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Abstract: This was a letter from the Permanent Representatives of France, Italy, Japan, Senegal, Sweden, Ukraine, the UK, the US and Uruguay requesting a meeting on the human rights situation in the DPRK.
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Abstract: This letter transmitted an OPCW report on progress in the elimination of the Syrian chemical weapons programme.
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Abstract: This statement marked the one-year anniversary of the Colombia peace agreement.
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Abstract: This was a letter from the President of the ICTY transmitting the tribunal's assessment report.
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Abstract: This was the Secretary-General's strategic review of the UN mission in Cyprus.
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Abstract: This was the Secretary-General's semi-annual report on UNOCA.
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Abstract: This statement condemned the attack against a MINUSMA detachment in the region of Ménaka, which caused the death of at least three Nigerien peacekeepers, at least one Malian soldier, and injured other peacekeepers.
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Abstract: This statement condemned the attack against a MINUSMA convoy in the region of Mopti, which caused the death of at least one Burkinabé peacekeeper and injured others.
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Abstract: This was a letter from the Secretary-General expressing his intention to appoint Colin Steward (Canada) as his Special Representative for Western Sahara and head of MINURSO.
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Abstract: This was a letter in which the Secretary-General requested the extension of the deadline for the submission of terms of reference for the investigative team to hold ISIL accountable until 20 December 2017.
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Abstract: This resolution was on the tenth anniversary of the establishment of UNRCC, emphasising the Centre's role in preventive diplomacy in the region.
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Abstract: This was a letter from the President of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals transmitting the Residual Mechanism's assessment report.
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Abstract: This was a letter containing the executive summary, observations and full set of recommendations of an independent external assessment of the structure and staffing of UNAMI submitted by the team of experts.
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Abstract: This was an open debate on children and armed conflict.
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Abstract: This was a presidential statement reiterating that the protection of children should be part of a comprehensive strategy to resolve conflict and sustain peace.
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Abstract: This statement condemned the attack against a MINUSMA convoy on the road between Tessalit and Aguelhok, which caused the death of three Chadian peacekeepers and injured two others.
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Abstract: This was the report of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967.
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Abstract: This was a letter from the Secretary-General conveying his positive assessment of the viability and desirability of the role of the UN proposed by the government of Colombia and the ELN.
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Abstract: This was a resolution adopted during the 36th session of the Human Rights Council, convening a high-level panel discussion on violations of the human rights of children in Syria at the HRC's 37th session.
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Abstract: This was a report on the Secretary-General's mission of good offices in Cyprus.
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Abstract: This was a resolution on the revitalization of the work of the General Assembly which decided that on the day of the election in the General Assembly or in the Main Committees, the campaign materials distributed in the General Assembly Hall or in the Committee meeting room shall be limited to a single page of information regarding the candidates.
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Abstract: The Council adopted resolution 2372, which renewed the authorisation of AMISOM.
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Abstract: This was the 2016 elections of four non-permanent members; Poland, Côte d'Ivoire, Kuwait, Peru, Equatorial Guinea and the Netherlands won seats.
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Abstract: Special Coordinator Mladenov briefed the Council on the quarterly report on the implementation of resolution 2334 on Israeli settlements.
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Abstract: This was a statement that regarding the removal of one entity from the sanctions list.
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Abstract: This was was the letter from Russia expressing the position that the exceptional case of the agreement between Italy and the Netherlands to split the term would not set a precedent, arguing that this practice would have a negative impact on the Security Council’s efficiency.
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Abstract: This was the letter from Egypt expressing its understanding that the agreement between Italy and the Netherlands to split the 2017-2018 term would not lay the ground for future practice and would have no legal or procedural implications on future elections to the Security Council.
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Abstract: This was the record of the 2016 elections for the remaining non-permanent member from WEOG.
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Abstract: This was the letter from the chair of WEOG stating that Italy and the Netherlands had agreed to split the term, with Italy serving in 2017 and the Netherlands in 2018, requiring a by-election for the remainder of the term.
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Abstract: This was the record of the 2016 elections of four non-permanent members.
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Abstract: This was the record of the 2016 elections of the non-permanent members for the remaining candidates from WEOG when Italy and the Netherlands announced that they would split the term.
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Abstract: This was a report of the Commission of Inquiry on Syria, which found that ISIL had committed, and continues to commit, the crime of genocide against the Yazidis.
