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  • 29 August 2014

    S/PRST/2014/18

    UN Documents

    This presidential statement expressed grave concern about the deterioration the security situation in Yemen in light of the actions taken by the Houthis. Read more

  • September 2014

    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 August 2014. Read more

  • September 2014

    Counter-Terrorism

    Monthly Forecast

    In September, the Council expects to hold a summit meeting on the threat posed by foreign terrorist fighters. The US is President of the Council for the month, and US President Barack Obama will chair the meeting with the Secretary-General expected to brief on the effect of this issue on current conflicts and the efforts by the UN to address it. The adoption of a resolution is the likely outcome. Read more

  • September 2014

    Children and Armed Conflict

    Monthly Forecast

    In September the Council will hold an open debate to discuss the latest report of the Secretary-General on children and armed conflict (S/2014/339). Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict Leila Zerrougui, Deputy Executive Director of UNICEF Yoka Bradt and a representative from the Department of Peacekeeping Operations are expected to speak.  Read more

  • 27 August 2014

    A/HRC/27/44

    UN Documents

    This was a report on the human rights situation in Yemen. Read more

  • 26 August 2014

    Adoption of a Resolution Modifying Libya Sanctions Regime

    What's in Blue

    The Security Council is set to adopt a resolution modifying the Libya sanctions regime and strengthening the exemption procedure with respect to the arms embargo currently in place. The draft resolution was circulated on Friday (22 August) by the UK... Read more

  • 19 August 2014

    Briefing on the Council Visiting Mission to Europe and Africa

    What's in Blue

    This afternoon, the Security Council is expected to hold a public briefing on its 8-14 August visiting mission to Europe and Africa. One of the co-leaders of each leg of the trip will brief -Australia on Belgium, Chile on the... Read more

  • 4 August 2014

    Council’s August Programme of Work

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    August, once considered a quiet month for the Security Council, is likely to be busy this year. On its programme of work for August, the Security Council has included one open debate, two debates, ten briefings, fifteen consultations, two adoptions,... Read more

  • August 2014

    Overview

    Monthly Forecast

    The UK will hold the presidency of the Council in August. An open debate on the role of the Security Council in conflict prevention, with briefings by Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay, is planned.... Read more

  • 29 July 2014

    First Public Wrap-up Session Since 2005

    What's in Blue

    On 30 July, the Security Council will hold a “wrap-up session” for the month of July during which Rwanda held the Council presidency. The meeting will be held under the agenda item “Implementation of Note S/2010/ 507 (Wrap-up Session)” with... Read more

  • 11 July 2014

    SC/11470

    UN Documents

    This press statement expressed grave concern about the serious deterioration of the security situation in Yemen in the light of the violence in Amran. Read more

  • July 2014

    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 June 2014. Read more

  • July 2014

    In Hindsight: Sanctions

    Monthly Forecast

    The Council has recently demonstrated renewed activity in using sanctions as a tool for maintaining international peace and security. With the adoption of resolution 2140 concerning Yemen on 26 February 2014, the Council reached an all-time high number of concurrent sanctions regimes: 15. Some Council members and observers, however, have recognised that there remains considerable room for improvement in UN sanctions design and implementation. Read more

  • July 2014

    Israel/Palestine

    Monthly Forecast

    Special Coordinator Robert Serry will brief the Council during its quarterly open debate on the Middle East. Issues likely to be raised include the lack of a credible path toward a political solution, Fatah-Hamas reconciliation, East Jerusalem, Israeli settlement expansion, the disproportionate Israeli military response to the disappearance of three Israeli teenagers in the West Bank and Palestinian prisoners in Israeli administrative detention. Read more

  • 20 June 2014

    Political Affairs Chief to Brief on Middle East and Terrorism in the Region

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    On Monday (23 June), Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs Jeffrey Feltman will brief the Council during its monthly consideration of the Middle East. His public comments will likely focus on the current crisis challenging the nascent Fatah-Hamas reconciliation and unity government... Read more