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Abstract: The Council passed resolution 2468 extending the mandate of MINURSO for six months. There were two abstentions (Russia and South Africa).
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Abstract: This was the report on MINURSO covering 3 October 2018 to 1 April 2019.
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Abstract: This resolution renewed the Mali sanctions measures (travel ban and asset freeze) until 31 August 2020 and the mandate of the Panel of Experts until 30 September 2020.
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Abstract: This letter from the Secretary-General informed the Council of his intention to appoint Rosine Sori-Coulibaly as the Special Representative and head of UNIOGBIS.
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Abstract: This letter from the Yemeni government was on the UAE's air strikes against government forces and support for militias outside the government's control.
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Abstract: This was the report of the Advisory Group of Experts on the Peacebuilding Architecture.
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Abstract: This was a briefing by the heads of two military components.
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Abstract: The Council held a briefing on the 18 August intermediate-range cruise missile test conducted by the US. China and Russia requested this meeting under the agenda item “threats to international peace and security” citing the destabilising effects of the US cruise missile test.
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Abstract: This was a briefing by the Special Representative and head of UNSMIL, Ghassan Salamé.
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Abstract: Council members condemned in the strongest terms an attack on a UN convoy on 10 August in Benghazi.
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Abstract: This was an emergency meeting on Libya.
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Abstract: Council members condemned a terrorist attack in Cairo, Egypt, that took place on 4 August, which resulted in at least 20 killed and many others injured.
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Abstract: This was the 23rd report on the issue of missing Kuwaiti and third-country nationals and missing Kuwaiti property, including the national archives
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Abstract: A General Assembly resolution, which established "International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief"
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Abstract: The Council members issued a press statement welcoming the 17 August agreement on the establishment of a new civilian-led transitional government and transitional institutions in Sudan.
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Abstract: Most recent Secretary-General report on Somalia and UNSOM.
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Abstract: Special Representative of the Secretary-General and head of UNSOM James Swan, briefed the Council on the latest UNSOM report (S/2019)661).
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Abstract: This was on UNAMI.
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Abstract: Meeting records from the Council's debate under the agenda item “Maintenance of international peace and security: Challenges to peace and security in the Middle East”.
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Abstract: This was the 24th report of the Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team submitted pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999), 1989 (2011) and 2253 (2015) concerning ISIL (Da’esh), Al-Qaida, and associated individuals and entities.
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Abstract: Meeting records from the Council's adoption of its annual report to the General Assembly for 2018. Presenting the report, its introduction’s drafter, the UK, encouraged future presidencies in charge of presenting the report to the Assembly “to report to Council members on relevant suggestions and observations raised during the debate”.
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Abstract: A meeting record from the Council's adoption of S/PRST/2019/8 reaffirming the fundamental importance of the four 1949 Geneva Conventions for the protection of those affected by armed conflict.
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Abstract: This was the ninth strategic-level report of the Secretary-General on the threat posed by ISIL (Da’esh) to international peace and security and the range of United Nations efforts in countering the threat.
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Abstract: A concept note circulated by Poland for the open debate, suggesting members focus on a number of themes including the high number of children killed and maimed and the continuing issue of rape and other forms of violence.
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Abstract: This was a meeting on South Sudan.
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Abstract: This proposal led to the establishment of a new negotiating group for Security Council reform.
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Abstract: Meeting records from the Council's open debate on children and armed conflict on 2 August.
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Abstract: A draft proposal by the UFC for Security Council reform.
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Abstract: This was a draft resolution proposed by the G4 for Security Council reform.
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Abstract: This was the African Union draft proposal for Security Council reform.
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Abstract: This resolution "determined" that any action taken on Security Council Reform should have the affirmative vote of at least two thirds of the Members of the General Assembly.
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Abstract: In 2008 the General Assembly adopted Decision 62/557 “to commence intergovernmental negotiations (IGN) in informal plenary of the General Assembly”.
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Abstract: This was a briefing on the humanitarian situation in Syria.
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Abstract: This was a briefing on the situation of detainees, abductees and missing persons in Syria.
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Abstract: This transmitted an OPCW report on progress in the elimination of Syria’s chemical weapons programme.
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Abstract: This was a letter by Syria justifying the targeting of hospitals and health care centres in Idlib.
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Abstract: This was a joint statement by the Astana guarantors after a 2 August meeting.
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Abstract: This was a letter from Yemen, attaching a statement by the government on the armed escalation in Aden.
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Abstract: This was a letter from the UAE rejecting the claims made by the Permanent Representative of Yemen at the Council's 20 August briefing.
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Abstract: This a was a letter by Russia on behalf of the members of the SCO addressed to the Secretary-General containing the Bishkek Declaration of the Council of Heads of State of the SCO.
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Abstract: This was the final report of the Mali Panel of Experts
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Abstract: This was on West Africa and the Sahel, which included welcoming a planned strategic review of UNOWAS and inviting the Secretary-General to present to the Council its recommendations, and his observations by 15 November.
