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  • 30 September 2021 View: S/RES/2599

    Abstract: This resolution extended the mandate of the UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) until 31 January 2022. The text, which was unanimously adopted, was a technical renewal of UNSMIL’s mandate as set out in resolution 2542 of 15 September 2020 and paragraph 16 of resolution 2570 of 16 April 2021.

  • 27 May 2021 View: S/2021/505

    Abstract: This letter contained a record of the annual briefing on the protection of civilians in armed conflict convened on 25 May 2021.

  • 21 October 2021 View: S/PV.8886

    Abstract: This was the annual open debate on WPS.

  • 14 December 2021 View: S/PV.8929

    Abstract: This was a briefing on Yemen.

  • 29 October 2021 View: S/PV.8892

    Abstract: This was a briefing on the Security Council visiting mission to Mali and Niger from 23 to 25 October 2021.

  • 29 October 2021 View: S/PV.8893

    Abstract: This was a briefing on Mali.

  • 4 November 2021 View: SC/14687

    Abstract: This was a press statement on the Security Council visiting mission from 23 to 25 October 2021 to Mali and Niger.

  • 15 December 2021 View: S/2021/1029

    Abstract: This was the latest report on the humanitarian situation in Syria.

  • 1 December 2021 View: S/2021/987

    Abstract: This was the Secretary-General's report on developments in the DRC and MONUSCO's activities .

  • 8 December 2021 View: S/2021/995

    Abstract: This was the report on the implementation of Security Council resolution 2231.

  • 3 December 2021 View: S/2021/1008

    Abstract: This was the Secretary-General's report on the UN Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in the Sudan (UNITAMS)

  • 16 November 2021 View: S/PRST/2021/23

    Abstract: This emphasised the importance of a comprehensive approach to sustaining peace, recognised the contribution of the UN’s principal organs to the maintenance of international peace and security, and expressed its continued commitment to fostering regular interactions with other principal organs, in accordance with their respective mandates, on matters relating to preventive diplomacy tools and mechanisms.

  • 15 November 2021 View: S/RES/2607

    Abstract: This resolution renewed for one year the partial lifting of the arms embargo on Somali security forces; the authorisation for maritime interdiction to enforce the embargo on illicit arms imports, charcoal exports, and IED components; and humanitarian exemptions to the regime. The resolution received 13 votes in favour and two abstentions (China and Russia).

  • 29 October 2021 View: S/2021/907

    Abstract: This was the summary of the IEG’s 29 September meeting on Haiti.

  • 9 November 2021 View: S/PV.8900

    Abstract: This was a high-level meeting on exclusion, inequality and conflict

  • 10 November 2021 View: SC/14697

    Abstract: This was a press statement on Mynamar

  • 5 November 2021 View: S/PV.8897

    Abstract: This was a meeting record for an open briefing on the election of the new judge to the International Court of Justice.

  • 3 November 2021 View: S/PV.8896

    Abstract: This was the meeting record for the semi-annual high-level debate on Bosnia ad Herzegovina

  • 27 October 2021 View: S/PV.8888

    Abstract: This was a meeting on the humanitarian and political situations in Syria.

  • 1 June 2021 View: S/2021/517

    Abstract: This was the semi-annual report on UNOCA.

  • 7 June 2021 View: S/PV.8787

    Abstract: This was a meeting on the situation in Central Africa.

  • 9 November 2021 View: SC/14695

    Abstract: This was a press release announcing the addition of three Houthi military figures to the Yemen sanctions list.

  • 18 November 2021 View: SC/14707

    Abstract: This press statement condemned the Houthi seizure of the compound formerly used as the US embassy in Sana’a.

  • 18 December 2020 View: S/2020/1258

    Abstract: This was a record of the annual briefing by the outgoing chairs of the Security Council subsidiary bodies.

  • 5 November 2021 View: A/HRC/RES/S-32/1

    Abstract: This HRC resolution, adopted without a vote, condemned the military takeover in Sudan.

