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Security Council: Meetings Coverage

28 May 2014

SC/11416

Success of Sanctions Regimes in Defeating Terrorism, Staunching Flow of Weapons Depends on Resolute, Concerted Action, Security Council Told

Cooperation had intensified among the three committees established to counter terrorism, address the Al-Qaida threat and halt proliferation of mass destruction weapons, the chairs of those subsidiary bodies told the Security Council today, emphasizing that the evolving terrorist landscape underlined the need to deliver better results.

27 May 2014

SC/11415

Top United Nations Envoy in Kosovo Tells Security Council Both Sides Must Stay on Track with April Agreement

As Serbia and Kosovo's " Brussels agreement" entered its second year, both sides must embrace forward-looking approaches to tackling sensitive issues leading up to and beyond next month's elections, the United Nations top official told the Security Council today as the body considered the Secretary-General's latest report on recent developments.

27 May 2014

SC/11414

Security Council, Adopting Resolution 2155 (2014), Extends Mandate of Mission in South Sudan, Bolstering Its Strength to Quell Surging Violence

The Security Council today extended the operation of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan until 30 November under a restructured mandate intended to quell the violence, especially against civilians, and support implementation of the recent Cessation of Hostilities Agreement, increasing troop and police strength in order to fulfil its terms.

22 May 2014

SC/11409

Improved Management of Munitions Vital for Peace in Somalia, Security Council Presidential Statement Stresses

Emphasizing that improved arms and ammunition management in Somalia was a fundamental component of greater peace and stability for Somalia and the region, the Security Council today urged that country’s federal Government to show tangible progress complying with the terms of the partial suspension of the arms embargo.

22 May 2014

SC/11407

Referral of Syria to International Criminal Court Fails as Negative Votes Prevent Security Council from Adopting Draft Resolution

Two permanent members cast negative votes in the Security Council today, preventing the adoption of a draft resolution that would have referred the situation in Syria to the International Criminal Court.

20 May 2014

SC/11405

Action Must Be Taken to Prevent Mali from Spiralling Back into Violence, Top United Nations Official Warns Security Council

Condemning the recent outbreak of violence in the northern Malian town of Kidal, the Secretary-General’s Special Representative and Head of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) stressed to the Security Council that all actions must be taken to prevent that country from spiralling back into violence.

20 May 2014

SC/11403

Without Credible Political Horizon, Oslo Paradigm Could Be Put in ‘Real Jeopardy’, Senior Political Official Tells Security Council in Briefing

Since the 29 April open debate on the situation in the Middle East, political efforts towards a two-State solution had reached an impasse, the Assistant Secretary-General for Political Affairs told the Security Council today.

19 May 2014

SC/11401

Special Representative Hails Success of Consolidated Efforts to Ensure Peaceful Campaigning, Calm Election Day in Guinea-Bissau

Consolidated efforts by national and international stakeholders in Guinea-Bissau had contributed to a peaceful electoral process, including a violence-free campaign period and a calm and orderly election day, the Secretary-General’s Special Representative in that country told the Security Council today.

15 May 2014

SC/11398

Speakers Blame Narrow Ethnic, Political Interests for Lack of Progress, as Security Council Considers Situation in Bosnia And Herzegovina

Owing to certain political interests and the inability of some leaders to compromise, the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina continued to deteriorate, thereby impeding the country’s progress towards European integration, the High Representative in the country told the Security Council today.

14 May 2014

SC/11396

Security Council Hears First Report on Committee Established to Support Inclusive Political Transition in Yemen

Taking up the situation in the Middle East, the Security Council today heard the first report on the work of its 2140 Committee on Yemen, established in February to support a peaceful, orderly and inclusive political transition in that country.