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28 May 2014

SC/11417

Reaching Out to East Critical after Ukraine Elections, Under-Secretary-General Tells Security Council in Briefing

Despite hope for a “new chapter” for Ukraine after Sunday’s presidential elections, violence continued and deadly fighting peppered towns in the east, with the Secretary-General calling for the release of international monitors and appealing to all with influence to assist, Security Council members heard today.

27 May 2014

SC/11414

Security Council, Adopting Resolution 2155 (2014), Extends Mandate of Mission in South Sudan, Bolstering Its Strength to Quell Surging Violence

The Security Council today extended the operation of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan until 30 November under a restructured mandate intended to quell the violence, especially against civilians, and support implementation of the recent Cessation of Hostilities Agreement, increasing troop and police strength in order to fulfil its terms.

27 May 2014

SC/11415

Top United Nations Envoy in Kosovo Tells Security Council Both Sides Must Stay on Track with April Agreement

As Serbia and Kosovo's " Brussels agreement" entered its second year, both sides must embrace forward-looking approaches to tackling sensitive issues leading up to and beyond next month's elections, the United Nations top official told the Security Council today as the body considered the Secretary-General's latest report on recent developments.

24 May 2014

SC/11413-AFR/2897-PKO/403

Security Council Press Statement on Attack against African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur

The following Security Council press statement was issued today by Council President Oh Joon (Republic of Korea):

24 May 2014

SC/11412-AFR/2896

Security Council Press Statement on Terrorist Attack in Somalia

The following Security Council press statement was issued today by Council President Oh Joon (Republic of Korea):

23 May 2014

SC/11411-AFG/416

Security Council Press Statement on Afghanistan Attack

The following Security Council press statement was issued today by Council President Oh Joon (Republic of Korea):

22 May 2014

SC/11407

Referral of Syria to International Criminal Court Fails as Negative Votes Prevent Security Council from Adopting Draft Resolution

Two permanent members cast negative votes in the Security Council today, preventing the adoption of a draft resolution that would have referred the situation in Syria to the International Criminal Court.

22 May 2014

SC/11409

Improved Management of Munitions Vital for Peace in Somalia, Security Council Presidential Statement Stresses

Emphasizing that improved arms and ammunition management in Somalia was a fundamental component of greater peace and stability for Somalia and the region, the Security Council today urged that country’s federal Government to show tangible progress complying with the terms of the partial suspension of the arms embargo.

22 May 2014

SC/11410

Security Council Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee Adds Boko Haram to Its Sanctions List

On 22 May 2014, the Security Council’s Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee approved the addition of Boko Haram to its list of individuals and entities subject to the targeted financial sanctions and the arms embargo set out in paragraph 1 of Security Council resolution 2083 (2012), adopted under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations.

20 May 2014

SC/11404-IK/670

Security Council Press Statement on Iraq Election Results

The following Security Council press statement was issued today by Council President Oh Joon (Republic of Korea):