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  • 1 July 2020 View: S/2020/636

    Abstract: This was a letter containing the statements delivered during the Security Council's first meeting on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), which took place on 29 June 2020.

  • 9 September 2021 View: S/2021/784

    Abstract: This was the 90-day report on South Sudan.

  • 22 April 2021 View: S/2021/396

    Abstract: This was the latest Secretary-General's report on the implementation of resolution 1559.

  • 30 August 2021 View: S/RES/2593

    Abstract: This was a resolution that addressed recent developments in Afghanistan, including the Taliban’s seizure of power and the 26 August attack at Kabul airport.

  • 30 August 2021 View: S/RES/2592

    Abstract: This resolution renewed the mandate of the UN Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) until 31 May 2022.

  • 30 August 2021 View: S/RES/2591

    Abstract: This resolution extended the mandate of UNIFIL for another year until 31 August 2022.

  • 30 August 2021 View: S/RES/2590

    Abstract: This resolution renewed the Mali sanctions regime until 31 August 2022 and the mandate of the Mali Panel of Experts until 30 September 2022.

  • 6 November 2019 View: S/PV.8659

    Abstract: This was the communiqué issued on the private meeting on the use of chemical weapons in Syria.

  • 19 September 2019 View: S/PV.8623

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

  • 23 June 2021 View: S/2021/595

    Abstract: This document included the conclusions of the Berlin Conference II on Libya.

  • 6 August 2021 View: S/PV.8831

    Abstract: This was a meeting on Afghanistan.

  • 16 August 2021 View: S/PV.8834

    Abstract: This was a meeting following the fall of Kabul to the Taliban.

  • 12 May 2021 View: S/2021/460

    Abstract: This contained the record of briefings and statements from the Council 10 May 2021 videoconference on UNITAD

  • 7 December 2020 View: A/RES/75/65

    Abstract: This was a resolution titled “Towards a nuclear-weapon-free world: accelerating the implementation of nuclear disarmament commitments”.

  • 2 October 2020 View: S/RES/2546

    Abstract: This resolution renewed for 12 months the authorisation for member states, acting nationally or through regional organisations, to inspect vessels on the high seas off the coast of Libya that they have reasonable grounds to suspect are being used for migrant smuggling or human trafficking.

  • 25 February 2021 View: S/2021/198

    Abstract: This was a VTC meeting under the agenda item of Maintenance of international peace and security: Climate and security

  • 25 August 2021 View: S/2021/723

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

  • 6 August 2021 View: S/2021/716

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

  • 23 August 2021 View: S/PV.8840

    Abstract: This was a briefing on Yemen.

  • 15 July 2021 View: S/2021/661

    Abstract: This was a letter from the Secretary-General transmitting the needs assessment to create an enabling environment for elections, requested in resolution 2567.

  • 21 June 2021 View: S/PV.8801

    Abstract: This was a briefing on South Sudan.

  • 27 July 2021 View: A/HRC/48/46

    Abstract: This was the report of the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights on the situation of human rights in Sudan.

  • 20 May 2021 View: S/2021/495

    Abstract: This was a record of the briefing on UNITAMS.

  • 31 July 2021 View: S/2021/696

    Abstract: This was a review of the situation in Darfur and benchmarks to assess the measures on Darfur.

  • 9 June 2021 View: S/PV.8791

    Abstract: This was the semi-annual briefing of the ICC Prosecutor.

  • 27 July 2021 View: S/PV.8825

    Abstract: This was a briefing on progress in closing UNAMID.

  • 2 August 2021 View: S/PRST/2021/14

    Abstract: This was on the drawdown of UNAMID on 30 June 2021.

  • 4 August 2021 View: S/2021/707

    Abstract: This was a letter from the Secretary-General in which he requested the Council to extend the mandate of the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) for another year.

  • 18 August 2021 View: S/PRST/2021/17

    Abstract: This presidential statement highlighted the significance of existing and new technologies in supporting not only the safety and security of peacekeepers but also the protection of civilians by enabling effective and timely decision-making, including through early warning and response.

  • 18 August 2021 View: S/RES/2589

    Abstract: This unanimously adopted resolution focused on facilitating accountability for crimes committed against peacekeepers, requested the Secretary-General include updates in his annual briefing to the Council on peacekeeping reform and called for the establishment of a comprehensive online database of crimes against UN peacekeepers.

  • 3 August 2021 View: S/2021/700

    Abstract: This was the Secretary-General's quarterly report on UNAMI and the implementation of resolution 2576.

  • 28 July 2021 View: S/2021/689

    Abstract: This was the Secretary-General's 31st report on missing Kuwaiti and third-country nationals and missing Kuwaiti property, including the national archives.

  • 18 August 2021 View: S/2021/735

    Abstract: This is the seventy-fourth bi-monthly report

  • 17 August 2021 View: S/PRST/2021/16

    Abstract: This presidential statement addressed security trends in the region and expressed concern about deteriorating situations in some countries.

  • 17 August 2021 View: S/2021/668

    Abstract: This was the summary of the IEG’s 30 June meeting on Somalia. 

  • 6 August 2021 View: S/2021/714

    Abstract: This was the final report of the Mali Panel of Experts.

