UN Documents for Protection of Civilians: Security Council Presidential Statements

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15 March 2002 S/PRST/2002/6 This contained an aide-mémoire to assist Council members in their consideration of protection of civilians issues in peacekeeping operations.
12 February 1999 S/PRST/1999/6 This was the Council's first thematic decision on protection of civilians.
13 July 1998 S/PRST/1998/20 This resolution condemned the massacres, other atrocities and violations of international humanitarian law.
29 June 1998 S/PRST/1998/18 This was the first presidential statement on the issue. It condemned targeting of children in armed conflict and expressed its intention to pay serious attention to children affected by armed conflict.
17 June 1997 S/PRST/1997/34 This statement was on protection for humanitarian assistance to refugees and others in conflict situations.
12 March 1997 S/PRST/1997/13 This was on security of UN operations.