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  • 15 November 2018 View: S/2018/1031

    Abstract: This letter transmitted the first report of the Special Adviser and head of the UN Investigative Team for Accountability of Da’esh (UNITAD).

  • 19 November 2018 View: S/2018/1033

    Abstract: This letter transmitted the reports of the IRMCT’s president, Judge Theodor Meron, and prosecutor, Serge Brammertz.

  • 18 December 2018 View: SC/13632

    Abstract: Council members expressed their "conviction that the elections of 23 December 2018, as an expression of the sovereignty of the people and Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, constitute a historic opportunity for the first democratic and peaceful transfer of power in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the consolidation of stability in the country and the creation of the conditions for its development."

  • 10 December 2018 View: SC/13612

    Abstract: Council members welcomed the outcome of the Geneva Conference on Afghanistan on 27-28 November, co-hosted by the Government of Afghanistan and the United Nations, which renewed the partnership and cooperation of the Government of Afghanistan and the international community for Afghanistan’s peace, prosperity and self-reliance midway through the Transformation Decade (2015-2024).

  • 14 December 2018 View: S/PV.8424

    Abstract: The Council was briefed by the Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for Yemen, Martin Griffiths (via VTC from Amman), and Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs Mark Lowcock.

  • 30 September 1947 View: A/RES/108 (II)

    Abstract: This resolution admitted Pakistan and Yemen as members of the UN.

  • 13 December 2018 View: S/RES/2449

    Abstract: This was a resolution prepared by Sweden and Kuwait renewing the authorisation for cross-border and cross-line humanitarian access to Syria.

  • 13 December 2018 View: S/PV.8422

    Abstract: The Council renewed the mandate of MINUSCA.

  • 13 December 2018 View: S/PV.8421

    Abstract: François Louncény Fall, Special Representative and head of UNOCA, briefed the Council on the Secretary-General’s semi-annual report on UNOCA and the implementation of the UN regional strategy to combat the LRA.

  • 12 December 2018 View: S/PV.8419

    Abstract: The Council held a debate on the Secretary-General's report on MINUJUSTH (S/2018/1059).

  • 11 December 2018 View: S/PV.8416

    Abstract: The Council held a debate on the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals.

  • 11 December 2018 View: S/PRST/2018/19

    Abstract: This was a presidential statement on the AU/UN Hybrid Operation in Darfur.

  • 11 December 2018 View: S/PV.8415

    Abstract: The Council adopted a presidential statement (S/PRST/2018/19).

  • 4 December 2018 View: S/PV.8412

    Abstract: This was the Council's first-ever briefing by Karim Asad Ahmad Khan, the Special Adviser and head of the UN Investigative Team for Accountability of Da’esh (UNITAD).

  • 11 October 2018 View: SC/13538

    Abstract: Council members reaffirmed their commitment to working with Colombia, under the new administration, to renew momentum behind implementation of the peace agreement.

  • 10 October 2018 View: S/PV.8368

    Abstract: The Council was briefed by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and head of the UN Verification Mission in Colombia, Jean Arnault.

  • 18 October 2018 View: S/2018/934

    Abstract: This letter was from the PBC chair of the Central African Republic Configuration, Ambassador Omar Hilale of Morocco, containing observations for the Council’s consideration ahead of the mandate renewal of MINUSCA.

  • 6 December 2018 View: S/PV.8414

    Abstract: This was an open debate on cooperation between the UN and regional and subregional organisations: the role of states, regional arrangements and the UN in the prevention and resolution of conflicts.

  • 29 November 2018 View: S/PV.8411

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

  • 9 November 1946 View: A/RES/34 (I)

    Abstract: This resolution admitted Afghanistan, Iceland and Sweden as members of the UN.

  • 29 August 1946 View: S/RES/8

    Abstract: This resolution recommended Afghanistan, Iceland and Sweden for UN membership.

  • 20 January 1948 View: S/RES/39

    Abstract: This resolution established UNMOGIP.

  • 17 November 1947 View: A/RES/113 A (II)

    Abstract: This resolution recommended that permanent members of the Security Council consult to reach agreement on the applications of Albania, Bulgaria, Hungary, Romania and Mongolia.

  • 1 October 1947 View: S/PV.206

    Abstract: This was on the reconsideration of the applications for admission to the UN of Bulgaria, Hungary, Italy, Romania and Finland.

  • 28 August 1947 View: S/PV.198

    Abstract: During this meeting, the UK abstained from voting on a draft resolution and its amendments on the Egyptian Question according to article 27 (3).

  • 18 August 1947 View: S/PV.186

    Abstract: This was on the application of Pakistan.

  • 12 August 1947 View: S/RES/29

    Abstract: This resolution recommended Pakistan and Yemen for UN membership.

  • 9 April 1947 View: S/PV.127

    Abstract: This was a meeting during which the UK abstained from voting on a draft resolution on the Corfu Channel Question according to article 27 (3).

  • 25 March 1947 View: S/PV.122

    Abstract: This was a meeting during which the UK abstained from voting on a draft resolution on the Corfu Channel Question according to article 27 (3).

