‘No alternative to political settlement of the Burundian crisis,’ Ban tells Security Council
Mar 19, 2016, at 03:00 pm
New York, Mar 19 (Just Earth News/IBNS):Briefing the Security Council, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and United Nations High Commissioner Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein on Friday voiced concern about spiralling violence and rights violations in Burundi, and called for an inclusive political dialogue to peacefully resolve the 11-month crisis.
Security Council calls on Haiti to complete elections 'without further delay'
Mar 19, 2016, at 02:44 pm
New York, Mar 19 (Just Earth News/IBNS):Deeply concerned by the continued suspension of electoral rounds in Haiti, the United Nations Security Council on Friday called for the completion of the polling cycle without further delay to allow the Haitian people the opportunity to vote for their elected representatives in a free, fair, inclusive and transparent contest.
Security Council urges all parties in Lebanon to 'put national interest ahead of partisan politics'
Mar 18, 2016, at 03:08 pm
New York, Mar 18 (Just Earth News/IBNS):Deeply concerned over the 21-month vacancy in the presidency of Lebanon and the current political stalemate in Government, the United Nations Security Council on Thursday called on Lebanese leaders to adhere to the Constitution and put to put the country's stability and national interests ahead of partisan politics.
Haiti’s only path to institutional and political stability is going to the polls – UN envoy
Mar 18, 2016, at 02:52 pm
New York, Mar 18(Just Earth News/IBNS):A protracted political crisis in Haiti may hamper the stabilization gains achieved in recent year and further decline the island nation’s economic growth, the top United Nations official in the country on Thursday told the Security Council.
Future of Liberia and UN presence in the country discussed at Security Council
Mar 18, 2016, at 02:48 pm
New York, Mar 18(Just Earth News/IBNS):One year since Liberian authorities launched a “historic undertaking†to assume full responsibility of the country’s security by the end of next June, top United Nations officials on Thursday discussed what measures are needed to support the implantation of the plan.
Security Council extends mandate of UN ion in Libya for three months
Mar 16, 2016, at 01:23 pm
New York, Mar 16(Just Earth News/IBNS):The Security Council on Tuesday extended the mandate of the United Nations Support ion in Libya (UNSMIL) until 15 June, recognizing the need for a short extension so it can continue working with the country to establish the Government of National Accord.
Libya: Security Council renews call for global support for national unity government
Mar 15, 2016, at 02:50 pm
New York, Mar 15 (Just Earth News/IBNS):The Security Council on Monday reiterated its support for the Libyan national unity government and renewed its call on United Nations Member States to end official contact with parallel institutions that claim legitimate authority but are outside of the 17 December political agreement
Security Council endorses steps to combat sexual exploitation by UN peacekeepers
Mar 12, 2016, at 02:45 pm
New York, Mar 12 (Just Earth News/IBNS):The United Nations Security Council on Friday endorsed special measures recommended by Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to prevent and combat sexual exploitation and abuse by UN peacekeepers.
UN and OSCE 'best tools' to prevent disorder, Security Council told
Mar 01, 2016, at 02:56 pm
New York, Mar 1 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The United Nations and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) continue to give the international community the best tools to prevent disorder and shape a future of a “rules-based international order,†the Security Council on Monday heard from the chairperson of the world's largest regional arrangement under the UN Charter.
Feb 19, 2016, at 03:10 pm
New York, Feb 19 (Just Earth News/IBNS) Seriously concerned at the ongoing conflict in Yemen and the dire humanitarian conflict it has produced, the United Nations Security Council on Friday urged all parties to the conflict in Yemen to take urgent steps towards resuming a ceasefire.
At Security Council, UN relief chief spotlights need to end 'human catastrophe' in Yemen
Feb 17, 2016, at 03:12 pm
New York, Feb 17 (Just Earth News/IBNS) With a human catastrophe unfolding in Yemen, the Security Council and the international community must urge the parties to the conflict to ensure unconditional and sustained humanitarian access to all parts of the country, and take greater measures to protect civilians, the top United Nations emergency relief official said on Wednesday.
