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Security Council Urges Iran to Abide by Commitments under Joint Nuclear Plan, United States to Lift Sanctions against Country, in Kickstarting Talks

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Warning that the opportunity for diplomacy is waning, a senior United Nations official told the Security Council today that all parties must resolve outstanding issues relating to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action to preserve gains made to date, as members diverged on whether the United States or Iran is to blame for stalled negotiations on the nuclear non-proliferation agreement.

Public Statement by Chair of Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict

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The Security Council Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict, in connection with the examination of the fifth report of the Secretary-General on children and armed conflict in the Central African Republic (S/2021/882), agreed to convey the following messages through a public statement by the Chair of the Working Group:

Cycle of Violence, Bloodshed between Israelis, Palestinians Untenable, Delegate Stresses at Security Council Briefing on Middle East

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The deepening occupation, increase in violence and absence of a political horizon have empowered extremists and are eroding hope, the Special Coordinator for the Middle East Process told the Security Council today as he called on all parties to undertake concrete steps that will change the negative trajectory on the ground.

Safety and Security Department Launches $14.3 Million Appeal for 2023-2024 to Help United Nations Deliver Humanitarian Aid Where It Is Most Needed

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The United Nations Department for Safety and Security today launched its 2023-2024 appeal “Helping the UN to Deliver in Emergencies”. This appeal, totaling $14.29 million, will help United Nations Security respond globally with the right capabilities at the right time and in the right place.