  • 15 December 1946 View: A/RES/101 (I)

    Abstract: This resolution admitted Thailand (Siam) as a member of the UN.

  • 12 December 1946 View: S/RES/13

    Abstract: This resolution recommended Thailand (Siam) for UN membership.

  • 12 November 1956 View: A/RES/1112 (XI)

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

  • 12 November 1956 View: A/RES/1110 (XI)

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

  • 29 October 1956 View: S/3710

    Abstract: This was a draft resolution on the Palestinian question, vetoed by France and the UK.

  • 26 July 1956 View: S/RES/116

    Abstract: This resolution recommended Tunisia for UN membership.

  • 20 July 1956 View: S/RES/115

    Abstract: This resolution recommended Morocco for UN membership.

  • 6 February 1956 View: S/RES/112

    Abstract: This resolution recommended Sudan for UN membership.

  • 14 December 1955 View: A/RES/995 (X)

    Abstract: This resolution admitted Albania, Austria, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Finland, Hungary,Ireland, Italy, Jordan, Lao People's Democratic Republic (Laos), Libyah Arab Jamahiriya (Libya), Nepal, Portugal, Romania, Spain and Sri Lanka (Ceylon) as members of the UN.

  • 14 December 1955 View: S/RES/109

    Abstract: This resolution recommended Albania, Austria, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Finland, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Jordan, Lao People's Democratic Republic (Laos), Libyah Arab Jamahiriya (Libya), Nepal, Portugal, Romania, Spain and Sri Lanka (Ceylon) for UN membership.

  • 28 September 1950 View: A/RES/491 (V)

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

  • 26 September 1950 View: S/PV.503

    Abstract: This was on the application of Indonesia.

  • 26 September 1950 View: S/RES/86

    Abstract: This resolution recommended Indonesia for UN membership.

  • 25 February 1949 View: S/1267

    Abstract: This was the application for membership of Israel.

  • 9 February 1949 View: S/1247

    Abstract: This was a note from the Secretary General circulating the application of DPRK.

  • 1 February 1949 View: S/1238

    Abstract: This was the application for membership of the Republic of Korea.

  • 17 December 1948 View: S/PV.386

    Abstract: This was on Israel membership.

  • 10 December 1948 View: A/RES/217 (III) A

    Abstract: This resolution adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

  • 22 November 1948 View: S/2780

    Abstract: This was a note from the Secretary General circulating the application of Viet Nam.

  • 19 April 1948 View: A/RES/188 (S-2)

    Abstract: This resolution admitted Myanmar (Burma) as a member of the UN.

  • 10 April 1948 View: S/RES/45

    Abstract: This resolution recommended Myanmar (Burma) for UN membership.

  • 26 January 1960 View: S/RES/133

    Abstract: This resolution recommended Cameroun for UN membership.

  • 12 December 1958 View: A/RES/1325 (XIII)

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

  • 9 December 1958 View: S/RES/131

    Abstract: This resolution recommended Guinea for UN membership.

  • 17 September 1957 View: A/RES/1134 (XII)

    Abstract: This resolution admitted Malaysia (the Federation of Malaya) as a member of the UN.

  • 5 September 1957 View: S/RES/125

    Abstract: This resolution recommended Malaysia (the Federation of Malaya) for UN membership.

  • 8 March 1957 View: A/RES/1118 (XI)

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

  • 7 March 1957 View: S/RES/124

    Abstract: This resolution recommended Ghana for UN membership.

  • 18 December 1956 View: A/RES/1113 (XI)

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

  • 12 December 1956 View: S/RES/121

    Abstract: This resolution recommended Japan for UN membership.

  • 12 November 1956 View: A/RES/1111 (XI)

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

  • 23 August 1960 View: S/RES/149

    Abstract: This resolution recommended Burkina Faso (the Republic of the Upper Volta)for UN membership.

  • 23 August 1960 View: S/RES/150

    Abstract: This resolution recommended Côte d'Ivoire (the Ivory Coast) for UN membership.

  • 23 August 1960 View: S/RES/151

    Abstract: This resolution recommended Chad for UN membership.

  • 23 August 1960 View: S/RES/147

    Abstract: This resolution recommended Benin (the Republic of Dahomey) for UN membership.

  • 23 August 1960 View: S/RES/148

    Abstract: This resolution recommended the Republic of the Niger for UN membership.

  • 7 July 1960 View: S/RES/142

    Abstract: This resolution recommended the Republic of the Congo for UN membership.

  • 5 July 1960 View: S/RES/141

    Abstract: This resolution recommended Somalia for UN membership.

  • 29 June 1960 View: S/RES/140

    Abstract: This resolution recommended Madagascar (the Malagsy Republic) for UN membership.

  • 28 June 1960 View: S/RES/139

    Abstract: This resolution recommended the Federation of Mali for UN membership.

  • 31 May 1960 View: S/RES/136

    Abstract: This resolution recommended Togo for UN membership.