  • 8 July 2021 View: S/PV.8814

    Abstract: This was a briefing on West Africa and the Sahel.

  • 27 July 2021 View: S/2021/682

    Abstract: This was the Secretary-General’s 13th biannual strategic-level report on the threat posed by the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant.

  • 9 August 2021 View: S/PRST/2021/15

    Abstract: This presidential statement reaffirmed that international law, as reflected in UNCLOS, sets out the legal framework applicable to activities in the oceans and encouraged member states to continue building and strengthening their capacities to enhance maritime security, including against piracy and armed robbery at sea, terrorist activities, and transnational organized crime.

  • 29 July 2021 View: S/RES/2588

    Abstract: This extended the CAR sanctions regime until 31 July 2022, including an arms embargo with some exemptions. Resolution 2588 also renewed the mandate of the CAR Panel of Experts, who assist the sanctions committee in overseeing the sanction measures, until 31 August 2022.

  • 29 July 2021 View: S/RES/2587

    Abstract: This renewed the mandate of the UN Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) for another six months, until 31 January 2022. 

  • 11 June 2021 View: SC/14548

    Abstract: The members of the Security Council condemned in the strongest terms the atrocious and cowardly targeted attack against humanitarian mine clearance workers that took place in Baghlan-e-Markazi, Afghanistan, on 8 June 2021.

  • 30 July 2021 View: S/PV.8822

    Abstract: was a an open debate on preserving humanitarian space

  • 30 July 2021 View: S/PV.8820

    Abstract: was a meeting on Libya

  • 30 July 2021 View: S/PV.8815

    Abstract: Closed meeting communique on Haiti

  • 30 July 2021 View: S/PV.8813

    Abstract: s_pv.8813.pdf

  • 13 July 2021 View: S/2021/650

    Abstract: This was the most recent Secretary-General's report on the implementation of resolution 1701.

  • 10 March 2008 View: A/63/63

    Abstract: This was the Secretary-General's report on oceans and the law of the sea.

  • 6 July 2021 View: S/2021/628

    Abstract: This letter contained the communiqué of the 43rd session of the Follow-up Committee on the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali emanating from the Algiers process, held in Bamako on 29 June 2021.

  • 13 February 2017 View: S/2017/130

    Abstract: This report contained a summary of the discussion of the working group on the use of technology in peacekeeping operations.

  • 30 November 2015 View: A/70/579

    Abstract: This report was on the implementation of recommendations of the Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations, which contained references on the use of technology.

  • 12 November 2020 View: S/PV.8775

    Abstract: This meeting record covered the adoption of resolution 2551 (2020), including several explanations after the vote. China and Russia abstained from this resolution renewing elements of the Somalia sanctions regime.

  • 19 May 2021 View: S/2021/485

    Abstract: This was the Secretary-General's report on the situation in Somalia covering the developments from 10 February to 7 May 2021.

  • 30 June 2021 View: A/RES/75/291

    Abstract: This approved the seventh review of the UN Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy.

  • 21 July 2021 View: S/2021/655

    Abstract: This contained the 28th report of the 1267/1989/2253 ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee’s Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team.

  • 16 July 2021 View: S/2021/657

    Abstract: This Secretary-General's report recommended increasing MINUSMA’s force ceiling by 2,069 uniformed personnel.

  • 29 June 2021 View: S/2021/614

    Abstract: This was a letter from US ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield concerning the US airstrikes in Iraq and Syria on 26 June.

  • 9 July 2021 View: S/2021/635

    Abstract: This was a report on UNFICYP.

  • 9 July 2021 View: S/2021/634

    Abstract: This was the report of the Secretary-General on his mission of good offices in Cyprus.

  • 23 July 2021 View: S/PRST/2021/13

    Abstract: This presidential statement reaffirms the status of Varosha as set out in previous resolutions and condemned the announcement in Cyprus by Turkish and Turkish Cypriot leaders on 20 July 2021 on the further reopening of a part of the fenced-off area of Varosha.

  • 17 June 2021 View: S/2021/583

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

  • 24 June 2021 View: S/2021/597

    Abstract: This transmitted a 3 June letter from High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina Valentin Inzko, in which he updated the Secretary-General on the appointment of his successor, Christian Schmidt, by the Peace Implementation Council Steering Board.

  • 29 June 2021 View: S/PV.8810

    Abstract: This was a meeting on Bosnia and Herzegovina.

  • 14 July 2021 View: S/RES/2586

    Abstract: This extended the mandate of UNMHA until 15 July 2022.

  • 2 July 2021 View: S/2021/625

    Abstract: This was the summary of the IEG’s 25 May meeting on Lebanon.

  • 29 June 2021 View: S/PV.8785

    Abstract: This was a meeting on Syria chemical weapons.

  • 9 July 2021 View: S/RES/2585

    Abstract: This resolution renewed the mandate of the cross-border humanitarian aid delivery mechanism to Syria.

  • 25 June 2021 View: S/PV.8805

    Abstract: This was a meeting on the political situation in Syria, held on 25 June.

  • 1 July 2021 View: S/2021/618

    Abstract: This was the concept note for the public ministerial-level briefing on the protection of humanitarian space.

  • 25 June 2021 View: S/2021/603

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