UN Documents Most Recent

  • 2 June 2016

    S/PV.7704

    This was the open debate on the annual report on conflict-related sexual violence.

  • 2 June 2016

    SC/12388

    This was a press statement that condemned the 1 June terrorist attacks perpetrated by Al-Shabaab in Mogadishu.

  • 1 June 2016

    SC/12385

    This was a press statement that condemned the DPRK’s failed missile launches conducted on 27 and 28 April and 31 May which were in grave violation of relevant Council resolutions.

  • 1 June 2016

    SC/12384

    This was a press statement condemning a terrorist attack against a MINUSMA camp in Gao during which a peacekeeper from China was killed.

  • 1 June 2016

    S/2016/499

    This was a letter from Canada to the Security Council asking it to establish a mechanism to investigate reports of violations of international law by ISIL in Iraq and Syria.

  • 1 June 2016

    S/2016/499

    This was a letter from Canada to the Security Council asking it to establish a mechanism to investigate reports of violations of international law by ISIL in Iraq and Syria.

  • 31 May 2016

    S/2016/498

    This was the report of the Secretary-General on the situation in Mali.

  • 31 May 2016

    S/2016/501

    This was the report of the Secretary-General on the threat posed by ISIL.

  • 31 May 2016

    S/RES/2290

    This resolution renewed the targeted sanctions until 31 May 2017.

  • 27 May 2016

    S/PV.7700

    The council adopted resolution 2289 authorising a short technical rollover of AMISOM until 8 July.

  • 27 May 2016

    S/2016/496

    This was a concept note circulated by France ahead of the open debate on the annual report on conflict-related sexual violence.

  • 27 May 2016

    S/PV.7701

    The Council was briefed on the humanitarian situation.

  • 27 May 2016

    S/RES/2289

    This was a resolution authorising a short technical rollover of AMISOM until 8 July 2016.

  • 27 May 2016

    S/2016/503

    This was a concept note circulated by France ahead of the open debate on the protection of civilians in the context of peacekeeping operations.

  • 27 May 2016

    S/2016/494

    This was on chemical weapons.

  • 26 May 2016

    S/PV.7698

    The Council was briefed by ICC Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda on the progress of her Office’s investigations on Libya despite the lack of sufficient resources and the prevailing precarious security situation in the country.

  • 26 May 2016

    S/2016/506

    This was the report of the 13th annual workshop for the newly elected members of the Security Council, which was held on 5 and 6 November 2015.

  • 26 May 2016

    S/PV.7699

    The Council held a briefing on challenges in the Sahel, which focused on the impact of climate change and desertification to peace and security in this region.

  • 26 May 2016

    S/2016/489

    This was the Council letter taking note of the Secretary-General's proposals to strengthen the Special Envoy's Office in support of the Yemeni parties and peace process.

  • 26 May 2016

    S/2016/489

    This was the Council letter taking note of the Secretary-General's proposals to strengthen the Special Envoy's Office in support of the Yemeni parties and peace process.

  • 25 May 2016

    S/2016/482

    This was the report of the Secretary-General on UNOCA.

  • 25 May 2016

    S/PV.7696

    This was a briefing on the visiting mission to Somalia, Kenya and Egypt.

  • 25 May 2016

    S/PV.7697

    This was the regular monthly meeting on the Middle East.

  • 25 May 2016

    S/RES/2288

    This was a resolution that terminated the Liberia sanctions regime, including remaining arms measures, the mandate of the Panel of Experts and the 1521 Sanctions Committee.

  • 24 May 2016

    S/PRST/2016/8

    This was a presidential statement on Cooperation between the UN and regional and subregional organisations in maintaining international peace and security.

  • 24 May 2016

    S/PV.7694

    This was an open debate on “UN-AU cooperation: Chapter VIII application and the future of the African Peace and Security Architecture”.

  • 24 May 2016

    SC/12371

    This press statement underscored the Council’s deepest concern over the vacancy in the presidency and expressed its intention to continue following related developments with a particular sense of urgency.

  • 24 May 2016

    S/2016/488

    This was a letter from the Secretary-General to the Council outlining his plan to strengthen the Office of the Special Envoy.

