Meetings Coverage and Press Releases

Human Cost of Arms Trafficking ‘Runs Deep’, Disarmament Chief Stresses as Security Council Debates Halting Illicit Trade on ‘Dark Web’

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Human Cost of Arms Trafficking ‘Runs Deep’, Disarmament Chief Stresses as Security Council Debates Halting Illicit Trade on ‘Dark Web’

At a time of deepening regional tensions, expanding terrorist and criminal networks, and traditional and non‑traditional conflicts wreaking havoc on communities, the pressing issue of the spread of small arms, light weapons and their ammunition were key determinants of crises, demanding swift action to curb their illicit trade, the High Representative for Disarmament Affairs told the Security Council this afternoon.

Amid Major Challenges in Haiti, New Support Mission Must Be Spared Arbitrary Cuts, Speakers Warn as Fifth Committee Considers Proposed Funding

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Amid Major Challenges in Haiti, New Support Mission Must Be Spared Arbitrary Cuts, Speakers Warn as Fifth Committee Considers Proposed Funding

Arbitrary reductions in the resources allocated to the United Nations Mission for Justice Support in Haiti (MINUJUSTH) should be avoided, particularly as the country faced continued humanitarian, health and social challenges, delegates told the Fifth Committee (Administrative and Budgetary) today as it took up a range of reports, including one related to the human rights situation in Myanmar.

Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General

Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General

The United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) reported that a patrol hit a suspected improvised explosive device in Kidal city, wounding one peacekeeper on 18 December.  The incident follows four separate attacks against peacekeeping personnel and premises in Kidal on 15 December.

Special Coordinator Voices Strong Concern over Future of International Efforts for Peace between Israel, Palestinians, in Briefing to Security Council

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Special Coordinator Voices Strong Concern over Future of International Efforts for Peace between Israel, Palestinians, in Briefing to Security Council

The Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process informed the Security Council today that he was particularly concerned as to the future of international collective efforts to achieve peace between Israelis and Palestinians, pointing to a growing risk that parties could revert to more unilateral actions.

Secretary General Hails Anti-Landmine Convention as Celebrated, Historic Treaty on Twentieth Anniversary, Calls for Greater Efforts to Eliminate Their Use

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Secretary General Hails Anti-Landmine Convention as Celebrated, Historic Treaty on Twentieth Anniversary, Calls for Greater Efforts to Eliminate Their Use

Following is the text of UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ video message on the twentieth anniversary of the Anti‑Personnel Mine Ban Convention (the Ottawa Convention), in Vienna today:

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