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Security Council delegates demand justice for perpetrators of sexual violence in armed conflict, urge creation of sanctions designation criterion.

Security Council delegates demand justice for perpetrators of sexual violence in armed conflict, urge creation of sanctions designation criterion.

Speakers discuss two competing draft resolutions on humanitarian situation in Ukraine, as General Assembly resumes emergency special session.

Speakers discuss two competing draft resolutions on humanitarian situation in Ukraine, as General Assembly resumes emergency special session.

In what he described as a “rather depressing update,” UN spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said the humanitarian situation in Ukraine “continues to deteriorate at an alarming pace,” adding that, according to the UN refugee agency, an estimated 1.9 million people have been internally displaced, and more than 2.3 million people have now crossed international borders out of the country. UNIFEED

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet expressed her deep concern about the civilians trapped in active hostilities in numerous areas of Ukraine, and urged all parties to take effective action to enable all civilians to safely leave areas affected by conflict. UNTV CH

As Russian Federation’s invasion of Ukraine creates new global era, Member States must take sides, choose between peace, aggression, General Assembly hears.

As Russian Federation’s invasion of Ukraine creates new global era, Member States must take sides, choose between peace, aggression, General Assembly hears.

Minsk accords have been in ‘intensive care’, Secretary-General notes, as General Assembly discusses Eastern Ukraine developments.

Minsk accords have been in ‘intensive care’, Secretary-General notes, as General Assembly discusses Eastern Ukraine developments.