South Sudan: Concerned about thousands cut off by fighting, Security Council urges calm in Wau
Jul 02, 2016, at 03:26 pm
New York, July 2 (Just Earth News): The United Nations Security Council on Friday called for a stop to the fighting in Wau, South Sudan, and urged access for the United Nations and its humanitarian partners to some 9,000 civilians reportedly sheltering in a school and in other parts of the town.
Security Council extends mandates of UN peacekeeping operations in Darfur, Golan and Mali
Jun 30, 2016, at 12:04 pm
New York, June 30 (Just Earth News):The Security Council took action on Wednesday on three United Nations-led peacekeeping operations, extending the mandates of operations in Mali, Darfur, and the Golan Heights.
Sweden, Bolivia, Ethiopia and Kazakhstan elected to Security Council
Jun 29, 2016, at 03:35 pm
New York, June 29 (Just Earth News): The 193 members of the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday elected Sweden, Bolivia, Ethiopia and Kazakhstan to serve on the world body’s Security Council for a period of two years, starting from 1 January 2017.
Security Council strongly condemns DPRK’s ballistic missile launches
Jun 24, 2016, at 03:33 pm
New York, June 24 (Just Earth News): The Security Council on Thursday strongly condemned the ballistic missile launches conducted by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) on 21 June, noting that these repeated acts are in grave violation of obligations under the relevant resolutions adopted by the 15-nation body.
Jun 23, 2016, at 12:07 pm
New York, June 23 (Just Earth News):Sustaining peace requires more coherence and coordination among the United Nations system, the head of the intergovernmental advisory body that supports peace efforts in countries emerging from conflict told the Security Council on Wednesday.
Jun 15, 2016, at 01:17 pm
New York, June 15 (Just Earth News):The United Nations Security Council unanimously adopted a resolution on Tuesday authorizing Member States, acting nationally or through regional organizations, to inspect vessels on the high seas off the coast of Libya they believe are carrying illicit weapons.
Security Council warned of increased risk for international terrorist attack
Jun 09, 2016, at 01:59 pm
New York, June 9 (Just Earth News):The threat posed by ISIL (Da'esh) and its associates remains high and continues to diversify, the top United Nations political official on Wedesday told the Security Council warning of an increased risk of a major international attack.
Jun 07, 2016, at 12:40 pm
New York, June 7 (Just Earth News): The top United Nations official for Libya on Monday told the Security Council about the “tragic†humanitarian situation there, underlining that “personal tragedies and collective suffering†are the consequence of the continued lack of State authority in most parts of the North African country.
Unity at the core of global peace and security, top EU official tells Security Council
Jun 07, 2016, at 12:36 pm
New York, June 7 (Just Earth News):In order to face and overcome the various political and humanitarian crises occurring around the world, working together in a spirit of cooperation and multilateralism must be a priority for both the United Nations and the European Union (EU) – and indeed, all countries worldwide – a top EU official told the Security Council today.
Security Council condemns Al-Shabaab attack on hotel in Mogadishu
Jun 03, 2016, at 03:40 pm
New York, June 3 (Just Earth News)The United Nations Security Council on Thursdaystrongly condemned the deadly attack on 1 June 2016 perpetrated by Al-Shabaab militants on the Ambassador Hotel, Mogadishu.
Jun 03, 2016, at 03:20 pm
New York, June 3 (Just Earth News)At a Security Council debate on Thursdayon sexual violence in conflict, senior United Nations officials stressed that in the past decade, the world has witnessed a fundamental shift in the way the issue is understood and addressed as a peace and security concern.
Security Council strongly condemns recent failed ballistic missile launches by DPR Korea
Jun 02, 2016, at 04:10 pm
New York, June 2 (Just Earth News): The United Nations Security Council has strongly condemned the most recent failed ballistic missile launches by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) on 31 May and 27 and 28 April, reiterating that the Government should refrain from further actions in violation of the relevant Council’s resolutions.
UN chief welcomes region-led meetings of political dialogue for Burundi
May 28, 2016, at 04:42 pm
New York, May 28 (Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Friday welcomed the meetings of the political dialogue for Burundi, held in Arusha, from 21 to 24 May under the auspices of the Facilitator of the East African Community (EAC), Benjamin William Mkapa, former President of Tanzania.
Security Council ends 13-year sanctions regime on Liberia
May 26, 2016, at 02:00 pm
New York, May 26 (Just Earth News):Acknowledging the sustained progress made on rebuilding Liberia after the 1999-2003 civil war, the United Nations Security Council on Wednesday terminated an arms embargo against the country and dissolved the related mechanisms, namely the sanctions Committee and the expert panel.
Somalia: Security Council commends advancements, urges accelerated peace- and State-building
May 25, 2016, at 01:39 pm
New York, May 25 (Just Earth News): The Security Council welcomed the political and security progress in Somalia during a mission to the capital, Mogadishu, on 19 May, where representatives of the 15-member body met with President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, regional leaders, Somali civil society and women's groups.
