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  • 8 October 2016 View: S/2016/846

    Abstract: The vote on the draft resolution tabled by France and Spain that called for an end to all military flights over Aleppo was 11-2-2. It had 43 co-sponsors. Russia cast its fifth veto on a Syria draft resolution and China abstained, the first time it has not vetoed a Syria draft resolution alongside Russia. Elected member Venezuela voted no and elected member Angola abstained.

  • 17 October 2016 View: S/2016/870

    Abstract: This letter was from Iraq objecting to the Turkish incursion into Iraqi territory.

  • 17 October 2016 View: SC/12557

    Abstract: This was a press statement on the DPRK's failed ballistic missile launch.

  • 7 October 2016 View: S/2016/843

    Abstract: This report was on the situation with respect to piracy and armed robbery at sea off the coast of Somalia submitted pursuant to paragraph 33 of resolution 2246.

  • 28 September 2016 View: SC/12538

    Abstract: This press statement 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.

  • 26 September 2016 View: A/71/402

    Abstract: This was a report to the General Assembly of the special rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the DPRK.

  • 30 September 2016 View: A/HRC/33/L.30

    Abstract: This is a Human Rights Council resolution strongly condemning the military offensive on eastern Aleppo by forces loyal to the Syrian authorities. It was adopted with a vote of 26 in favour, seven against (including Security Council members China, Russia and Venezuela and incoming member Bolivia) and 14 abstentions.

  • 29 September 2016 View: S/2016/827

    Abstract: This letter contained the report of the Assistant Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Deputy Emergency Relief Coordinator on the implementation of paragraphs 23 and 24 of resolution 2244 on the delivery of humanitarian assistance in Somalia.

  • 16 September 2016 View: SC/12523

    Abstract: The 1518 Iraq Sanctions Committee removed 19 entities from its sanctions list.

  • 6 September 2016 View: SC/12507

    Abstract: The 1518 Iraq Sanctions Committee removed 1 entity from its sanctions list.

  • 30 August 2016 View: SC/12498

    Abstract: The 1518 Iraq Sanctions Committee removed 4 entities from its sanctions list.

  • 12 August 2016 View: SC/12476

    Abstract: The 1518 Iraq Sanctions Committee removed 2 entities from its sanctions list.

  • 31 October 2016 View: S/RES/2314

    Abstract: Extended the mandate of the UN-OPCW Joint Investigative Mechanism to 18 November 2016.

  • 28 October 2016 View: SC/12569

    Abstract: Condemned the attack on a school complex in Haas village, Idlib governorate, on 26 October, which killed at least 22 children and teachers, and on a school in the western part of Aleppo on 28 October, which killed a number of children, and called for impartial investigations.

  • 28 October 2016 View: SC/12568

    Abstract: Condemned a mortar shelling on 28 October of the Embassy of the Russian Federation in Damascus.

  • 26 October 2016 View: S/PV.7794

    Abstract: The Council convened for a private meeting to receive a briefing from the President of the ICJ, Judge Ronny Abraham (France)

  • 25 October 2016 View: S/PV.7793

    Abstract: The Secretary-General and the head of UN Women, Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, briefed the Council at the annual open debate on women, peace and security where member states considered the Secretary-General’s latest report on the issue.

  • 21 October 2016 View: S/2016/888

    Abstract: This was the fourth report of the UN-OPCW Joint Investigative Mechanism.

  • 11 November 2016 View: S/2016/959

    Abstract: This was a letter requesting extensions of the terms of ICTY judges.

  • 5 October 2016 View: S/2016/841

    Abstract: This was a letter from Residual Mechanism President Judge Meron on Judge Akay’s arrest and ongoing detention in Turkey.

  • 23 November 2016 View: S/PV.7819

    Abstract: This was a briefing by the co-leads of the visiting mission to the DRC.

  • 19 November 2016 View: S/2016/948

    Abstract: This was a letter with the terms of reference for the visiting mission to the DRC.

  • 17 November 2016 View: S/2016/975

    Abstract: This was the Residual Mechanism’s assessment report.

  • 17 November 2016 View: S/2016/976

    Abstract: This was the ICTY’s assessment report.

  • 4 November 2016 View: S/2016/931

    Abstract: This was the report of the Secretary-General on the implementation of Security Council resolution 1701.

  • 2 November 2016 View: S/PV.7800

    Abstract: This was a briefing by the Special Envoy to the Great Lakes Region, Said Djinnit, followed by consultations, on the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework and other developments in the region.

  • 1 November 2016 View: S/PRST/2016/15

    Abstract: This was a presidential statement welcoming the election of President Michel Aoun in accordance with the Lebanese constitution and stressing that the formation of a unity government and the election of a parliament by May 2017 are critical for Lebanon’s stability.

  • 21 October 2016 View: S/2016/882

    Abstract: This was the semi-annual report of the Secretary-General on the implementation of Security Council resolution 1559.

  • 15 November 2016 View: S/RES/2318

    Abstract: This was a resolution renewing the mission’s mandate for six months.

  • 9 November 2016 View: S/PV.7804

    Abstract: This was a briefing on Iraq.

  • 7 November 2016 View: SC/12579

    Abstract: This was a press statement condemning an attack on a complex near Douentza, in the centre of Mali, during which two Malian civilians and one Togolese MINUSMA peacekeeper were killed.

  • 3 November 2016 View: S/PRST/2016/16

    Abstract: This was a presidential statement that strongly condemned repeated ceasefire violations in Mali over the last few months and urged the parties to expeditiously carry out all their commitments under the 2015 Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation.

