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  • 29 July 2015 View: S/RES/2234

    Abstract: This resolution extended UNFICYP's mandate for another six months.

  • 29 July 2015 View: S/2015/562

    Abstract: This was a draft resolution, presented by Malaysia, to establish a tribunal for prosecution of those responsible for the downing of flight MH17. Russia vetoed the draft resolution, preventing the establishment of the tribunal. Angola, China and Venezuela abstained.

  • 29 July 2015 View: S/2015/576

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

  • 29 July 2015 View: S/PV.7496

    Abstract: This was a vote on resolution 2234 extending the UNFICYP mandate until 31 January 2016.

  • 28 July 2015 View: S/2015/572

    Abstract: This was the 22nd OPCW report on chemical weapons.

  • 28 July 2015 View: S/PV.7493

    Abstract: OCHA briefed on the humanitarian situation.

  • 28 July 2015 View: S/RES/2232

    Abstract: This was a resolution that extended the mandate of UNSOM until 30 March 2016 and reauthorised AMISOM through 30 May 2016.

  • 28 July 2015 View: S/PV.7494

    Abstract: This was a briefing by OCHA head Stephen O'Brien on the humanitarian situation in Yemen.

  • 27 July 2015 View: A/HRC/30/32

    Abstract: This was the report of the High Commissioner for Human Rights on the situation in the DRC covering period from June 2014 to May 2015.

  • 27 July 2015 View: A/HRC/30/66

    Abstract: The report of the High Commissioner on technical assistance provided in the promotion and protection of human rights in Iraq

  • 27 July 2015 View: SC/11981

    Abstract: This was a press statement that condemned the suicide attack against the Jazeera Palace Hotel in Mogadishu on 26 July.

  • 24 July 2015 View: S/2015/563

    Abstract: Turkey reported to the Security Council that it was taking military action against ISIS in Syria, citing Article 51 of the UN Charter—the right of self-defence under Chapter VII.

  • 23 July 2015 View: S/2015/561

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

  • 23 July 2015 View: S/PV.7490

    Abstract: This was the quarterly open debate on the Middle East with a briefing by Special Coordinator Nickolay Mladenov.

  • 22 July 2015 View: S/PV.7489

    Abstract: This was the regular quarterly briefing on Iraq.

  • 22 July 2015 View: SC/11979

    Abstract: Condemned the ISIS-linked terrorist attack in Suruc, Turkey, a town near the border with Syria.

  • 22 July 2015 View: A/HRC/30/16

    Abstract: This was a report of the Working Group on the Universal Periodic Review.

  • 21 July 2015 View: S/2015/558

    Abstract: This letter transmitted the final report of the Panel of Experts.

  • 21 July 2015 View: S/2015/555

    Abstract: was an exchange of letters between the Secretary-General and the Security Council in which the mandate of UNOCA was renewed until 31 August 2018.

  • 20 July 2015 View: S/RES/2231

    Abstract: This was a resolution that endorsed the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action on Iran.

  • 20 July 2015 View: S/PV.7488

    Abstract: This was a meeting where the Council adopted resolution 2231, endorsing the recently concluded Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, agreed to on 14 July among the P5, Iran, Germany and the High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy.

  • 16 July 2015 View: S/PV.7487

    Abstract: This was a briefing by Assistant Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations Edmond Mulet regarding the joint AU-UN review of UN peacekeeping benchmarks, the AMISOM troop surge and military strategy.

  • 16 July 2015 View: S/2015/554

    Abstract: This was an exchange of letters between the Secretary-General and the Security Council in which the mandate of UNOCA was renewed until 31 August 2018.

  • 16 July 2015 View: SC/11973

    Abstract: This was a press statement that called on all parties to engage with the Libyan Political Dialogue.

  • 15 July 2015 View: S/2015/543

    Abstract: This letter transmitted the concept note for the 30 July 2015 open debate on small island developing states.

  • 15 July 2015 View: S/PV.7485

    Abstract: This was a briefing by Bernardino León, the Special Representative and head of UNSMIL, and from Ambassador Ramlan Ibrahim (Malaysia), the chair of the 1970 Libya Sanctions Committee.

  • 14 July 2015 View: S/RES/2230

    Abstract: This was a resolution renewing the mandate of UNISFA for an additional five months until 15 December 2015.

  • 14 July 2015 View: S/PV.7484

    Abstract: This was a briefing by Special Representative and head of MONUSCO Martin Kobler on the latest MONUSCO report and Ambassador Dina Kawar (Jordan), chair of the 1533 DRC Sanctions Committee, following her visit to the country.

  • 13 July 2015 View: A/HRC/30/4

    Abstract: This was a report on Liberia of the Working Group on Universal Periodic Review.

  • 13 July 2015 View: S/2015/530

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

  • 10 July 2015 View: SC/11967

    Abstract: This was a press statement that welcomed talks between the government of Afghanistan and Taliban representatives.

  • 10 July 2015 View: SC/11966

    Abstract: This press statement supported the implementation of an unconditional humanitarian pause by all parties to start at 11:59 pm on 10 July until the end of Ramadan.

  • 9 July 2015 View: SC/11964

    Abstract: This condemned human rights violations in South Sudan.

  • 9 July 2015 View: S/2015/518

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

  • 9 July 2015 View: S/PV.7482

    Abstract: This was a briefing by Assistant Secretary-General for Political Affairs Tayé-Brook Zerihoun and High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Al Hussein on the situation in Burundi.

  • 8 July 2015 View: S/PV.7481

    Abstract: This was a briefing by Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson and High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Al Hussein on the 20th anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide. The Council voted on a draft resolution to commemorate the anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide, but it was vetoed by Russia and Angola. China, Nigeria and Venezuela abstained.

