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  • 15 October 2021 View: S/2021/881

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

  • 26 October 2021 View: S/2021/890

    Abstract: This was the regular 60-day report on the implementation of humanitarian resolutions by all parties to the conflict in Syria.

  • 22 July 2021 View: S/PV.8823

    Abstract: This was a vote on a draft resolution tabled by China and Russia that articulated the Council’s support for “the appointment of the High Representative until 31 July 2022 with the closure of the OHR”. The draft resolution failed to be adopted, receiving two votes in favour (China and Russia) and a record 13 abstentions.

  • 5 November 2020 View: S/RES/2549

    Abstract: This resolution renewed the authorisation of the EU-led multinational stabilisation force (EUFOR ALTHEA).

  • 4 October 2021 View: S/2021/850

    Abstract: This was a Secretary-General's letter on options to increase support for the G5 Sahel Joint Force.

  • 1 October 2021 View: S/2021/844

    Abstract: This was a report on Mali and the activities of MINUSMA.

  • 20 October 2021 View: S/PRST/2021/19

    Abstract: This presidential statement recognised the progress made in the implementation of national and regional commitments under the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework, and urged the signatory states to remain committed to its full implementation.

  • 15 October 2021 View: S/RES/2600

    Abstract: This resolution renewed the mandate of the UN Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH) for nine months, until 15 July 2022. It also requested the Secretary-General to conduct an assessment of BINUH’s mandate within six months of the resolution’s adoption.

  • 14 October 2021 View: S/2021/873

    Abstract: This was the most recent Secretary-General’s report on the implementation of resolution 1559.

  • 30 September 2021 View: S/2021/836

    Abstract: This was the Secretary-General's report on the implementation of the commitments made under the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework for the DRC and the region.

  • 4 October 2011 View: S/2011/612

    Abstract: This vetoed draft Security Council resolution condemned the Syrian crackdown on protestors. Russia and China vetoed the draft resolution and Brazil, India, Lebanon and South Africa abstained.

  • 30 December 2014 View: S/2014/916 version 2

    Abstract: This was the draft resolution on Palestine put into blue by Jordan with Argentina, Chad, Chile, China, France, Jordan, Luxembourg and Russia voting in favour; Lithuania, Nigeria, Republic of Korea, Rwanda and the UK abstaining; and the US and Australia voting against.

  • 20 July 2011 View: S/PRST/2011/15

    Abstract: This was a presidential statement on climate change.

  • 11 May 1949 View: A/RES/273 (III)

    Abstract: This resolution admitted Israel as a member of the UN.

  • 27 September 2021 View: S/2021/827

    Abstract: This was the Secretary-General's annual report on women, peace and security.

  • 15 October 2021 View: SC/14665

    Abstract: On 15 October, Council members issued a press statement regarding a terrorist attack at a mosque in Kandahar, Afghanistan, in which they condemned the attack in the strongest terms and underlined the need to hold perpetrators accountable and bring them to justice.

  • 15 October 2021 View: SC/14666

    Abstract: This press statement was issued following the 13 October meeting on Sudan/South Sudan under “any other business”. Council members reiterated their full support for the UN Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) and expressed concern that the full implementation of the mission’s mandate is being obstructed. They further demanded that the government of South Sudan facilitate the unimpeded implementation of UNISFA’s mandate.

  • 15 October 2021 View: S/2021/867

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

  • 8 October 2021 View: S/2021/861

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

  • 18 March 2021 View: S/2021/274

    Abstract: The report covers developments in DRC and activities of MONUSCO from 2 December 2020 to 18 March 2021.

  • 30 November 2020 View: S/2020/1150

    Abstract: This was the Secretary-General on MONUSCO.

  • 24 February 2021 View: S/2021/160

    Abstract: This was on Syria.

  • 15 June 2021 View: S/2021/570

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

  • 24 June 2021 View: S/2021/601

    Abstract: This letter transmitted the quarterly briefing of the Special Representative and head of UNAMA.

