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31 July 2014

GA/11537

General Assembly Adopts Text Encouraging States, Organizations to Bolster Mediation Efforts for Peacefully Solving Disputes

Reiterating that all Member States should strictly adhere to their obligations under the United Nations Charter to peacefully settle disputes and prevent and resolve conflicts, the General Assembly today encouraged those States, the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations to bolster mediation as a tool towards that end.

30 July 2014

SC/11502

Security Council Weighs Effectiveness during ‘Eventful and at Times Tragic Month’

Although the Security Council should be commended for overcoming divisions and adopting important measures in the face of several grave international crises, it remained clear that Council members were once again unable or unwilling to use their influence to find sustainable political solutions, the representative of Rwanda, Council President, told the 15-member body today.

30 July 2014

SC/11501

Security Council Extends Mandate of United Nations Mission in Iraq, Text Calls for Security, Logistical Support from Government, Welcomes Member State Help

The Security Council today extended the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq for another year until 31 July 2015.

30 July 2014

SC/11500

Extending Mandate of United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus, Security Council Resolution Urges Both Sides to Implement Confidence-building Measures

The Security Council extended the mandate of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus until 31 July 2015 today, noting that progress made thus far had not yet resulted in a comprehensive and durable settlement between the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot sides.

28 July 2014

SC/11497

Security Council Unanimously Adopts Resolution Affirming Critical Role of Regional Cooperation in International Peacekeeping, Security

International, regional and subregional organizations must create partnerships that enable the international community to respond more quickly and effectively to violent conflict, the Security Council heard today, as it unanimously adopted a resolution on the importance of regional cooperation for international peace and security.

28 July 2014

SC/11496

Concerned by Fragile Security Situation in North Mali, Security Council Urges Compliance with Ceasefire, while Welcoming Commitment to Peace Talks

The Security Council today, reiterating its concern about the fragile security situation in the north of Mali, called for full respect of the ceasefire agreement of 23 May, while welcoming adoption of a road map committing the Government and armed groups of the Ouagadougou accord to hold formal peace talks.

28 July 2014

SC/11495

Security Council Voices Grave Concern over Reported Seizure of Oilfields by Terrorist Groups Operating in Syria, Iraq

The Security Council today stressed the obligation of all States to prevent and suppress the financing of terrorism, and expressed its grave concern over reports of access to and seizure of oilfields and pipelines in Syria and Iraq.

28 July 2014

SC/11494

Expressing Concern over Deteriorating Situation in Gaza, Civilian Casualties, Security Council Calls for Full Respect of International Humanitarian Law

The Security Council expressed its grave concern regarding the deterioration in the situation in the Middle East as a result of the crisis related to Gaza and the loss of civilian lives and casualties.

25 July 2014

ECOSOC/6649

Economic and Social Council Adopts Draft Resolutions on Istanbul Programme of Action, Habitat III Conference

The Economic and Social Council today adopted two draft resolutions, one relating to the Istanbul Programme of Action for least developed countries and another relating to the United Nations Habitat III Conference planned for 2016.

23 July 2014

SC/11488

Horrific Acts by Extremist Group in Iraq Present Complex Threat to Peace, Security of Entire Region, Top United Nations Official Tells Security Council

The Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Iraq this morning called on the Security Council to demand that the Islamist forces that now controlled a third of the country's territory cease all hostilities and atrocities and ensure that the group’s "horrific terrorist acts" were held to account.