Security Council

The following Security Council press statement was issued today by Council President Dina Kawar (Jordan):

The following Security Council press statement was issued today by Council President Dina Kawar (Jordan):

The following Security Council press statement was issued today by Council President Dina Kawar (Jordan):

In its fight against sexual violence in conflict, the world had arrived at a “new juncture”, characterized by ongoing, shocking crimes, but also by greater opportunity to respond to the scourge in a resolute and integrated manner, the United Nations’ top official on the issue told the Security Council today ahead of an open debate on women, peace and security.

Imposing sanctions on individuals it said were undermining the stability of Yemen, the Security Council today demanded that all parties in the embattled country, in particular the Houthis, immediately and unconditionally end violence and refrain from further unilateral actions that threatened the political transition.

The following Security Council press statement was issued today by Council President Dina Kawar (Jordan):

The Central African Republic was entering a “crucial” phase of its delicate return to stability, the Special Representative in the country told the Security Council today, stressing that support from international and regional partners was critical for ensuring a smooth political transition and access to those still in desperate need of humanitarian assistance.

The following Security Council press statement was issued today by Council President Dina Kawar (Jordan):

The following Security Council press statement was issued today by Council President Dina Kawar (Jordan):

On 10 April 2015, the Security Council Committee pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999) and 1989 (2011) approved the addition of the entries specified to 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 2161 (2014) adopted under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations.