was an open debate on Somali piracy.

  • 15 December 2008 View: S/PV.6043

    Abstract: This meeting featured briefings by Chairmen of subsidiary bodies of the Security Council.

  • 15 December 2008 View: S/PV.6044

    Abstract: This was a closed meeting of the Security Council on the situation in Zimbabwe.

  • 19 December 2008 View: S/RES/1855

    Abstract: This resolution appointed ad litem judges to the ICTR.

  • 19 December 2008 View: S/RES/1853

    Abstract: This resolution renewed the mandate of the Monitoring Group tasked with monitoring the sanctions regime for Somalia for 12 months.

  • 18 December 2008 View: S/2008/795

    Abstract: This note renewed the mandate of the Ad Hoc Working Group on Conflict Prevention and Resolution in Africa.

  • 18 December 2008 View: S/2008/824

    Abstract: This as an exchange of letters between the Secretary-General and the Council on the commencement of the Special Tribunal for Lebanon on 1 March 2009.

  • 18 December 2008 View: A/RES/63/145

    Abstract: This resolution indicatied that the term for members of the PBC Organisational Committee elected from the General Assembly shall begin on 1 January.

  • 18 December 2008 View: S/PV.6049

    Abstract: This was the monthly meeting on the Middle East during which Robert Serry briefed the Council.

  • 17 December 2008 View: S/PV.6047

    Abstract: UNIIIC Commissioner Daniel Bellemare briefed the Council.

  • 17 December 2008 View: S/RES/1852

    Abstract: This resolution extended UNIIIC’s mandate until 28 February.

  • 16 December 2008 View: PBC/3/SLE/2

    Abstract: This outlined conclusions and recommendations of the second biannual review of the Sierra Leone Peacebuilding Cooperation Framework.

  • 16 December 2008 View: PBC/3/BDI/1

    Abstract: These were the conclusions of the Burundi configuration of the PBC.

  • 16 December 2008 View: S/PV.6045

    Abstract: This was the Council meeting on the situation in the Middle East with the presence of the Quartet principals.

  • 16 December 2008 View: S/2008/784

    Abstract: This was a letter from the Council noting the Secretary-General's intention to conclude a detailed agreement with the US government to ensure US forces in Iraq continue to provide security support to the UN in Iraq.

  • 16 December 2008 View: S/2008/793

    Abstract: This letter to the Council informed it of the extension of the Group of Experts.

  • 16 December 2008 View: S/RES/1850

    Abstract: This resolution declared Council support for the Annapolis peace process and its commitment to the irreversibility of bilateral negotiations.

  • 16 December 2008 View: S/RES/1851

    Abstract: This resolution expanded the anti-piracy authorisation to include operations on land.