SC/11596-AFR/2989-PKO/447
The following Security Council press statement was issued today by Council President María Cristina Perceval (Argentina):
Peacekeeping
SG/SM/16247-AFR/2988-PKO/446
The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki‑moon:
SG/A/1516-BIO/4655-PKO/443
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today announced the appointment of Simon Munzu of Cameroon as his Deputy Special Representative of the United Nations Operation in Côte d'Ivoire.
SC/11591-AFR/2986-PKO/444
The following Security Council press statement was issued today by Council President María Cristina Perceval (Argentina):
SG/SM/16233-AFR/2983-PKO/442
The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki‑moon:
SC/11496
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.
GA/PK/216
The Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations concluded its 2013 substantive session today, adopting a procedural report on its work.
GA/PK/215
The Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations today agreed to reconvene in about a month to conclude its 2013 session, based on the recommendation of the body’s Chairperson, who sought more time for delegations to thoroughly consider fresh proposals aimed at breaking a weeks-long deadlock.
GA/PK/214
The Chair of the Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations today urged delegations to identify solutions and “a way forward to conclude our work”, as she adjourned the meeting until “not later than 28 March of this year”.
GA/PK/213
The views of troop- and police-contributing countries must be reflected at all levels of United Nations peacekeeping operations — not just on the ground but also at Headquarters — the Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations heard as it concluded its general debate today.