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Abstract: This is a Secretary-General's report on Guinea-Bissau and the activities of UNIOGBIS.
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Abstract: This was a briefing on Yemen by Special Envoy Martin Griffiths, and the Assistant Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs Ursula Mueller
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Abstract: This was a resolution extending the mandate of the Panel of Experts and renewing measures related to the illicit export of crude oil from Libya until 15 February 2020 adopted with 13 votes in favour and two abstentions (China and Russia).
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Abstract: This letter called on the Council “to expedite the adoption of the 2018 annual report” and “to submit the report to the Assembly in all working languages at least two weeks before the presentation, to facilitate the report’s substantive discussion”.
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Abstract: This agreement establishes a ceasefire line as a complement to the suspension of hostilities, as contained in Part I of the Security Council Resolution of 13 August 1948. The agreement provides 30 days for the parties to vacate presently held areas to areas beyond the ceasefire line as established by this agreement.
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Abstract: Identical letters from the Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the Secretary-General, the President of the General Assembly, and the President of the Security Council.
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Abstract: A letter from the Chargé d’affaires a.i. of the Permanent Mission of Pakistan to the Secretary-General
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Abstract: Agreement between the Government of India and the Government of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan on Bilateral Relations (Simla Agreement).
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Abstract: The meeting, which was requested by Pakistan in a 13 August letter to the Security Council.
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Abstract: This resolution demanded a durable ceasefire and cessation of hostilities until withdrawals of all armed forces to the ceasefire line in Kashmir. It also requested the Secretary-General to keep the Council informed “without delay” on developments related to the implementation of the resolution.
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Abstract: Council meetings were called following deterioration in relations between India and Pakistan over several incidents, including Jammu and Kashmir and in East Pakistan. Additionally, UNMOGIP reported violations on both sides of the Karachi Agreement (1949).
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Abstract: After the cease-fire called for in S/RES/209, S/RES/210, S/RES/211, and S/RES/214 did not materialize, the Council demanded that representatives of India and Pakistan meet with a representative of the Secretary-General.
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Abstract: This resolution expressed concern that the cease-fire called for in S/RES209, S/RES/2010, and S/RES/211 was not holding despite both India and Pakistan agreeing to it. The Council demanded that the parties honor their commitment, cease fire, and withdraw all armed personnel
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Abstract: After the calls for a cease-fire in S/RES/209 and S/RES/2010 went unheeded, with this resolution the Council demanded that a cease-fire take effect on 22 September with both forces withdrawing to the positions held before 5 August.
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Abstract: This resolution concerned the Secretary-General’s report on the developments in Kashmir. The Council called on India and Pakistan to cease hostilities in the entire area of conflict and withdraw all armed personnel to the positions they held before 5 August 1965
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Abstract: This resolution concerned the deteriorating situation along the cease-fire line in Kashmir. The Council called on both India and Pakistan to take all steps necessary to immediately cease fighting and return to their respective sides of the line.
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Abstract: This resolution concerned the dispute between India and Pakistan over the territories of Jammu and Kashmir.
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Abstract: This resolution concerned the dispute between India and Pakistan over the territories of Jammu and Kashmir.
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Abstract: This resolution urged India and Pakistan to begin immediate negotiations under the auspices of the UN Representative for India and Pakistan in order to reach an agreement on the specific number of troops.
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Abstract: This resolution concerned the dispute between India and Pakistan over the territories of Jammu and Kashmir.
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Abstract: This resolution concerned the report of the UN Representative on India and Pakistan and on efforts to establish a plan for the demilitarisation. Both India and Pakistan were recognised for their declaration of working for a peaceful settlement, continuation to observe a cease-fire, and their acceptance of the principle that the accession of the State of Jammu and Kashmir should be determined by a free and impartial plebiscite under the UN auspices.
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Abstract: This resolution decided that UNMOGIP would continue to supervise the ceasefire in Kashmir with a mandate to observe and report, investigate complaints of ceasefire violations and submit its finding to each party and to the Secretary-General.
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Abstract: This resolution called on both India and Pakistan to execute a programme of demilitarisation and terminated UNCIP.
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Abstract: This resolution directed the Commission to proceed to the areas of dispute without delay “with a view to accomplishing in priority the duties assigned to it by resolution 47”.
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Abstract: This resolution enlarged the membership of UNCIP and recommended measures that would bring about a cessation of the fighting and create the proper conditions for a free and impartial plebiscite to decide whether the State of Jammu and Kashmir would accede to India or Pakistan.
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Abstract: This was the first resolution on the India-Pakistan Question, which called on India and Pakistan to take measures to improve the situation in Kashmir and to refrain from doing anything that would aggravate it.
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Abstract: This resolution set up the UN Commission for India and Pakistan (UNCIP) to investigate the dispute between the two countries over Kashmir and exercise “mediatory influence”.
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Abstract: This was a letter from the Secretary-General to the President of the Security Council concerning UNOCA's strategic review.