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May 2015
Protection of Civilians
Monthly Forecast
In late May, the Council is expected to hold an open debate at ministerial-level on the protection of journalists in conflict situations, which will be chaired by Linas Linkevičius, Lithuania’s foreign minister. UN Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson is expected to brief. Other briefers will include Christophe Deloire, the Secretary-General of Reporters Without Borders, and a journalist from a conflict-affected country. The Secretary-General’s report on the protection of civilians, which is produced once every 18 months, will likely be transmitted to the Council in early June, and thus will not be available prior to the debate. At press time, a resolution was a potential outcome. Read more
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17 April 2015
S/2015/263
UN Documents
This was a letter from Iran outlining a four-point peace plan for Yemen. Read more
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16 April 2015
Open Debate on the Role of Youth in Countering Violent Extremism
What's in Blue
On Thursday 23 April, the Council is expected to convene a high-level open debate on “The role of youth in countering violent extremism and promoting peace,” which will be chaired by His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdulla... Read more
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2 April 2015
S/2015/237
UN Documents
This was a letter from the Secretary-General appointing the Yemen Panel of Experts. Read more
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2 April 2015
Security Council’s April Programme of Work
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Earlier today (2 April) the Council adopted its programme of work for the month. The April programme looks relatively light with 11 formal meetings (nine public and two private with troop-contributing countries) and eight consultations scheduled at press time. Among... Read more
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April 2015
Overview
Monthly Forecast
Jordan will hold the Security Council presidency in April. Read more
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April 2015
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 March 2015. Read more
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April 2015
Women, Peace and Security
Monthly Forecast
In mid-April, Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict Zainab Bangura will brief the Council on the Secretary-General’s report on conflict-related sexual violence. Read more
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26 March 2015
S/2015/217
UN Documents
This was a letter from GCC members on their decision to respond to Hadi’s request to protect Yemen from Houthi aggression. Read more
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22 March 2015
S/PV.7411
UN Documents
This was an emergency meeting on the situation in Yemen, where Special Adviser Jamal Benomar briefed from Doha by video teleconference. Yemen and Qatar, on behalf of Gulf Cooperation Council, also participated. Read more
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3 March 2015
Security Council’s March Programme of Work
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The Security Council began the month of March by adopting a resolution on South Sudan sanctions right after agreeing on its programme of work this morning (3 March). Then this afternoon Council members had consultations on Yemen where they were... Read more
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March 2015
Overview
Monthly Forecast
France will hold the presidency of the Security Council in March. Read more
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March 2015
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 February 2015. Read more
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March 2015
Children and Armed Conflict
Monthly Forecast
In March the Council will hold an open debate on children and armed conflict. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, will brief, along with representatives from UNICEF and the NGO community. Other actors from the field, including possibly a child victim of a non-state armed group, may also participate. Read more
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20 February 2015
S/2015/125
UN Documents
This was the final report of the 2140 Yemen Panel of Experts. Read more