'Unity and action' needed to counter expanding threat from ISIL, Security Council told
Feb 10, 2016, at 03:32 pm
New York, Feb 10 (Just Earth News/IBNS) Given the ability of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) to adapt quickly to new circumstances and the steady stream of foreign fighters joining the group's ranks, United Nations Member States must mount a strategic response that includes addressing the underlying political and socio-economic causes of conflicts, particularly in Syria and Libya, the top UN political official told the Security Council on Tuesday.
Security Council boosts number of corrections officers for UN mission in Central African Republic
Feb 10, 2016, at 03:17 pm
New York, Feb 10 (Just Earth News/IBNS) Determining that the situation in the Central African Republic (CAR) remains a threat to international peace and security, the United Nations Security Council decided on Wednesday to maintain the current personnel ceiling of more than 12,800 personnel in the military and police components of the UN peacekeeping operation in the country and to increase the number of corrections officers.
Security Council condemns terrorist attack on mosque in eastern Saudi Arabia
Jan 30, 2016, at 03:20 pm
New York, Jan 30 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The United Nations Security Council has strongly condemned the terrorist attack at a mosque in the Ehsaa region of Saudi Arabia on Thursday, which left many people dead and wounded.
Security Council urges Haitian parties to refrain from actions disrupting polls
Jan 30, 2016, at 03:12 pm
New York, Jan 30 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Expressing strong concern regarding the indefinite postponement of the final round of elections in Haiti – scheduled for 27 December but postponed, for the second time, to January 24 – the United Nations Security Council on Friday reiterated its condemnation of any attempt to destabilize the electoral process, and urged all parties and political actors to refrain from violence.
Security Council renews sanctions for Central African Republic
Jan 28, 2016, at 02:04 pm
New York, Jan 28 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Stressing the urgent need to end impunity in the Central African Republic (CAR) and bring to justice those who violate humanitarian law, the United Nations Security Council on Wednesday renewed its sanctions against individuals or groups implicated in the country's ongoing sectarian tensions.
Fate of civilians in armed conflict 'grim' with thousands killed: Security Council
Jan 20, 2016, at 02:54 pm
New York, Jan 20 (Just Earth News/IBNS): With scores of civilians being killed in conflicts worldwide, tens of thousands facing starvation in besieged cities, and hospitals under attack, the United Nations Security Council held a day-long session on Tuesday amid calls for greater accountability and expanded use of the International Criminal Court.
Hailing political accord, Security Council urges international aid against terrorist groups in Libya
Dec 24, 2015, at 02:14 pm
New York, Dec 24 (Just Earth News/IBNS) Welcoming the newly signed United Nations-brokered accord for a national unity government in Libya, the Security Council on Wednesday urged the parties to implement its terwithin the 30-day time limit, and called on the world community to provide all necessary aid to defeat terrorist groups.
Security Council strongly condemns deadly terrorist attack near Bagram Air Field in Afghanistan
Dec 23, 2015, at 02:05 pm
New York, Dec 23 (Just Earth News/IBNS) The United Nations Security Council on Tuesday condemned "in the strongest terms" the terrorist attack in Afghanistan that killed at least six United States service members, for which the Taliban claimed responsibility, saying "no violent or terrorist acts can reverse the path towards Afghan-led peace, democracy and stability."
Security Council approves six-month extension of UN observer force on Golan Heights
Dec 23, 2015, at 02:03 pm
New York, Dec 23 (Just Earth News/IBNS) The Security Council on Tuesdayextended the mandate of the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF) for six months, until 30 June 2016, underscoring the need for the Force to have at its disposal all necessary means to carry out its mandate safely and securely, “including technology and equipment to enhance its observation of the area of separation and the ceasefire line, and to improve force protection, as appropriate.