  • 8 July 2015 View: S/2015/508

    Abstract: This was a draft resolution to commemorate the anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide, but it was vetoed by Russia and Angola. China, Nigeria and Venezuela abstained.

  • 7 July 2015 View: S/2015/515

    Abstract: This was a letter transmitting the decision on the report of the AU Peace and Security Council, adopted by the AU at its 25th session.

  • 7 July 2015 View: S/PV.7480

    Abstract: This was a briefing by the head of UNOWA, Mohammed Ibn Chambas, on developments in West Africa and the Secretary-General’s report on UNOWA.

  • 7 July 2015 View: S/2015/510

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

  • 3 July 2015 View: A/HRC/RES/29/25

    Abstract: This was a Human Rights Council resolution on ensuring accountability and justice for all violations of international law in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem.

  • 2 July 2015 View: A/HRC/RES/29/13

    Abstract: This stressed the importance of an objective assessment of the human rights situation in South Sudan and called for the deployment of a mission "to monitor and report on the situation of human rights and to undertake a comprehensive assessment of allegations of violations and abuses of human rights with a view of ensuring accountability and in complementarity with the African Union Commission of Inquiry."

  • 2 July 2015 View: A/HRC/RES/29/16

    Abstract: This was a Human Rights Council resolution on the grave and deteriorating human rights and humanitarian situation in Syria. The vote was 29 in favour, six against (including Security Council members China, Russia and Venezuela) and 12 abstentions.

  • 2 July 2015 View: S/2015/517

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

  • 2 July 2015 View: A/HRC/RES/29/13

    Abstract: This was a Human Rights Council resolution that requested an urgent fact-finding mission to improve human rights, accountability and reconciliation for South Sudan.

  • 2 July 2015 View: SC/11959

    Abstract: This was a statement that condemned the terrorist attack against MINUSMA convoy in region of Timbuktu, killing six Burkinabe peacekeepers.

  • 1 July 2015 View: SC/11958

    Abstract: This detailed the 2206 South Sudan Sanctions Committee's imposition of sanctions (travel bans and assets freezes) on six military figures.

  • 1 July 2015 View: SC/11957

    Abstract: This was a press statement that welcomed the meeting of the participants in the Libyan political dialogue in Morocco.

  • 29 June 2015 View: S/RES/2229

    Abstract: This was a resolution renewing UNDOF for six months.

  • 29 June 2015 View: S/RES/2228

    Abstract: This was a resolution renewing the mandate of UNAMID for an additional year.

  • 29 June 2015 View: S/PV.7478

    Abstract: ICC Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda provided the semi-annual briefing on the Court’s work with respect to Darfur.

  • 29 June 2015 View: SC/11955

    Abstract: This was a press statement condemning the assassination of the Egyptian Public Prosecutor Hisham Barakat.

  • 29 June 2015 View: S/RES/2227

    Abstract: This was a resolution renewing MINUSMA.

  • 29 June 2015 View: S/PV.7476

    Abstract: This was a briefing by OCHA on the humanitarian situation.

  • 26 June 2015 View: S/PRST/2015/13

    Abstract: This presidential statement called on all parties in Burundi to participate in inclusive dialogue to create conducive conditions for the elections.

  • 26 June 2015 View: S/2015/485

    Abstract: This was the 21st OPCW report on chemical weapons.

  • 26 June 2015 View: S/2015/486

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

  • 26 June 2015 View: SC/11947

    Abstract: This was a press statement condemning terrorist attacks against a chemical products factory in France; a bomb attack in a Shi’a mosque in Kuwait; and gunmen attacking a tourist hotel in Tunisia.

  • 25 June 2015 View: S/RES/2226

    Abstract: This was a resolution extending the mandate of UNOCI for an additional year.

  • 25 June 2015 View: S/2015/475

    Abstract: This was the report on the implementation of the resolution 1701.

  • 25 June 2015 View: SC/11944

    Abstract: This press statement positively took note of the Special Envoy's "principles" for advancing UN-brokered consultations, and reaffirmed the Council's call on Yemeni parties to engage in talks without preconditions.

  • 25 June 2015 View: SC/11945

    Abstract: This was a press statement condemning Al-Shabaab’s attack on a humanitarian convoy in Mogadishu.

  • 25 June 2015 View: S/PV.7472

    Abstract: This was a briefing by Olof Skoog (Sweden) and Antonio de Aguiar Patriota (Brazil), the current and former chairs of the PBC on the eighth annual Peacebuilding report.

  • 24 June 2015 View: S/2015/472

    Abstract: This was on developments in West Africa and the activities of UNOWA.

  • 24 June 2015 View: S/PV.7470

    Abstract: This was the regular monthly briefing on the Middle East, including the Palestinian question.

  • 23 June 2015 View: S/PV.7469

    Abstract: This was a briefing by the chair of the 1737 Iran Sanctions Committee, Ambassador Román Oyarzun (Spain), presenting the quarterly report to the Council on the work of the Committee.

  • 23 June 2015 View: S/2015/468

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

  • 23 June 2015 View: S/PV.7468

    Abstract: This was a briefing by Special Representative Mongi Hamdi on the Secretary-General’s MINUSMA report and the 20 June signing of the peace agreement by the Coordination, thereby completing the signing process.

  • 22 June 2015 View: A/HRC/29/52

    Abstract: This was the report of the Independent Commission of Inquiry on the 2014 Gaza Conflict.

  • 22 June 2015 View: SC/11937

    Abstract: This was a press statement condemning the terrorist attack by the Taliban on the parliament in Kabul.