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Abstract: This was the first resolution focused exclusively on a political solution to the Syrian crisis. It was adopted unanimously.
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Abstract: This was a presidential statement on trafficking in persons in situations of conflict, with a particular focus on ISIS and the impact on women and children.
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Abstract: This was the Secretary-General’s report on the humanitarian situation.
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Abstract: This was a letter transmitting Iraq’s complaint regarding the Turkish deployment of an armoured battalion to the Ba’shiqa region near Mosul.
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Abstract: Germany reported to the Security Council that it would take military action against ISIS in Syria, citing resolution 2249 and Article 51 of the UN Charter—the right of self-defense under Chapter VII.
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Abstract: This was on the situation in Côte d’Ivoire.
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Abstract: The UK reported to the Security Council that it would take military action against ISIS in Syria, citing resolution 2249 and Article 51 of the UN Charter--the right of self-defense under Chapter VII.
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Abstract: This was the Secretary-General's report on UNDOF.
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Abstract: This was a briefing by Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs Jeffrey Feltman on Iraq’s complaint regarding the Turkish deployment of an armoured battalion to the Ba’shiqa region near Mosul.
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Abstract: This resolution extended the mandate of the UN Interim Security Force for Abyei until 15 May 2016.
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Abstract: This was a briefing by Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations Hervé Ladsous on the latest MINUSCA report and the chair of the 2127 Sanctions Committee, Raimonda Murmokaitė (Lithuania).
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Abstract: This was a briefing by Kobler and Ambassador Ramlan Ibrahim (Malaysia) as chair of the 1970 Sanctions Committee.
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Abstract: The Council took note of the recommendations of the HIPPO report and the Secretary-General's implementation report.
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Abstract: This was the 26th OPCW report on chemical weapons that included the results of the OPCW fact-finding mission's investigation into three allegations of chemical weapons use.
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Abstract: Council members welcomed the Yemeni parties’ participation in recent peace talks and urged all parties to adhere to the cessation of hostilities and exercise maximum restraint if violations emerge.
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Abstract: The Council extended 17 ICTY judges’ terms and the ICTY prosecutor’s term for up to a year, with Russia abstaining.
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Abstract: The Chair of the 1540 Committee, Ambassador Román Oyarzun (Spain), briefed the Council on the work of the Committee.
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Abstract: This resolution renewed UNDOF for six months.
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Abstract: This was a press statement condemning the terrorist attack on 21 December near Bagram Air Field, which resulted in the deaths of at least six United States service members as well as a number of wounded persons, for which the Taliban has claimed responsibility.
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Abstract: The Council held its quarterly debate on Afghanistan.
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Abstract: The Council adopted this resolution containing language clarifying how the 1988 Afghanistan sanctions regime functions and reflecting changing conflict dynamics in Afghanistan.
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Abstract: This was the annual report of the 1737 Iran Sanctions Committee, covering the period from 1 January to 31 December 2015.
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Abstract: The Council welcomed the signing of the Libyan Political Agreement.
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Abstract: Renewed the authorisation for cross-border aid delivery until January 2017 and included language calling on member states to prevent and suppress the flow of foreign terrorist fighters in and out of Syria.
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Abstract: This was a press statement that stressed the importance of peaceful and credible elections.
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Abstract: Assistant Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs Kyung-Wha Kang and High Commissioner for Refugees António Guterres briefed the Council on the humanitarian situation in Syria.
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Abstract: At this ministerial-level meeting the Council unanimously adopted resolution 2254 and enshrined the sequence of events that the international community deems necessary to end the Syrian crisis: UN-mediated political talks to begin in January 2016, a national ceasefire and a two-year timeline to achieve a Syrian political transition.
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Abstract: This was a meeting on humanitarian situation.
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Abstract: This was a statement condemning the 11 January ISIS attacks in Baghdad, which resulted in the deaths of at least 50 people and many more injured.
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Abstract: This was a statement that condemned the attacks on the Saudi diplomatic premises in Iran.
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Abstract: This resolution renewed the CAR sanctions regime until 31 January 2017.
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Abstract: This was a report on humanitarian situation.
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Abstract: This was a press statement that condemned the attack by Al-Shaabab against AMISOM.
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Abstract: Council members stressed the importance of the upcoming elections in Niger, Benin, Cabo Verde, Ghana and the Gambia to be free, fair and peaceful. They also expressed concern over Guinea-Bissau's political tension and called upon national leaders to sustain stability through dialogue.
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Abstract: The Council was briefed by Special Representative Sambo Sidikou on the latest MONUSCO report.
