The immense, uncontrollable capability and indiscriminate nature of a nuclear detonation reached well beyond national borders, and leaving a trail of death and destruction in its wake, the First Committee (Disarmament and International Security) heard today as it continued its debate on nuclear weapons.
The use of the veto, cooperation with the General Assembly and the Economic and Social Council, as well as with regional organizations and troop- and police-contributing countries, and procedures to appoint the new Secretary-General were among topics addressed by speakers at today’s Security Council’s open debate on that body’s working methods.
Strongly condemning the recent upsurge of violence and instability in the Central African Republic, the Security Council reiterated today its decision to apply the asset freeze and travel ban contained in its resolution 2196 (2015) to individuals and entities engaging in or providing support for acts undermining the country’s peace, stability or security.
The Security Council today adopted its annual report to the General Assembly for the period 1 August 2014 to 31 July 2015.
Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message on United Nations Day, to be observed on 24 October:
Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message on World Statistics Day, to be observed on 20 October:
The provisional approval of the draft revised Notes on Organizing Arbitral Proceedings and parts of a model law on secured transactions were among key achievements during the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law’s (UNCITRAL) forty-eighth session, said its Chair as he presented that Commission’s report to the Sixth Committee (Legal) today.
On 9 October, the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 2140 (2014) was briefed by the Panel of Experts on international humanitarian law and finance aspects of its mandate. The Committee also held an exchange on the briefing and recommendations by the Panel of Experts.
As it began its discussion of sustainable development, the Second Committee (Economic and Financial) emphasized that the need for an effective global response to climate change could not be overstated.
The UN Mission in the Central Africa Republic reports that seven UN police were ambushed and detained by alleged anti-Balaka elements last evening near Boali in Ombella Mpoko. All were freed the same night, but without their equipment and weapons. Separately, peacekeepers under fire killed one assailant.