  • 24 May 2016

    SC/12372

    This was a press statement that condemned the ISIL attacks in Jableh and Tartous as well as indiscriminate attacks by all parties, called for the resumption of talks and expressed support for Special Envoy Staffan de Mistura.

  • 24 May 2016

    SC/12371

    This was a press statement that underscored their deepest concern over the vacancy and expressed their intention to continue following related developments with a particular sense of urgency.

  • 23 May 2016

    S/2016/466

    This was the report of the Group of Experts assisting the 1533 DRC Sanctions Committee.

  • 23 May 2016

    S/2016/465

    This was the DPRK letter asking the Secretariat to clarify the legal basis for the sanctions imposed by the Council.

  • 23 May 2016

    SC/12369

    This was a press statement that welcomed the electoral process set out in the 22 May decree issued by President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud.

  • 23 May 2016

    S/2016/495

    This was from Lebanon and contained accusations of Israeli violations of 1701 during April 2016.

  • 19 May 2016

    SC/12366

    This press statement condemned the 18 May terrorist attack on a MINUSMA convoy that killed five Chadian peacekeepers and injured three others.

  • 19 May 2016

    S/2016/460

    This was a report on the humanitarian situation.

  • 17 May 2016

    S/2016/456

    This was the terms of reference for the Council mission to Somalia, Kenya and Egypt.

  • 17 May 2016

    S/2016/454

    This was the ICTY’s assessment report.

  • 17 May 2016

    S/2016/453

    This was the Residual Mechanism’s assessment report.

  • 16 May 2016

    S/2016/452

    This was a report on Libya.

  • 16 May 2016

    S/PV.7693

    This was a meeting on the Secretary-General's UNMIK report.

  • 13 May 2016

    SC/12364

    This was a press statement expressing "deep disappointment” that Haitian leaders had failed to meet election deadlines.

  • 13 May 2016

    S/PV.7692

    This was a meeting adopting a presidential statement on Boko Haram.

  • 13 May 2016

    S/PRST/2016/7

    This was a presidential statement welcoming Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari’s initiative to convene a high-level Regional Security Summit to evaluate the regional response to Boko Haram.

  • 13 May 2016

    S/2016/447

    This was the 12th report on the protection of civilians.

  • 12 May 2016

    S/PV.7691

    This was a meeting to adopt a resolution renewing the mandate of UNISFA.

  • 12 May 2016

    S/RES/2287

    This was a resolution renewing the mandate of the UN Interim Security Force for Abyei until 15 November 2016.

  • 12 May 2016

    SC/12361

    This was a press statement condemning the ISIL terrorist attacks in Baghdad.

  • 12 May 2016

    S/2016/438

    This was the joint statement of Russia and the US that reconfirmed their commitment to Syria’s cessation of hostilities.

  • 12 May 2016

    SC/12360

    This was a statement that expressed outrage at attacks against civilians and civilian objects.

  • 12 May 2016

    S/2016/441

    This was the OIOS evaluation report on the ICTY.

  • 11 May 2016

    S/PRST/2016/6

    This was a presidential statement focusing on countering the narratives and ideologies of terrorism.

  • 11 May 2016

    S/PV.7690

    This was an open debate focusing on countering the narratives and ideologies of terrorism.

  • 11 May 2016

    S/AC.51/2016/1

    This was the Working Group’s conclusions on Afghanistan.

  • 9 May 2016

    S/2016/428

    This was the concept note for the open debate on “UN-AU cooperation: Chapter VIII application and the future of the African Peace and Security Architecture”.

  • 9 May 2016

    S/2016/430

    This was the report of the Secretary-General on Somalia.

  • 6 May 2016

    S/PV.7689

    This was a briefing on the Secretary-General’s reports on UNAMI and on Iraq/Kuwait missing persons and property.

  • 5 May 2016

    S/PV.7688

    This was the biannual debate on Bosnia and Herzegovina.

  • 4 May 2016

    S/PV.7686

    This was a briefing on the work of the 1540 Committee in a joint briefing with the chairs of the other counter-terrorism-related committees, namely the 1267/1989/2253 Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (Da’esh)/Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee; and the 1373 Counter-Terrorism Committee.

