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November 28
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Africa: Hoping to Bring Security Council in Line With Contemporary Realities [press release]
In the fifth annual debate on the working methods of the Security Council today, speakers acknowledged progress towards more transparency and efficiency in the operations of the... Read more »
November 22
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Egypt: Commending Parties for Ending Week of Violence in Gaza, Secretary-General Tells Security Council, Via Video Link, Now Vital to Address Underlying Causes [document]
Warmly welcoming the ceasefire declared between Israel and Hamas just hours before, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon this afternoon told the Security Council via video link from Tel... Read more »
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Somalia: Unremitting Piracy Off Somalia's Coast Prompts Security Council to Renew 'Authorizations' for International Action for Another Year [document]
Continuing to be gravely concerned by the threat of piracy and armed robbery at sea off the coast of Somalia, the Security Council today renewed for another year the... Read more »
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Congo-Kinshasa: Security Council Hears United Nations Mission in Democratic Republic of Congo, Despite Being 'Stretched', Strives to 'Roll Back Reversals' [document]
A rapidly deteriorating security and humanitarian crisis plaguing hundreds of thousands of civilians in the Democratic Republic of the Congo must be brought to a swift end with... Read more »
November 21
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Congo-Kinshasa: Security Council Demands Immediate Withdrawal of 'M23' Rebels From Congolese City [document]
The Security Council this evening demanded the immediate withdrawal of the armed group known as the 23 March Movement (M23) from the major eastern Congolese city of Goma and the... Read more »
November 20
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Africa: UN Security Council Calls for Continued Focus on Piracy [document]
Acknowledging that international cooperation had helped bring about a sharp reduction in attacks at sea, the Security Council stressed the need for comprehensive action to... Read more »
November 17
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Sudan: Security Council Authorizes Six-Month Mandate Extension Of United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei [document]
Urging Sudan and South Sudan to activate recently agreed border security mechanisms, the Security Council today extended the mandate of the United Nations security mission in the... Read more »
November 15
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Africa: Security Council, Adopting Resolution 2074, Authorizes Renewal of European Union Stabilization Force in Bosnia and Herzegovina to Oversee Peace Accord [document]
Calling on all Bosnia and Herzegovina's political leaders to refrain from divisive rhetoric and make further concrete and tangible progress towards European Union integration, the... Read more »
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Africa: Briefings to Security Council Spotlight Need to Adapt Counter-Terrorism Effort to Ever More Complex Networks Seeking Refuge in Susceptible Regions [document]
With terrorism and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction continuing to pose a serious threat to international peace and security, close cooperation and coordination... Read more »
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Somalia: With New York City Paralysed By Storm, Security Council Meets Under 'Exceptional Circumstances' to Authorize Brief Extension of African Union Mission in Somalia [document]
The Security Council this afternoon, meeting briefly in the wake of the storm that paralysed New York City and closed United Nations Headquarters for three days, authorized the... Read more »
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Africa: Security Council, in Statement, Reaffirms Commitment to Protection of Women in War-Torn Countries, Urges Wider Role for Women's Groups in Peace Efforts [document]
Reaffirming a broad range of commitments to empower and protect women in conflict-affected countries, the Security Council this afternoon called on the international community to... Read more »
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Libya: As Libya Presses Ahead With Political Transformation, Challenges for Newly-Formed Government Will Be Significant but Not Insurmountable, Security Council Told [document]
As Libyans celebrated the first anniversary of national liberation, the formation of a new Government last week boded well for their political transformation, while violent... Read more »
November 9
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Libya: Libya Needs ?Strong Support?, International Criminal Court Prosecutor Tells Security Council [document]
Fatou Bensouda Encourages Libyan Government Not to Grant Amnesty for Crimes Committed During Conflict Read more »
November 8
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Somalia: Security Council Extends African Union Mission [document]
The Security Council this morning reauthorized the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) to maintain its deployment for four months, until 7 March 2013, while deciding to... Read more »
October 25
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Sudan: With Violence Again Flaring in Darfur, Senior United Nations Peacekeeping Official Urges Sudanese Government, Armed Groups, to Recommit to Lagging Peace Process [document]
With renewed violence in Sudan’s Darfur region, including attacks on peacekeepers, the United Nations’ top peacekeeping official called on the parties to engage fully... Read more »
October 22
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Congo-Kinshasa: UN Security Council Condemns Armed Group M23 [document]
Strongly condemning the armed group known as the 23 March Movement, or M23, for its assaults on civilians in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Security Council this... Read more »
October 19
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Africa: Secretary-General Hails International Criminal Court As Centrepiece of 'New Age of Accountability', Urges Enhanced Cooperation With Security Council [document]
Humanity's 'Worst Nightmares' at Intersection of Bodies' Respective Mandates, Court President Declares, Setting Stage for Council Debate on Justice, Rule of Law Read more »
October 17
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Somalia: UN Calls for Support for Govt [document]
With Somalia's nine-year transition complete, upholding its "remarkable" progress, new President, leaner Parliament and calmer security landscape required, now more than ever,... Read more »
October 15
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Mali: Security Council Demands That Armed Groups Cease Human Rights Abuses, Humanitarian Violations in the North [document]
With the humanitarian crisis in Mali deteriorating rapidly, the Security Council today adopted a resolution demanding that all armed groups cease human rights abuses and violations... Read more »
October 10
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Sierra Leone: Security Council Commends Special Court, Urges Support for Final Stages of Work [document]
The Security Council today commended the Special Court for Sierra Leone's important contribution to international criminal justice, as well as its role in strengthening stability... Read more »
September 26
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West Africa: Ban Ki-Moon at UN Meeting on the Sahel [document]
The Sahel is at a critical juncture. Political turmoil, extreme climatic conditions and fragile economies are combining to create a perfect storm of vulnerability. Read more »
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West Africa: Ban Warns of 'Perfect Storm' of Crises Confronting Sahel
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today called for urgent international support for the people and governments of West Africa's Sahel region, warning that the area is at... Read more »
September 25
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Mali: UN Security Council to Consider Regional Intervention Force [document]
The following Security Council press statement was issued today by Council President Peter Wittig ( Germany): Read more »
September 20
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Africa: UN Ready to Impose Sanctions Over Child Soldiers [document]
on Armed Groups Persistently Violating Rights of Children Read more »
September 19
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Somalia: Security Council Welcomes Progress in Somalia That Led to Selection of President, Urges Expeditious Appointment of Inclusive Government, Prime Minister [document]
Unanimously Adopts Resolution 2067 (2012), Noting Completion of Transition; Read more »
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