Syria: Security Council demands immediate humanitarian access across battle lines
Dec 23, 2015, at 01:59 pm
New York, Dec 23 (Just Earth News/IBNS) In its first resolution on Syria since granting the United Nations an enhanced role in seeking to end the five-year-long war, the Security Council on Tuesdaydemanded that all parties, particularly the Syrian authorities, immediately open routes across conflict lines and borders to let in vital humanitarian aid.
Security Council moves to cut off all funding sources for ISIL and other terrorist groups
Dec 18, 2015, at 03:32 pm
New York, Dec 18 (Just Earth News/IBNS) At its first ever meeting at Finance Ministers’ level, the United Nations Security Council on Thursday stepped up its efforts to cut off all sources of funding for the Islamic State in Syria and Iraq (ISIL) and other terrorist groups, including ransom payments, no matter by whom.
Dec 17, 2015, at 02:32 pm
New York, Dec 17 (Just Earth News/IBNS) The Security Council on Wednesday called on all United Nations Member States to do everything in their power to combat human trafficking, especially for sexual purposes, citing the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) and Boko Haram as prime perpetrators.
Security Council urges increased funds to uproot terrorism from Africa's Sahel region
Dec 09, 2015, at 03:21 pm
New York, Dec 9 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Voicing grave concern at terrorist safe havens in Libya and the humanitarian crisis caused by Boko Haram terrorists in Nigeria, the United Nations Security Council on Tuesday appealed for greater international security cooperation and more humanitarian aid to bring stability to sub-Saharan Africa.
Security Council calls for eradicating ISIL safe havens in Syria and Iraq
Nov 21, 2015, at 02:27 pm
New York, Nov 21 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The United Nations Security Council on Friday evening called on all countries that can do so to take the war on terrorism to Islamic State-controlled territory in Syria and Iraq and destroy its safe haven, warning that the group intends to mount further terror attacks like those that devastated Paris and Beirut last week.
Security Council calls for eradicating ISIL safe havens in Syria and Iraq
Nov 21, 2015, at 02:27 pm
New York, Nov 21 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The United Nations Security Council on Friday evening called on all countries that can do so to take the war on terrorism to Islamic State-controlled territory in Syria and Iraq and destroy its safe haven, warning that the group intends to mount further terror attacks like those that devastated Paris and Beirut last week.
Security Council condemns murders of Chinese, Norwegian citizens by ISIL
Nov 20, 2015, at 04:02 pm
New York, Nov 20 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Condemning in the strongest terms the 'heinous and cowardly' murder of Chinese citizen, Fan Jinghui, and Norwegian citizen, Ole Johan Grimsgaard-Ofstad, by the Islamic State of Iraq and Levant (ISIL), the members of the United Nations Security Council on Thursday emphasized that such continued acts of barbarism "do not intimidate them, but rather stiffen their resolve."
Security Council enhances role of UN support office in Somalia
Nov 10, 2015, at 02:15 pm
New York, Nov 11 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The Security Council on Monday approved a successor operation to the six-year-old United Nations Support Office for the African Union Mission to Somalia, known as UNSOA, underlining the role of the new entity to close gaps in UNSOA's ability to deliver and to "consolidate and prioritize its efforts in line with the [Council’s] strategic objectives in the country."
Security Council urges Burundian parties to pursue dialogue
Oct 29, 2015, at 03:16 pm
New York, Oct 29 (IBNS): Renewing its call for all stakeholder Burundian stakeholders to engage in dialogue “and to spare their country and its people further suffering,†the United Nations Security Council on Wednesday voiced its deep concerns about the growing insecurity, the continued rise in violence, and the persisting political impasse there.
Security Council renews mandate of UN mission in Haiti
Oct 15, 2015, at 03:02 pm
New York, Oct 15 (IBNS): The Security Council on Wednesday morning extended the mandate of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) for one year, until 15 October 2016, at the UN Secretary General's recommended force levels of up to 2,370 troops and 2,061 police.