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Abstract: This was a briefing by the ICC Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda on the Court’s work on Darfur.
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Abstract: This was a letter from Canada to the Security Council asking it to establish a mechanism to investigate reports of violations of international law by ISIL in Iraq and Syria.
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Abstract: This was the Council letter taking note of the Secretary-General's proposals to strengthen the Special Envoy's Office in support of the Yemeni parties and peace process.
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Abstract: This was Human Rights Council resolution that established a three-member Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan.
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Abstract: This was a press statement condemning the DPRK's 7 February satellite launch.
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Abstract: Council members condemned the DPRK's nuclear test on that same day.
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Abstract: This was a presidential statement on the protection of civilians.
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Abstract: This was the draft General Assembly resolution on Iran.
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Abstract: This was the record of the 2015 elections of non-permanent members; Senegal, Uruguay, Japan, Egypt and Ukraine won seats.
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Abstract: This report of the Secretary-General was on piracy and armed robbery off the coast of Somalia.
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Abstract: This was a meeting where the Council adopted resolution 2241, adjusting the mandate of UNMISS to support implementation of the “Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan”.
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Abstract: This was a resolution adjusting the mandate of UNMISS to support implementation of the “Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan”. The vote was 13 in favour with two abstentions from Russia and Venezuela.
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Abstract: This was a meeting on human trafficking and migrant smuggling in the Mediterranean, where the Council adopted resolution 2240 authorising the interdiction of vessels used for migrant smuggling or human trafficking on the high seas off the coast of Libya.
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Abstract: This resolution authorised the interdiction of vessels used for migrant smuggling or human trafficking on the high seas off the coast of Libya.
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Abstract: This press statement welcomed León’s announcement of the proposed names for the Presidency Council of the Libyan Government of National Accord.
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Abstract: This letter transmitted the final report on Eritrea of the Monitoring Group.
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Abstract: This letter transmitted the final report on Somalia of the Monitoring Group.
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Abstract: This was the semi-annual debate on Haiti.
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Abstract: This was the Secretary-General's report on implementation of resolution 1559.
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Abstract: This letter concerned the strategic review of UNSOA and concepts for the extension of the SNA support package.
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Abstract: This was from the Council president to the Secretary-General on the appointment of Sidikou as the head of MONUSCO.
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Abstract: This was a press statement that condemned an attack on a MINUSCA convoy which resulted in the death of one Burundian peacekeeper the day before.
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Abstract: This was a brefing on the situation in the DRC and the Secretary-General's report.
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Abstract: This was the report of the special rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Iran.
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Abstract: This was a briefing on the situation in Mali and the report of the Secretary-General.
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Abstract: This was from the Secretary-General to the Council president on the appointment of Sidikou as the head of MONUSCO.
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Abstract: This Human Rights Council resolution requested the High Commissioner of Human Rights to provide Yemen technical assistance in the field of human rights and to assist a national commission of inquiry.
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Abstract: This was a resolution on assistance to Somalia in the field of human rights.
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Abstract: This was on the human rights situation in Sudan.
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Abstract: This was the 1267/1989 Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee listing of four ISIS-affiliated individuals and one individual affiliated with Al-Nusra Front.
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Abstract: This was a concept note circulated by Spain asking member states to focus their interventions at the annual open debate on how the international community can better deliver on women, peace and security commitments.
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Abstract: Was a resolution condemning the violation of human rights in Syria with 29 votes in favour, six against (including Security Council members Russia, China and Venezuela) and 12 abstentions, including Security Council member Nigeria.
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Abstract: The 1267/1989 Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee added one individual to its sanctions list for affiliation with ISIS.
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Abstract: The Council held a ministerial-level open debate on the settlement of conflicts in the Middle East and North Africa and countering the terrorist threat in the region.
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Abstract: The 1267/1989 Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee added four individuals and one entity to its sanctions list for their affiliation with ISIS.
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Abstract: The 1267/1989 Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee added two ISIS-affiliated individuals to its sanctions list, both are French nationals.
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Abstract: The Human Rights Council considered the report of the independent expert on the situation of human rights in Somalia, Bahame Nyanduga, during its 30th session in September.
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Abstract: The 1267/1989 Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee, at the request of the UK, added four individuals, all UK citizens, to its sanctions list for their affiliation as a fighter or a recruiter for ISIS in Syria.