  • 21 July 2021 View: SC/14584

    Abstract: The Security Council issued a press statement, in which Council members condemned the ISIL attack on 19 July and reaffirmed that terrorism constitutes one of the most serious threats to international peace and security.

  • 6 October 2021 View: S/2021/854

    Abstract: This was the concept note for the Council open debate on "Diversity, State Building and the Search for Peace".

  • 29 September 2021 View: S/RES/2598

    Abstract: This resolution renewed for another year the authorisation for member states to inspect vessels on the high seas off the coast of Libya that they have reasonable grounds to believe are being used for migrant smuggling or human trafficking.

  • 7 September 2021 View: S/PV.8850

    Abstract: This was a briefing on the maintenance of international peace and security with The Elders, a non-governmental organisation of independent global leaders founded in 2007 by Nelson Mandela that strives to promote peace and human rights.

  • 8 September 2021 View: S/PV.8851

    Abstract: This was a high-level meeting on United Nations peacekeeping operations.

  • 25 August 2021 View: S/2021/752

    Abstract: This was the Secretary-General's report covering developments in Libya between 11 May and 25 August 2021.

  • 9 September 2021 View: S/PV.8853

    Abstract: This was a meeting on the situation in Afghanistan.

  • 16 July 2021 View: SC/14583

    Abstract: In this press statement, Council members reaffirmed their support for the peace process in Colombia.

  • 13 July 2021 View: S/PV.8818

    Abstract: This was the Security Council’s quarterly meeting on Colombia, which was held on 13 July 2021.

  • 10 September 2021 View: S/PV.8855

    Abstract: This was a meeting on situation in Libya.

  • 24 September 2021 View: S/2021/824

    Abstract: This was the Secretary-General's 90-day report on the UN Verification Mission in Colombia.

  • 27 September 2021 View: S/PV.8865

    Abstract: This was a meeting on non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, and it particularly addressed the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty CTBT.

  • 23 September 2021 View: S/PV.8864

    Abstract: Was a high-level meeting on climate and security

  • 14 September 2021 View: S/2021/787

    Abstract: This was a letter by Morocco informing of the outcome of general legislative, commune-level and regional elections, also referencing Western Sahara territories.

  • 17 May 2021 View: S/2021/475

    Abstract: This was the letter dated 17 May 2021 from the Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council transmitting a letter form the Polisario Front calling on the Security Council to protect the Sahrawi civilians and ensuring their physical and moral safety.

  • 24 May 2021 View: s/2021/494

    Abstract: This was a letter by Morocco condemning political support provided by South Africa to the Polisario

  • 30 September 2021 View: S/PV.8861

    Abstract: This was a meeting on the humanitarian situation in Syria.

  • 26 April 2021 View: S/2021/408

    Abstract: This was a record of the briefing on Sudan/South Sudan on 26 April.

  • 17 September 2021 View: S/2021/805

    Abstract: This was a letter from the Secretary-General transmitting the strategic review of UNISFA.

  • 11 May 2021 View: S/RES/2575

    Abstract: This resolution renewed the mandate of UNISFA until 15 November 2021.

  • 14 September 2021 View: SC/14634

    Abstract: The statement provided a summary on the 1533 (2004) sanctions committee meeting concerning illicit gold trafficking in the DRC .

  • 7 July 2021 View: SC/14574

    Abstract: This was the statement was released by the President of the Security Council, condemning the assassination of the President of Haiti, Jovenel Moïse.

  • 8 December 2020 View: S/2020/1179

    Abstract: This letter transmitted the transcript of the VTC debate on “Cooperation between the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations: African Union”.

  • 15 April 2021 View: S/2021/370

    Abstract: This letter transmitted the transcript of the videoconference briefing on Kosovo.

