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  • 13 September 2016 View: S/PV.7768

    Abstract: This was a meeting adopting a resolution on Colombia.

  • 13 September 2016 View: S/RES/2307

    Abstract: This was a resolution approving the Secretary-General’s recommendations on the size, operational aspects and mandate of the UN Mission in Colombia.

  • 9 September 2016 View: S/2016/775

    Abstract: This was a letter in which the Republic of Korea called for tougher sanctions against the DPRK and said it would maintain a “posture of heightened readiness” against further provocations.

  • 9 September 2016 View: SC/12513

    Abstract: This was a press statement that strongly condemned the 9 September test and expressed the intention to immediately start work on a resolution imposing “appropriate measures under Article 41” against the DPRK.

  • 8 September 2016 View: S/2016/771

    Abstract: This was a letter from the DPRK affirming its intention to continue to bolster its nuclear force.

  • 23 September 2016 View: S/PV.7776

    Abstract: This was a meeting to adopt resolution 2310 on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the opening for signature of the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty. Egypt abstained, while all other Council members voted in favour.

  • 23 September 2016 View: S/RES/2310

    Abstract: This was a resolution on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the opening for signature of the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty.

  • 14 September 2016 View: S/RES/2308

    Abstract: This was a resolution which extended UNMIL's mandate, in its current configuration, for an additional three months.

  • 14 September 2016 View: S/PRST/2016/14

    Abstract: This was a presidential statement calling on the international community to continue its civilian and development efforts to assist Afghanistan, ahead of the 5 October 2016 Brussels Conference hosted by Afghanistan and the EU.

  • 14 September 2016 View: S/PV.7771

    Abstract: This was the quarterly debate on Afghanistan.

  • 7 September 2016 View: S/2016/768

    Abstract: This was the report of the Secretary-General on UNAMA.

  • 27 September 2016 View: S/PV.7778

    Abstract: This was a briefing on Somalia.

  • 6 September 2016 View: S/2016/763

    Abstract: This was the report of the Secretary-General on Somalia.

  • 21 September 2016 View: SC/12528

    Abstract: This press statement expressed concern over violent clashes between protestors and security forces that took place on 19 September.

  • 20 September 2016 View: S/2016/803

    Abstract: This was the report of the Secretary-General on UNDOF.

  • 19 September 2016 View: S/2016/793

    Abstract: This was a Panel of Experts report on security threats to the government.

  • 13 September 2016 View: SC/12516

    Abstract: This was a press release concerning the 8 September briefing of the chair of the DRC Sanctions Committee to the Committee members on his 1-6 August visit to the DRC

  • 8 September 2016 View: SC/12512

    Abstract: This press statement expressed members' continued support for the Special Envoy and urged the parties to resume consultations and to recommit to and respect the cessation of hostilities.

  • 31 August 2016 View: S/PV.7765

    Abstract: This was a briefing by the Special Envoy for Yemen.

  • 31 August 2016 View: S/2016/753

    Abstract: This was a report on MINUSTAH which recommended an extension of the mission for another six months without any changes.

  • 16 August 2016 View: S/2016/717

    Abstract: This was from Israel, accusing Hezbollah of developing a terrorist infrastructure in the West Bank and Gaza.

  • 25 September 2016 View: S/PV.7777

    Abstract: This was an emergency meeting called by the P3 on the massive military escalation in Aleppo.

  • 21 September 2016 View: S/2016/806

    Abstract: This was a letter from the Secretary-General, in an exchange of letters with the Security Council, to extend the mandate of the JIM until 31 October 2016.

  • 21 September 2016 View: S/PV.7774

    Abstract: This was a high-level meeting on Syria with the participation of US Secretary of State John Kerry and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.

  • 16 September 2016 View: S/2016/796

    Abstract: This was a report on the humanitarian situation.

  • 15 September 2016 View: S/PV.7772

    Abstract: This was a briefing by Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.

  • 13 September 2016 View: S/2016/784

    Abstract: This was a letter from the president of the 70th session of the General Assembly to the president of the Council and the president of the 71st session of the General Assembly on the changes in the selection process and future improvements.

  • 29 August 2016 View: S/2016/748

    Abstract: This was the 35th OPCW report on chemical weapons.

  • 4 August 2016 View: A/HRC/33/38

    Abstract: This was a report of the High Commissioner for Human Rights on Yemen, reiterating his previous recommendation for an international, independent body to investigate alleged violations in Yemen.

  • 21 September 2016 View: S/2016/807

    Abstract: This was a letter from the Security Council, in an exchange of letters with the Secretary-General, to extend the mandate of the JIM until 31 October 2016.

  • 29 July 2016 View: S/2016/683

    Abstract: This was the summary of the 29 April 2016 meeting on Iraq held by the Security Council's 2242 Informal Expert Group on Women, Peace and Security.

  • 29 September 2016 View: S/PV.7780

    Abstract: This was the regular monthly briefing on the humanitarian situation, with a focus on Aleppo.

  • 28 September 2016 View: S/PV.7779

    Abstract: The Council held a briefing on the protection of health care in armed conflict and the Secretary-General's recommendations on this issue.

  • 28 September 2016 View: SC/12536

    Abstract: Council members issued a press statement that expressed regret at the 26 September announcement by the Federal Indirect Election Implementation Team that the timetable for the 2016 electoral process required a further extension.

