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Upcoming elections, currently being organized by both Israelis and Palestinians and slated to be held in 2021, will help to clear a crucial path towards restoring a legitimate political horizon in the Middle East, the senior United Nations official responsible for the peace process told the Security Council during a videoconference meeting today.

26 February 2021

DSG/SM/1547

Deputy Secretary-General Hails Japan’s Front-Line Support amid Global Response to COVID-19, in Message for Celebration of Emperor’s Birthday

Following is the text of UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed’s video message for the celebration of the birthday of the Emperor of Japan, today:

26 February 2021

SC/14455

Security Council Sanctions Committee concerning Somalia Adds Three Entries to Its Sanctions List

On 26 February 2021, the Security Council Committee pursuant to resolution 751 (1992) concerning Somalia approved the addition of the entries specified below to its Sanctions List of individuals and entities subject to the measures imposed by Security Council resolution 1844 (2008) and adopted under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations.

26 February 2021

SC/14454

Security Council Calls for Increased Global Cooperation to Facilitate COVID-19 Vaccine Access in Conflict Areas, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 2565 (2021)

The Security Council today announced the adoption of a resolution calling for strengthened international cooperation to facilitate equitable and affordable access to COVID-19 vaccines in armed conflict and post-conflict situations, and during complex humanitarian emergencies.

26 February 2021

SG/SM/20605

Strongly Condemning Abduction of Over 300 Schoolgirls in Nigeria, Secretary-General Calls for Their Immediate Release, Safe Return Home

The following statement was issued today by the Spokesperson for UN Secretary-General António Guterres:

25 February 2021

SC/14450

Somalia Sanctions Committee Chair Updates Security Council on Arms Embargo Exemption Issues, Requests since Renewal of Partial Lifting in November

The Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 751 (1992), concerning Somalia, held its first virtual meeting of 2021 with its Panel of Experts on 29 January to learn about its work programme for the year.

25 February 2021

SC/14451

Security Council Reauthorizes Deployment of African Union Mission in Somalia, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 2563 (2021)

The Security Council, acting unanimously during a videoconference meeting today, adopted a technical rollover resolution reauthorizing deployment of the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) in its current form until 14 March 2021.