The “fragile” political and security situation in the Central African Republic was slowly improving following the holding of the Bangui National Forum in May, the top United Nations official in that country told the Security Council today, warning that support was needed from the international community to sustain that positive momentum.
Ebola, security sector reform, and the role of regional organizations in addressing global challenges would be top priorities of the Security Council in August, said the Permanent Representative of Nigeria, President of the body for the month, at a Headquarters press conference today.
The following Security Council press statement was issued today by Council President U. Joy Ogwu (Nigeria):
The following Security Council press statement was issued today by Council President Joy Ogwu (Nigeria):
The following Security Council press statement was issued today by Council President Gerard van Bohemen (New Zealand):
On 29 July 2015, the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 2140 (2014) adopted revised Guidelines for the Conduct of its Work. These latest Guidelines reflect Security Council resolution 2216 (2015).
Transnational crime, illicit exploitation of resources, climate change, natural disasters and other factors that threatened small island developing States must be addressed globally and in the context of international stability, speakers today stressed in an all-day open debate in the Security Council.
The Security Council today extended the mandate of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) until 31 January 2016, welcoming resumed negotiations between the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot leaders to reach a comprehensive settlement.
The Security Council today failed to adopt a resolution that would have established an international tribunal for the purpose of prosecuting persons responsible for crimes connected with the downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 on 17 July 2014 in Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine, following use of the veto by the Russian Federation, a permanent member.
The Security Council today extended the mandate of the United Nations special political mission for Iraq for another year until 31 July, 2016.