  • 30 March 2021 View: S/2021/306

    Abstract: The report provides an overview of peace and security developments in the Great Lakes region and DRC

  • 10 September 2021 View: A/HRC/48/20

    Abstract: This was the fourth report of the Group of Eminent International and Regional Experts on Yemen.

  • 21 December 2020 View: S/RES/2558

    Abstract: This resolution was on the 15-year review of UN peacebuilding, welcoming progress and encouraging continued actions to implement the 2016 resolutions on the ten-year review of UN peacebuilding.

  • 27 September 2021 View: SC/14646

    Abstract: This statement welcomed the formation of a new Government in Lebanon led by Prime Minister Najib Mikati.

  • 17 September 2021 View: S/2021/807

    Abstract: The report provides updates on developments in DRC and activities of MONUSCO.

  • 9 September 2021 View: S/2021/784

    Abstract: The report presents political and economic developments in South Sudan and activities of UNMISS

  • 2 September 2021 View: S/2021/767

    Abstract: The report provides updates on the smuggling of migrants and trafficking in persons in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Libya

  • 1 September 2021 View: S/2021/766

    Abstract: The report provides updates on UNITMAS and the implementation of the Mission’s mandate.

  • 30 August 2021 View: S/2021/763

    Abstract: The report provides an update on the implementation of the Joint United Nations-African Union Framework for Enhanced Partnership in Peace and Security.

  • 27 August 2021 View: S/2021/761

    Abstract: The present report, the third on the situation of children and armed conflict in Yemen, has been prepared pursuant to Security Council resolution 1612 (2005).

  • 21 June 2021 View: S/2021/587

    Abstract: This report covered developments in the DRC from 19 March to 18 June, including progress towards the implementation of MONUSCO’s mandate and political developments, such as the formation of a new government and the adoption of its work programme.

  • 17 September 2021 View: S/RES/2597

    Abstract: This resolution renewed the mandate of UNITAD until 17 September 2022.

  • 18 September 2021 View: SC/14641

    Abstract: In this press statement, Council members expressed deep concern about the ongoing disagreement within the Somali Government and the negative impact on the electoral timetable and process. They urged all stakeholders to exercise restraint, and underlined the importance of maintaining peace, security and stability in Somalia.

  • 10 August 2021 View: S/2021/723

    Abstract: This was the Secretary-General's report on the situation in Somalia covering the developments from from 8 May to 31 July 2021.

  • 9 September 2021 View: S/2021/782

    Abstract: This letter transmitted the concept note circulated by Ireland ahead of 22 September high-level open debate, which stated that climate change is becoming “an ever-stronger and more destructive force” that affects international peace and security.

  • 11 September 2020 View: S/2020/898

    Abstract: This was the biennial report on cooperation between the UN and regional and other organisations.

  • 29 January 2021 View: S/PRST/2021/2

    Abstract: This was a presidential statement encouraging the holding of an informal meeting between Security Council members and representatives of the Arab Summit Troika and the Secretary-General of the LAS, on the margins of the General Assembly high level segment.

  • 31 October 2000 View: S/RES/1325

    Abstract: This was the first Security Council resolution on women, peace and security. Reaffirming women’s key role in conflict resolution and peacebuilding, this text calls for the adoption of a gender perspective in peace agreements and for the protection of women and girls from gender-based violence.

  • 15 September 2021 View: S/RES/2595

    Abstract: This unanimously adopted resolution extended UNSMIL's mandate until 30 September 2021.

  • 9 September 2021 View: S/RES/2594

    Abstract: This unanimously adopted resolution addressed the crucial role peace operations play in the pursuit of sustainable political solutions and building peace and emphasised the need for peace operations to engage at the earliest possible stage in integrated planning and coordination on transitions with the host state and other national stakeholders.

  • 17 September 2021 View: S/RES/2596

    Abstract: This resolution extended the mandate of UNAMA until 17 March 2022.

  • 10 September 2021 View: S/PV.8854

    Abstract: This was the meeting record of the first briefing by the Special Envoy for Yemen, Hans Grundberg.