  • 25 October 2016 View: S/2016/897

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

  • 21 October 2016 View: S/2016/885

    Abstract: This was the Secretary-General’s report on Iraq/Kuwait missing persons and property.

  • 16 November 2016 View: S/PV.7812

    Abstract: This was a meeting adopting a presidential statement on the CAR.

  • 16 November 2016 View: S/PRST/2016/17

    Abstract: This was a presidential statement encouraging contributions at the international donors’ conference in Brussels on 17 November to support stabilisation and development in the CAR.

  • 7 November 2016 View: S/PV.7802

    Abstract: This was a ministerial-level open debate on “Peace operations—facing asymmetric threats”.

  • 27 October 2016 View: S/2016/927

    Abstract: This was a concept note circulated by Senegal prior to the open debate on “Peace operations—facing asymmetric threats”.

  • 8 November 2016 View: S/RES/2315

    Abstract: This was a resolution renewing the authorisation of EUFOR ALTHEA for an additional year.

  • 8 November 2016 View: S/PV.7803

    Abstract: This was the semi-annual debate on Bosnia and Herzegovina.

  • 28 October 2016 View: S/2016/911

    Abstract: This was the report on the implementation of the Peace Agreement on Bosnia and Herzegovina.

  • 7 October 2016 View: S/2016/919

    Abstract: This was the report on Somalia of the Monitoring Group on Somalia and Eritrea.

  • 29 November 2016 View: S/PV.7807

    Abstract: This was a meeting to adopt resolution 2317 on Somalia and Eritrea sanctions with ten votes in favour.

  • 10 November 2016 View: S/RES/2317

    Abstract: This was a resolution on Somalia and Eritrea sanctions with ten votes in favour.

  • 9 November 2016 View: S/PV.7805

    Abstract: This was a meeting to adopt a resolution reauthorising Somalia anti-piracy measures.

  • 9 November 2016 View: S/RES/2316

    Abstract: This was a resolution reauthorising Somalia anti-piracy measures.

  • 7 October 2016 View: S/2016/920

    Abstract: This was the report on Eritrea of the Monitoring Group on Somalia and Eritrea.

  • 4 October 2016 View: S/2016/891

    Abstract: This was a Secretary-General's letter to the Security Council on the mandate of the Special Envoy for the Great Lakes Region.

  • 16 November 2016 View: S/PV.7811

    Abstract: This was the quarterly briefing on Kosovo.

  • 15 November 2016 View: S/2016/968

    Abstract: This was a report on the assessment mission to Liberia.

  • 10 November 2016 View: S/2016/952

    Abstract: This was the report of the Secretary-General on United Nations policing.

  • 10 November 2016 View: S/PV.7808

    Abstract: This was the annual briefing by the heads of police components on the role of policing in UN peace operations.

  • 8 November 2016 View: S/2016/947

    Abstract: This was a concept note circulated by Senegal for the annual briefing by the heads of police components on the role of policing in UN peace operations.

  • 21 October 2016 View: S/2016/892

    Abstract: This was a letter by the President of the Security Council to the Secretary-General concerning the mandate of the Special Envoy for the Great Lakes Region.

  • 14 September 2016 View: S/PV.7770

    Abstract: This was a vote on resolution 2288.

  • 10 November 2016 View: S/2016/949

    Abstract: This was a report on human trafficking.

  • 26 October 2016 View: S/2016/901

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

  • 18 November 2016 View: SC/12596

    Abstract: This statement called on the government of South Sudan to address increasing hate speech and ethnic violence and to promote reconciliation.

  • 17 November 2016 View: S/PV.7813

    Abstract: This was a briefing on cooperation between the UN and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation focused on enhancing the existing strategic partnership in the area of countering extremist ideology.

  • 15 November 2016 View: S/2016/963

    Abstract: This was the South Sudan Sanctions Committee’s mid-term report.

  • 11 November 2016 View: S/2016/965

    Abstract: This was a concept note circulated by Senegal for the briefing on cooperation between the UN and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation.

  • 10 November 2016 View: S/2016/951

    Abstract: This was an UNMISS report.

  • 31 October 2016 View: A/C.3/71/L.23

    Abstract: This was a General Assembly resolution on the human rights situation in the DPRK adopted by the Third Committee on 15 November 2016.

  • 18 November 2016 View: S/PV.7816

    Abstract: This was a debate on “Strengthening the UN-AU partnership in peace and security”.

  • 17 November 2016 View: S/RES/2319

    Abstract: Renewed the mandate of the UN-OPCW Joint Investigative Mechanism for a further year.

  • 10 November 2016 View: S/2016/966

    Abstract: This was a concept note circulated by Senegal for the debate on “Strengthening the UN-AU partnership in peace and security”.

  • 1 November 2016 View: S/2016/924

    Abstract: This was the Executive Summary of the report of the special independent investigation into the July 2016 violence in Juba.

  • 31 October 2016 View: S/PV.7797

    Abstract: This was a briefing by Special Envoy for Yemen Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed, OCHA head Stephen O’Brien and World Food Programme regional director Muhannad Hadi.

  • 7 October 2016 View: A/71/439

    Abstract: This was a report from the Secretary-General on the human rights situation in the DPRK.

  • 22 September 2016 View: S/2016/809

    Abstract: This was a letter from the Secretary-General to the president of the Security Council transmitting a joint UN-AU review of mechanisms currently available to finance and support AU peace support operations authorised by the Council.