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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Abstract: This was the Secretary-General's report on Burundi.
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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.
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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."
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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.
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Abstract: This was Secretary-General's report on Cyprus.
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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.
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Abstract: This was a statement that condemned the terrorist attack against MINUSMA convoy in region of Timbuktu, killing six Burkinabe peacekeepers.
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Abstract: This detailed the 2206 South Sudan Sanctions Committee's imposition of sanctions (travel bans and assets freezes) on six military figures.
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Abstract: This was a press statement that welcomed the meeting of the participants in the Libyan political dialogue in Morocco.
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Abstract: This was a resolution renewing UNDOF for six months.
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Abstract: This was a resolution renewing the mandate of UNAMID for an additional year.
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Abstract: ICC Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda provided the semi-annual briefing on the Court’s work with respect to Darfur.
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Abstract: This was a press statement condemning the assassination of the Egyptian Public Prosecutor Hisham Barakat.
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Abstract: This was a resolution renewing MINUSMA.
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Abstract: This was a briefing by OCHA on the humanitarian situation.
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Abstract: This presidential statement called on all parties in Burundi to participate in inclusive dialogue to create conducive conditions for the elections.
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Abstract: This was the 21st OPCW report on chemical weapons.
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Abstract: This was the Secretary-General's report on DRC.
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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.
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Abstract: This was a resolution extending the mandate of UNOCI for an additional year.
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Abstract: This was the report on the implementation of the resolution 1701.
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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.
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Abstract: This was a press statement condemning Al-Shabaab’s attack on a humanitarian convoy in Mogadishu.
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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.
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Abstract: This was on developments in West Africa and the activities of UNOWA.
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Abstract: This was the regular monthly briefing on the Middle East, including the Palestinian question.
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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.
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Abstract: This was the Secretary-General’s report on the humanitarian situation.
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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.
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Abstract: This was the report of the Independent Commission of Inquiry on the 2014 Gaza Conflict.
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Abstract: This was a press statement condemning the terrorist attack by the Taliban on the parliament in Kabul.
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Abstract: This was the quarterly debate on UNAMA.
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Abstract: This was a letter from the informal group of like-minded states on targeted sanctions (Austria, Belgium, Costa Rica, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Liechtenstein, the Nertherlands, Norway, Sweden and Switzerland) expressing concern about the risk of a vacancy in the Office of the Ombudsperson of the 1267 Committee if a successor to Kimberly Prost was not appointed in a timely manner.
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Abstract: This was the Secretary-General’s 11th report on the protection of civilians in armed conflict.
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Abstract: This was a press statement condemning the 17 June 2015 terrorist attacks in Sana’a.
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Abstract: Seventy-one member states that strongly believe the protection situation in Syria is getting worse—including the P3 and elected Council members Jordan, Lithuania, Malaysia, New Zealand and Spain—sent a letter to the Security Council expressing outrage at the continued indiscriminate use of weapons, such as barrel bombs.
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Abstract: This was a resolution which added abductions as an additional violation to trigger inclusion of a party in the annexes of the Secretary-General’s annual report.
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Abstract: This was an open debate focused on the Secretary-General’s annual report on children and armed conflict and the issue of abduction of children.
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Abstract: This was the report of the High-level Independent Panel on Peace Operations.
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Abstract: This was a briefing by Herve Ladsous, Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, and the heads of military components of peacekeeping operations.
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Abstract: This was a press statement emphasising the urgency for the Libyan parties to agree on a Government of National Accord.
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Abstract: This was a press statement on the comprehensive review of the implementation of resolution 1540, Council members welcomed the 1540 Committee’s process for the comprehensive review.
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Abstract: This was the semi-annual joint briefing by the chairs of its three counter-terrorism-related committees.
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Abstract: This was from Burundi detailing the new electoral calendar and that Burundi will not postpone the elections further.
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Abstract: This letter transmitted the 17th report of the Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team of the 1267/1989 Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee.
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Abstract: This was a report on UNISFA.
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Abstract: This statement condemned Boko Haram attacks on 15 June in N'Djamena, Chad.
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Abstract: This contained the AU PSC communiqué of 13 June on Burundi.
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Abstract: This was the Compendium of the High-level Review of UN Sanctions.
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Abstract: This was a presidential statement expressing concern at the grave security situation in parts of Central Africa, in particular the ongoing crisis in the CAR and its regional impact, the continuing threat of the LRA and the terrorist activities of Boko Haram.
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Abstract: This was a meeting on the report of the Secretary-General on the situation in Central Africa and the activities of UNOCA.
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Abstract: This was an IAEA report on Iran.
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Abstract: This was the report of the Secretary-General on the situation in Mali.
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Abstract: This was a briefing on the situation in Darfur and the UNAMID report.
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Abstract: This was the report of the Secretary-General on the situation in Afghanistan.
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Abstract: This was a briefing by Special Representative and head of UNOCI, Aïchatou Mindaoudou.
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Abstract: This was a resolution extending the mandate of the Panel for another 13 months until 9 July 2016.
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Abstract: This was the Committee on the Rights of the Child's concluding observations on the report submitted by Israel under article 12, paragraph 1, of the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the sale of children, child prostitution and child pornography.
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Abstract: Condemned indiscriminate attacks on civilians.
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Abstract: This was a briefing on the situation in Ukraine by Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs Jeffrey Feltman and the Deputy Chief Monitor of the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine, Alexander Hug.
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Abstract: This called on all Burundian parties to reach agreement on a new electoral calendar; urging protection of civil and human rights and disarmament of all armed youth groups.
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Abstract: This was a report of the Commission of Inquiry on human rights in Eritrea.
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Abstract: This was a press statement expressing concern with the decision of the government of South Sudan on 29 May to expel Toby Lanzer, the UN Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General/Resident Coordinator/Humanitarian Coordinator for UNMISS.
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Abstract: This was the semi-annual debate on the ICTY and ICTR.
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Abstract: This was the report of the Secretary-General on UNDOF.
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Abstract: This was the final report from the Panel of Experts assisting the 1737 Iran Sanctions Committee.
