Overview

In June, the US will have the presidency of the Council.

At time of writing, no agreement on any thematic meeting of the Council had been reached. However, it seems that the possibility of a topic related to violence against women is under discussion. This could lead to an open debate in June on the impact in various conflict situations on the Council agenda of the recommendations in resolution 1325 on women, peace and security.

A public session on the Middle East, in accordance with normal practice, is expected. A briefing, followed by consultations, is likely—although the format will depend on developments.

Open meetings are also likely on:

• Darfur/Sudan (briefing by the ICC prosecutor followed by consultations);
• The Council visiting mission to Africa (Darfur/Sudan, Chad and Somalia may be the main focus);
• Golan Heights (renewal of the UNDOF mandate);
• Cyprus (renewal of the UNFICYP mandate);
• Lebanon (renewal of the UNIIIC mandate);
• Iraq (briefings on MNF mandate);
• International Tribunals (briefings from ICTY and ICTR);
• Counter-terrorism (reports from the 1267 and 1540 Committees and renewal of the mandate for the 1267 Monitoring Team);
• Liberia (briefing and renewal of the Panel of Experts);
• Guinea Bissau (briefing);
• Iran (briefing from the chair of the Sanctions Committee); and
• Somalia (to adopt a draft resolution on piracy issues).

In addition, consultations are possible on:

• UN Office in West Africa (review of the Secretary-General’s report);
• Iran (developments arising from the recent IAEA report);
• Uganda (a briefing from Special Envoy Joaquim Chissano has been expected for some time);
• Myanmar (briefing on the way ahead for the Secretary-General’s good offices mission in the aftermath of the referendum on the new constitution);
• Kosovo (in light of the expected report from the Secretary-General and entry into force of the Kosovo constitution);
• CAR (in light of the expected report from Secretary-General);
• Iraq/Kuwait (consideration of the report on missing persons and property from the invasion of Kuwait in August 1990); and
• Georgia (following up the closed Council meeting on 30 May).

Full forecast