  • 11 August 2016 View: A/HRC/33/55

    Abstract: This was the report of the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Syria considered by the Human Rights Council during its 33rd session in September.

  • 29 July 2016 View: S/2016/682

    Abstract: This was the summary of the 29 February 2016 meeting on Mali held by the Security Council's 2242 Informal Expert Group on Women, Peace and Security.

  • 29 July 2016 View: S/2016/673

    Abstract: This was the summary of the 13 July 2016 meeting on Afghanistan held by the Security Council's 2242 Informal Expert Group on Women, Peace and Security.

  • 29 July 2016 View: S/2016/672

    Abstract: This was the summary of the 15 June 2016 meeting on the Central African Republic held by the Security Council's 2242 Informal Expert Group on Women, Peace and Security.

  • 15 October 2016 View: S/2016/869

    Abstract: This was a letter from the US that informed members of missile strikes it conducted on radar facilities following Houthi cruise missile launches at US Navy warships on 9 and 12 October around Bab al-Mandeb.

  • 11 October 2016 View: S/PV.7789

    Abstract: This was a debate on Haiti.

  • 6 October 2016 View: S/PV.7784

    Abstract: This was a briefing on Mali and the absence of concrete progress in implementing the Agreement.

  • 4 October 2016 View: S/PV.7781

    Abstract: This was a briefing on UNAMID.

  • 4 October 2016 View: SC/12541

    Abstract: Council members strongly condemned an attack by Houthi forces on a UAE vessel operating near Bab al-Mandeb straight on 1 October.

  • 4 October 2016 View: SC/12542

    Abstract: This was a press statement condemning the multiple terrorist attacks that occurred earlier that day against MINUSMA, during which two peacekeepers from Chad were killed and others injured.

  • 27 September 2016 View: S/2016/812

    Abstract: This was the Secretary-General’s UNAMID report.

  • 13 October 2016 View: S/PV.7791

    Abstract: This was a meeting on the threat posed by the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant.

  • 13 October 2016 View: S/RES/2313

    Abstract: This was a resolution renewing the mandate of MINUSTAH for six months while maintaining its authorised troop strength at 2,370 military personnel.

  • 10 October 2016 View: S/PV.7787

    Abstract: This was a meeting on the CAR.

  • 6 October 2016 View: S/PV.7783

    Abstract: This was a meeting on Libya.

  • 6 October 2016 View: S/RES/2312

    Abstract: This was a resolution that renewed the provisions of resolution 2240 aimed at disrupting human trafficking and the smuggling of migrants on the high seas off the coast of Libya.

  • 29 September 2016 View: S/2016/824

    Abstract: This was the Secretary-General's report on MINUSCA.

  • 19 October 2016 View: S/PV.7792

    Abstract: This was the regular quarterly open debate on the Middle East.

  • 30 September 2016 View: S/2016/830

    Abstract: This was the third report of the Secretary-General on the threat posed by ISIL.

  • 20 October 2016 View: SC/12560

    Abstract: Council members welcomed the initiative that brought together political leaders, civil society and religious leaders and welcomed the Conakry agreement that resulted from these talks.

  • 14 October 2016 View: S/2016/871

    Abstract: This was a concept note for the annual debate on women, peace and security.

  • 14 October 2016 View: S/2016/867

    Abstract: This was a concept note for the debate on cooperation between UN and regional and sub-regional organisations in maintaining international peace and security.

  • 4 October 2016 View: S/2016/840

    Abstract: This was on the implementation of the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework for the DRC.

  • 29 September 2016 View: S/2016/822

    Abstract: This was the report of the Secretary-General on women and peace and security.

  • 29 September 2016 View: S/2016/819

    Abstract: This was the report of the Secretary-General on the situation in Mali.

  • 7 September 2016 View: S/2016/766

    Abstract: This was the Secretary-General’s report on implementation of resolution 2240.

  • 11 August 2016 View: A/71/4

    Abstract: This was the report of the International Court of Justice.

  • 26 October 2016 View: S/PV.7795

    Abstract: OCHA head Stephen O'Brien delivered a particularly strong statement on Aleppo, provoking unplanned discussion in open chamber by all Council members. Russia, as president of the Council, cancelled the previously scheduled consultations that were to have immediately followed the briefing.

  • 18 October 2016 View: S/2016/873

    Abstract: This was a report on the humanitarian situation.

  • 14 October 2016 View: SC/12554

    Abstract: This called for the implementation of resolution 2303.

  • 11 October 2016 View: S/PV.7788

    Abstract: This was a briefing on the latest MONUSCO report and on the activities of the DRC Sanctions Committee.

  • 3 October 2016 View: S/2016/833

    Abstract: This was on MONUSCO.

  • 29 September 2016 View: S/2016/825

    Abstract: This was the 36th OPCW report on chemical weapons.

  • 19 September 2016 View: S/2016/799

    Abstract: This contained the report of the Secretary-General on options to enable the UN to facilitate the deployment of AU human rights observers and military experts.

  • 8 October 2016 View: S/2016/847

    Abstract: The vote on the Russian draft resolution focused on the situation in Aleppo was 4-9-2. China, Egypt, Russia and Venezuela voted yes and Angola and Uruguay abstained. Nine Council members, including the P3, voted no. Because the Russian draft did not get the 9 positive votes to pass, the negative votes by the P3 were not considered vetoes.

  • 8 October 2016 View: S/PV.7785

    Abstract: This meeting was the vote on the two competing draft resolutions on Aleppo.