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22 February 2014

SC/11292

Security Council Unanimously Adopts Resolution 2139 (2014) to Ease Aid Delivery to Syrians, Provide Relief from ‘Chilling Darkness’

After a period of intense negotiations, the Security Council coalesced around the urgent need to increase humanitarian aid access in Syria today, calling on all parties to immediately cease attacks against civilians and lift the siege of populated areas, including in the embattled Old City of Homs.

21 February 2014

SC/11291-AFR/2823

Security Council Press Statement on Terrorist Attack in Somalia

The following Security Council press statement was issued today by Council President Raimonda Murmokaitė (Lithuania):

21 February 2014

SC/11290

Security Council, in Statement, Outlines Rule-of-Law Activities for Its Missions in Support of Host Country Efforts

The Security Council today, following its 19 February open debate on the rule of law, emphasized the vital importance of promoting justice and the rule of law as an “indispensable element” for peaceful coexistence and the prevention of armed conflict.

20 February 2014

SC/11288

Central African Republic Cannot Wait for United Nations Peacekeeping Mission, Secretary-General Tells Security Council, Presenting Interim Proposals

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, addressing the Security Council today, urged deployment of at least 3,000 more troops and police in the Central African Republic to reinforce existing African Union and French forces, also proposing that those be brought under a single command, with a view to the handover to a future United Nations peacekeeping operation there.

19 February 2014

SC/11287

Security Council Press Statement on Attack in Lebanon

The following Security Council press statement was issued today by Council President Raimonda Murmokaitė (Lithuania):

19 February 2014

SC/11285

Crafting Peace Mandates Offers Strategic Chance to Support National Rule-of-Law Priorities, Secretary-General Tells Security Council Open Debate

The crafting of peacekeeping and peacebuilding mandates offered a “strategic opportunity” to support national rule-of-law priorities, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon told the Security Council this morning, ahead of a day-long open debate that explored the link between strong public institutions and conflict prevention.

16 February 2014

SC/11284-AFR/2819

Security Council Press Statement on Terrorist Attack in Sinai Peninsula, Egypt

The following Security Council press statement was issued today by Council President Raimonda Murmokaitė (Lithuania):

15 February 2014

SC/11283

Security Council Press Statement on Lebanon

The following Security Council press statement was issued today by Council President Raimonda Murmokaitė (Lithuania):

14 February 2014

SC/11280

Security Council Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee Amends One Entry on Its Sanctions List

On 14 February 2014, the Security Council Committee pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999) and 1989 (2011) enacted the amendments specified with underline and strikethrough in the entry below on its Al-Qaida Sanctions List of individuals and entities subject to the assets freeze, travel ban and arms embargo set out in paragraph 1 of Security Council resolution 2083 (2012) adopted under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations:

14 February 2014

SC/11279

Security Council Issues Presidential Statement Applauding European Union’s Partnership with United Nations in Resolving Global Challenges

The Security Council today commended the European Union’s involvement in international negotiation and mediation processes, as well as its commitment to international peacekeeping, peacebuilding, humanitarian assistance and financial and logistical support.