Security Council demands Boko Haram ‘immediately’ end all violence in Lake Chad Basin
May 14, 2016, at 01:51 pm
New York, May 14 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Deeply concerned at the alarming scale of the humanitarian crisis caused by the activities of Boko Haram in the Lake Chad Basin region, the United Nations Security Council demanded that the group “immediately and unequivocally cease all violence and all abuses of human rights and violations of international humanitarian law.â€
Security Council requests UN panel to propose global framework on countering terrorist propaganda
May 12, 2016, at 01:20 pm
New York, May 12 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Reaffirming that terrorism in all its forms and manifestations constitutes one of the most serious threats to international peace and security, the United Nations Security Council on Wednesday requested its main counter-terrorism subsidiary body to present a proposal by 30 April 2017 for a comprehensive international framework on the matter.
May 05, 2016, at 01:46 pm
New York, May 5 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The cessation of hostilities in Syria must be put back on track, the United Nations political chief on Wednesday told the Security Council, as the UN Emergency Relief Coordinator said “there can be no explanation or excuse†for waging war on civilians, in Aleppo or anywhere else in the crisis-riven country.
South Sudan: Security Council calls on transitional government to implement peace accord
May 05, 2016, at 01:42 pm
New York, May 5 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The United Nations Security Council on Wednesday called on the newly formed transitional unity Government of South Sudan to end the cycles of violence and suffering and fully implement the peace agreement signed by warring parties in August 2015.
UN sanctions: what they are, how they work, and who uses them
May 05, 2016, at 01:38 pm
New York, May 5 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Counter-terrorism and non-proliferation are on the agenda on Wednesday at the Security Council, where at least seven sanctions committees will brief the main United Nations body responsible for maintaining international peace and security. We’ve prepared a quick snapshot covering the basics of UN sanctions and how Sanctions Committees work.
Syria: human toll and suffering are 'sickening,’ UN relief chief tells Security Council
Apr 29, 2016, at 01:42 pm
New York, Apr 29 (Just Earth News/IBNS): With hundreds of thousands of civilians killed, millions of people displaced and countless families torn apart, the UN relief chief on Thursday described the human toll and suffering in Syria as “sickening,†and said the global community should be “ashamed†that this is happening on its watch.
Security Council urges stronger regional approach on eradicating piracy in Gulf of Guinea
Apr 26, 2016, at 01:46 pm
New York, Apr 26 (Just Earth News/IBNS): United Nations officials on Monday reiterated a call for a comprehensive regional framework to eradicate piracy and armed robbery at sea in the Gulf of Guinea, with the Security Council stressing the importance of addressing underlying causes and strengthening justice systems and judicial cooperation in the region.
Somalia: sexual violence must be subject to criminal justice, says UN expert
Apr 26, 2016, at 01:34 pm
New York, Apr 26 (Just Earth News/IBNS): A United Nations human rights expert on Monday called on the Government of Somalia to enhance the capacity of the judiciary and police force in handling cases of sexual and gender-based violence, and to prohibit the handling of such cases by traditional clan elders.
Somalia: Security Council ‘gravely concerned’ over fragile security situation
Apr 23, 2016, at 01:39 pm
New York, Apr 23 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Expressing ‘grave concern’ at the fragility of the security situation in Somalia, the United Nations Security Council has called for progress on the constitutional review process in the country, and for the completion of the Federal State formation process to be accelerated.
More ‘concrete steps’ needed by nations to counter terrorism, Ban tells Security Council
Apr 15, 2016, at 01:30 pm
New York, Apr 15 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Speaking at an open debate on countering terrorism, United Nations Secretary-General on Thursday called on Member States to take more concrete steps to stop fundraising through the smuggling of oil and gas, the illicit trade of cultural artefacts, kidnapping for ransom and donations from abroad.
Security Council renews sanctions against those blocking peace in South Sudan
Apr 08, 2016, at 12:44 pm
New York, Apr 8 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Determining that the situation in South Sudan poses a continuing threat to regional peace and security, the United Nations Security Council on Thursday renewed, until 1 June, its sanctions regime imposed last year against those blocking peace in the war-torn country, including a travel ban and a freeze on their assets.
Security Council requests options on deploying UN police in crisis-torn Burundi
Apr 02, 2016, at 01:51 pm
New York, Apr 2 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Paving the way for enhanced United Nations engagement in Burundi, the Security Council this evening requested Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to explore with the Government and regional actors options for a police deployment “to increase UN capacity to monitor the security situation, advance the rule of law and promote respect for human rights†in the country.
Security Council calls for regional solutions to challenges facing Africa's Great Lakes nations
Apr 01, 2016, at 01:06 pm
New York, Apr 1 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The Security Council on Thursday expressed regret over the limited progress in implementing national and regional commitments under the peace, security and cooperation framework for Africa's Great Lakes region, stressing that signatory States must carry out those obligations in order to achieve lasting peace.
Grim conditions in Syria despite greater access, UN aid chief warns Security Council
Mar 31, 2016, at 02:05 pm
New York, Mar 31 (Just Earth News/IBNS): There are signs of humanitarian progress in Syria with more aid reaching those in urgent need, but conditions remain “dire†throughout the country with only 30 per cent of people in besieged areas reached and even fewer in hard-to-reach areas, the top United Nations humanitarian official said.
At Security Council, UN Women chief urges greater input, visibility of women in peace building
Mar 29, 2016, at 12:58 pm
New York, Mar 29 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Emphasizing the consistent, dependable and universal commitment of women to conflict prevention, the head of UN Women on Monday called for greater efforts to reach the goal of allocating at least 15 per cent of peace building resources to gender equality and women's empowerment.