  • 20 August 2021 View: A/76/12

    Abstract: This was the latest report of the High Commissioner for Refugees.

  • 4 December 2020 View: S/2020/1170

    Abstract: This was the announcement of the conclusion of the written voting procedure on resolution 2554.

  • 22 June 2020 View: S/2020/560

    Abstract: This contained a record of the briefing by the High Commissioner for Refugees on 18 June 2020.

  • 4 October 2021 View: S/2021/859

    Abstract: This was a letter from the Security Council in response to the Secretary-General’s request for an extension of the deadlines to submit a proposal on a reconfigured AMISOM and options for continued UN logistical support to the AU mission, UNSOM, and the Somali security forces.

  • 15 March 2021 View: S/2021/260

    Abstract: This was the letter transmitting the draft resolution later adopted as resolution 2568, voting results, explanations of vote (China, India, Kenya, and the UK), and a statement by Somalia.

  • 3 November 2021 View: S/2021/920

    Abstract: This was the Secretary-General's annual report on the situation regarding piracy and armed robbery off the coast of Somalia.

  • 11 November 2021 View: S/2021/944

    Abstract: This was the Secretary-General's report on the situation in Somalia covering developments from 1 August to 4 November 2021.

  • 4 December 2020 View: S/RES/2554

    Abstract: This resolution renewed for twelve months the authorisation granted to states and regional organisations cooperating with Somali authorities in the fight against piracy and armed robbery at sea off the coast of Somalia.

  • 15 September 2021 View: S/PV.8859

    Abstract: This was a briefing on South Sudan.

  • 27 October 2021 View: S/PRST/2021/20

    Abstract: This statement requested the Secretary-General to establish an integrated electoral assistance team led by UNMISS.

  • 22 September 2021 View: SC/14643

    Abstract: This statement condemned the attempt on 21 September to disrupt Sudan’s transition by force.

  • 14 September 2021 View: S/PV.8857

    Abstract: This was a briefing on UNITAMS.

  • 17 May 2020 View: S/2021/487

    Abstract: The letter transmitted the bi-annual assessments of the president and prosecutor on the IRMCT.

  • 11 November 2021 View: S/2021/940

    Abstract: This was a Secretary-General's report on the G5 Sahel Joint Force.

  • 12 November 2021 View: S/PV.8903

    Abstract: This was a briefing on the G5 Sahel Joint Force.

  • 8 June 2021 View: S/PV.8790

    Abstract: This was the semi-annual debate held on the work of the IRMCT.

  • 22 October 2021 View: S/2021/892

    Abstract: This was a concept note prepared by Mexico ahead of an open debate on Small Arms and Light Weapons, which took place on 22 November 2021.

  • 12 November 2021 View: S/RES/2605

    Abstract: This resolution renewed MINUSCA’s mandate for another 12 months. Thirteen Council members voted in favour, while China and Russia abstained.

  • 3 November 2021 View: S/RES/2604

    Abstract: This resolution renewed the authorisation of the EU-led multinational stabilisation force (EUFOR ALTHEA) for another year, until 3 November 2022. At the debate, several Council members, including Norway and Estonia, expressed regret that the Security Council failed to adopt a more substantial resolution

  • 9 November 2021 View: S/PRST/2021/22

    Abstract: The statement reaffirmed the links between development, peace and security, and human rights – the three pillars of the UN system. It further noted that exclusion and inequality may have an effect as aggravating factors in situations considered by the Council and emphasised that inclusivity is key to advancing national peacebuilding processes and objectives. The negotiations on the draft presidential statement were not easy, despite the fact that the text is based largely on agreed language.

  • 29 October 2021 View: S/RES/2603

    Abstract: This renewed the mandate of the UN Verification Mission in Colombia for another year, until 31 October 2022.