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Abstract: This was the 27th OPCW report on chemical weapons.
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Abstract: This was the report of the Secretary-General on MONUSCO.
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Abstract: This was the report of the Secretary-General on UNOWA.
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Abstract: This press statement condemned an Al-Shabaab attack in Mogadishu in which at least 14 people were reported to have been killed.
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Abstract: This was a statement welcoming the announcement by the Presidency Council of the formation of the Government of National Accord and looking forward to the House of Representatives endorsing the Government of National Accord.
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Abstract: Uruguay, which held the presidency for the month, prepared a concept paper in preparation for this open debate on protection of civilians, highlighting themes underscored in the Secretary-General’s most recent report on the protection of civilians, as well as the report of the High-Level Independent Panel on Peace Operations and the Secretary-General’s report on the implementation of the High-Level Panel’s recommendations. Briefers included Deputy-Secretary-General Jan Eliasson, ICRC Vice-President Christine Beerli and Oxfam Senior Humanitarian Policy Advisor Eveline Rooijmans. Statements were made by 64 member states and two regional organisations.
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Abstract: This was a press statement announcing the removal of Bank Sepah and Bank Sepah International from the UN sanctions list related to Iran, referred to as the 2231 List.
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Abstract: This was a press statement condemning the terrorist attacks in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, during which at least 29 people were killed and many more injured, and for which Al-Mourabitoune, a terrorist group affiliated to Al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb, claimed responsibility.
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Abstract: This was the report of the Secretary-General on Somalia.
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Abstract: This was the final report of the 2127 Sanctions Committee’s Panel of Experts.
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Abstract: Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations Hervé Ladsous briefed the Council on the latest MINUSMA report (S/2015/1030).
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Abstract: This was a concept paper circulated by Uruguay for the open debate on the protection of civilians.
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Abstract: This was a resolution establishing a political mission to monitor and verify the laying down of arms and the bilateral ceasefire and cessation of hostilities between the Government of Colombia and the FARC-EP.
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Abstract: This was a meeting on Colombia, where the Council adopted resolution 2261 establishing a political mission to monitor and verify the laying down of arms and the bilateral ceasefire and cessation of hostilities between the Government of Colombia and the FARC-EP.
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Abstract: Council members condemned a terrorist attack carried out by the Taliban on 20 January 2016.
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Abstract: This was a letter to the Council from Colombia that included the Joint Communiqué issued by the government and FARC-EP in Havana on 19 January 2016.
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Abstract: The Council was briefed by Special Representative Aïchatou Mindaoudou Souleymane on the latest UNOCI report.
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Abstract: Council members urged the government of Mali, the Platforme and Coordination armed groups to prioritise the implementation of key provisions of the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali in order to bring concrete peace dividends to the populations of Mali.
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Abstract: This was the report on MINUSMA.
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Abstract: This was a note by the president that outlined the practical arrangements and procedures for how the Council would carry out the tasks related to the implementation of the new provisions that came into effect on implementation day under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.
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Abstract: This was an IAEA report submitted to the Council confirming that Iran had taken the steps required under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action for nuclear related sanctions to be lifted, thus marking the arrival of the plan’s implementation day.
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Abstract: This was a statement on terrorist attacks in Jakarta.
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Abstract: This was a press statement condemning the terrorist attacks claimed by a group with an allegiance to ISIS.
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Abstract: This was a report of the Secretary-General's good offices mission in Cyprus.
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Abstract: This was the Secretary-General's report on UNFICYP.
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Abstract: This was a letter from the Republic of Korea concerning DPRK's 6 January nuclear test.
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Abstract: This was a letter from the DPRK transmitting a statement warning the US of "unimaginable consequences to be entailed by its persistent hostile policy towards the DPRK."
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Abstract: Council members condemned the DPRK's nuclear test on that same day.
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Abstract: This is a summary statement by the Secretary-General of matters of which the Security Council is seized and of the stage reached in their consideration.
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Abstract: This was the Sanctions Committee's 2015 Annual Report.
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Abstract: This was a UNAMID report.
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Abstract: This was a press statement welcoming the agreement on an electoral model announced on 27 January while stressing the importance of further progress in the electoral, federal and constitutional review processes and also condemning recent attacks by the Islamist rebel group Al-Shabaab.
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Abstract: This resolution approved the proposed reduction of UNOCI's military component from 5,437 to 4,000 troops.
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Abstract: This was a press statement condemning the 30 January terrorist attacks by Boko Haram in Dalori village in north-eastern Nigeria, which resulted in a large number of deaths and casualties.
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Abstract: The Council extended UNFICYP's mandate for six months.