  • 4 May 2016

    SC/12350

    This was a press statement welcoming the formation of the transitional government of national unity.

  • 4 May 2016

    S/PV.7687

    The Council was briefed on the situation in Aleppo.

  • 4 May 2016

    S/PV.7687

    This was a briefing on the situation in Aleppo.

  • 4 May 2016

    S/2016/416

    This was a concept note circulated by Egypt ahead of the open debate on “Threats to international peace and security caused by terrorist acts”.

  • 3 May 2016

    S/PV.7685

    This was a briefing on the protection of health care in armed conflict.

  • 3 May 2016

    S/RES/2286

    This condemned attacks on health care workers and facilities in armed conflict.

  • 29 April 2016

    S/RES/2285

    This resolution renewed the MINURSO mandate.

  • 29 April 2016

    S/2016/407

    This was the Secretary-General's report on UNMIK.

  • 29 April 2016

    S/PV.7684

    The Council passed a resolution extending the mandate of MINURSO for a year and supporting the Secretary-General's request for an additional 15 military observers, within existing resources. Two members voted against (Uruguay and Venezuela), and three abstained (Angola, New Zealand and Russia).

  • 28 April 2016

    S/RES/2284

    The Council extended the mandate of UNOCI for a final period until 30 June 2017, after which the mission would be terminated.

  • 28 April 2016

    S/RES/2283

    The Council adopted a resolution terminating the sanctions regime in Côte d’Ivoire.

  • 28 April 2016

    S/PV.7682

    This was a briefing on the humanitarian situation.

  • 28 April 2016

    S/PV.7683

    The Council held a meeting focused on the implementation of the Minsk Agreements and overall security situation in eastern Ukraine.

  • 28 April 2016

    S/PV.7681

    This was the vote on resolutions 2284 and 2283.

  • 27 April 2016

    A/RES/70/262

    This was the General Assembly resolution on the review of the 2015 UN Peacebuilding architecture.

  • 27 April 2016

    S/2016/396

    This was the Secretary-General’s report on UNAMI.

  • 27 April 2016

    S/PV.7680

    This was the meeting at which resolution 2282 was adopted.

  • 27 April 2016

    S/2016/391

    This was a report on chemical weapons.

  • 27 April 2016

    S/RES/2282

    This was a concurrent resolution with the General Assembly on the review of the UN peacebuilding architecture.

  • 26 April 2016

    S/2016/395

    This was the report of the High Representative for Implementation of the Peace Agreement on Bosnia and Herzegovina.

  • 26 April 2016

    S/2016/384

    This was on the humanitarian situation.

  • 26 April 2016

    S/PRST/2016/4

    This was a presidential statement which encouraged regional states, regional organisations and international partners to make fully operational the Gulf of Guinea counter-piracy mechanisms as soon as possible.

  • 26 April 2016

    S/PV.7677

    This was a meeting where a resolution that extended MINUSCA’s mandate until 31 July, was adopted.

  • 26 April 2016

    S/RES/2281

    This was a resolution that extended MINUSCA’s mandate until 31 July and requested the Secretary-General to conduct a strategic review of its mandate by 22 June.

  • 26 April 2016

    S/PV.7678

    This was briefing on South Sudan.

  • 26 April 2016

    S/PV.7678

    This was a briefing on South Sudan.

  • 25 April 2016

    S/PRST/2016/5

    This presidential statement welcomed the launch of peace talks that started on 21 April 2016 in Kuwait and requested the Secretary-General to provide a plan on how the Special Envoy’s office can further support the Yemeni parties.

  • 25 April 2016

    S/PV.7676

    This was a meeting to adopt a presidential statement to support peace talks that had started on 21 April in Kuwait.

  • 25 April 2016

    S/PV.7675

    This was an open debate on piracy in the Gulf of Guinea.

  • 24 April 2016

    SC/12335

    This condemned the 23 April ballistic missile launch

  • 22 April 2016

    S/2016/372

    This was the Secretary-General’s report on Iraq/Kuwait missing persons and property.