  • 28 October 2021 View: S/PRST/2021/21

    Abstract: This presidential statement commended the UN-AU partnership and stressed that it should further develop into a systematic, operational, and strategic partnership rooted in shared values and a strong commitment to multilateralism.

  • 29 October 2021 View: S/RES/2602

    Abstract: This resolution renewed the mandate of the UN Mission for the Referendum on Western Sahara (MINURSO) for another year, until 31 October 2022. The resolution received 13 votes in favour and two abstentions (Russia and Tunisia).

  • 19 October 2021 View: S/2021/888

    Abstract: This was the concept note for the open debate on “Peace and security through preventive diplomacy: a common objective to all the principal organs of the United Nations”.

  • 8 November 2021 View: SC/14692

    Abstract: On 8 November, Security Council members issued a press statement regarding the assassination attempt against Iraqi PM Mustafa al-Kadhimi, in which they condemned the attack in the strongest terms and underlined the need to hold perpetrators accountable

  • 22 October 2021 View: S/2021/917

    Abstract: This letter contained the terms of reference for the 23-25 October 2021 Council visiting mission to Mali and Niger.

  • 20 October 2021 View: S/PV.8884

    Abstract: This was the meeting on the situation in the Great Lakes region.

  • 19 October 2021 View: S/PV.8883

    Abstract: This was the monthly meeting on the Middle East including the Palestinian question

  • 15 October 2021 View: S/PV.8880

    Abstract: This was a meeting on the situation in Kosovo

  • 28 September 2021 View: S/2021/833

    Abstract: This is the Secretary-General's report on the situation in the Golan Heights and activities of UNDOF from 21 May to 20 August 2021

  • 5 October 2021 View: S/PV.8873

    Abstract: This was a meeting on the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

  • 4 October 2021 View: S/PV.8871

    Abstract: This was a meeting on the situation in Haiti

  • 6 January 2021 View: S/2021/24

    Abstract: This was a meeting record for a VTC open debate convened by Tunisia on “Challenges of maintaining peace and security in fragile contexts”

  • 12 October 2021 View: S/PV.8877

    Abstract: This was the open debate held by Kenya on “Diversity, State Building and the Search for Peace”

  • 6 October 2021 View: S/PV.8874

    Abstract: This was a briefing on small arms and light weapons SALW

  • 30 September 2021 View: S/2021/839

    Abstract: This was the Secretary-General’s seventh biennial report on small arms and light weapons - SALW.

  • 8 September 2021 View: S/2021/777

    Abstract: This was the midterm report of the 1718 Panel of Experts.

  • 9 October 2021 View: SC/14658

    Abstract: On 9 October, Council members issued a press statement regarding a terrorist attack at a mosque in Kunduz, Afghanistan, in which they condemned the attack in the strongest terms and underlined the need to hold perpetrators accountable and bring them to justice.

  • 5 October 2021 View: S/2021/849

    Abstract: This was the final report of the Panel of Experts on Somalia, attesting that Al-Shabaab remained the most immediate threat to the peace, security and stability of Somalia.

  • 22 October 2021 View: SC/14673

    Abstract: This was a press statement in which Council members commended Iraq's Independent High Electoral Commission (IHEC) for conducting a technically sound election and deplored threats of violence against UNAMI, IHEC personnel and others.

  • 6 May 2021 View: S/2021/436

    Abstract: This was the briefing by the High Representative for BiH.

  • 25 November 1998 View: S/RES/1212

    Abstract: This was a resolution on Haiti that invited ECOSOC’s contributions.

  • 20 October 2021 View: SC/14671

    Abstract: This press statement expressed unwavering support for UN Special Envoy Grundberg and stressed the need for de-escalation by all, including an immediate end to the Houthi escalation in Marib

  • 14 October 2021 View: S/PV.8878

    Abstract: This was a briefing on Yemen.

  • 28 October 2021 View: SC/14678

    Abstract: This was a press statement in which members of the Security Council expressed serious concern about the military takeover in Sudan on 25 October.