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16 February 2016
S/PV.7622
UN Documents
This was a briefing from OCHA head Stephen O’Brien on the humanitarian situation in Yemen. Read more
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1 February 2016
February Programme of Work
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This afternoon, the Security Council adopted its provisional programme of work for February. Venezuela, as Council president this month, has elected to hold two open debates. The first debate will focus on the respect of purposes and principles of the... Read more
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February 2016
Overview
Monthly Forecast
Venezuela holds the presidency of the Council in February. Read more
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February 2016
Notable Dates
Monthly Forecast
Notable Dates for February Read more
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February 2016
In Hindsight: The Security Council in 2015: High Activity, Less Consensus
Monthly Forecast
Deteriorating crises and a more wide-ranging focus on countering terrorism resulted in the Council maintaining the high activity levels of 2014. Although there were no new issues that received the Council’s attention, situations already on the agenda, such as Burundi and Yemen, required greater attention. Terrorism was tackled from several angles, including the financing of terrorism and its impact on migration. Read more
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4 January 2016
The Security Council’s January Programme of Work
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In January, new members—Egypt, Japan, Senegal, Ukraine and Uruguay—begin their two-year term on the Council. Uruguay also takes on the presidency of the Security Council this month. This afternoon, Council members agreed on the programme of work. While the schedule... Read more
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23 December 2015
SC/12184
UN Documents
Council members welcomed the Yemeni parties’ participation in recent peace talks and urged all parties to adhere to the cessation of hostilities and exercise maximum restraint if violations emerge. Read more
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January 2016
Overview
Monthly Forecast
Uruguay has planned an open debate focusing on protection of civilians during its presidency of the Security Council in January 2016. Read more
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January 2016
Status Update
Monthly Forecast
Recent developments on situations covered in this Forecast are in the relevant briefs. Interesting developments on other issues are included in this Status Update of Security Council activity in December 2015. Read more
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January 2016
Protection of Civilians
Monthly Forecast
In January, the Council is planning to hold an open debate on the protection of civilians in armed conflict. The debate is expected to focus on the Secretary-General’s June 2015 report on the protection of civilians and the recommendations in the June 2015 report of the High-Level Implementation Panel on Peace Operations (HIPPO) relevant to the protection of civilians. Although unclear at press time, a presidential statement could be a possible outcome. Read more
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1 December 2015
Security Council’s December Programme of Work
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Today (1 December), the Council adopted its provisional programme of work for December. The US is Council president this month. Besides the regular work of renewing mandates and discussing reports, there may also be a Council mission to Burundi, although... Read more
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December 2015
Overview
Monthly Forecast
The United States will hold the Council's presidency in December. Read more
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December 2015
Subsidiary Bodies
Monthly Forecast
In December, the subsidiary body chairpersons from countries that will be finishing their two-year terms on the Council are expected to brief about their work and experiences chairing sanctions committees and working groups. Read more
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16 November 2015
Open Debate on “Security, Development and the Root Causes of Conflict”
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On Tuesday morning (17 November), the Council will hold a ministerial level open debate on “security, development and the root causes of conflict”. UK Secretary of State for International Development Justine Greening will preside over the debate. Briefings are planned... Read more
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2 November 2015
Security Council’s November Programme of Work
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Council members agreed on their provisional programme of work this afternoon. The UK, as president of the Security Council in November, has chosen to focus on conflict prevention, peace operations and Somalia. On conflict prevention there will be an open... Read more
