security council
-
Middle East
Afghanistan: Security Council resolution calls for ‘equal and meaningful participation of women’
The Security Council unanimously adopted a resolution renewing the mandate of the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) on Friday, specifying the importance of “equal…
Read More » -
Middle East
Syria ‘caught in a downward spiral’ UN relief chief tells Security Council
The UN humanitarian affairs chief warned on Wednesday that Syria, after more than a decade of war, remains “caught in a downward spiral” and that “the country…
Read More » -
Africa
New South Sudan Parliament can ‘infuse urgency’ into peace process
South Sudan has made history with the appointment of two women to senior leadership positions within its Transitional National Legislature,…
Read More » -
Africa
Elections represent an opportunity for stability and unity in Libya
With just over 100 days until landmark elections in Libya, political leaders must join forces to ensure the vote is free, fair and…
Read More » -
Asia Pacific
Yemen: As conflict drags on, ‘no quick wins’ – UN envoy
The complexities of the years-long war in Yemen “multiply as the conflict drags on”, the country’s new UN envoy told…
Read More » -
Asia Pacific
Global community can still shape ‘new reality’ in Afghanistan
While the choices available in Afghanistan are “not comfortable” ones, continued international engagement and unwavering commitment to the country’s people…
Read More » -
Asia Pacific
Security Council urges Taliban to provide safe passage out of Afghanistan
The UN Security Council passed a resolution on Monday that calls for the Taliban to facilitate safe passage for people…
Read More » -
Africa
Catastrophe ‘unfolding before our eyes’ in Ethiopia’s Tigray region – UN chief
A military confrontation that started 10 months ago in Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region is spreading, with serious political, economic and…
Read More » -
Middle East
Iraq: Clock ticks on all-important elections, commitment to credibility needed
With just 46 days until Iraq goes to the polls, the UN Assistance Mission for the country (UNAMI) is stepping…
Read More » -
Middle East
Increased Syria violence prompts largest civilian displacements in a year, as gridlock stymies political talks
Progress towards resolving Syria’s decade-long conflict has reached an impasse, the chief United Nations mediator told the Security Council on…
Read More »