"DARFUR"

Despite implementation of peace agreement, insecurity persists in darfur, Sudan Sanctions Committee Chair tells Security Council.

Informal comments to the media by Volker Perthes, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Sudan and Head of the United Nations Integrated Transition Assistance Mission, on the situation in Sudan.

Volker Perthes, Head of the United Nations Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in Sudan (UNITAMS) said the country’s transition continued to see progress as well as setbacks and challenges. UNIFEED

As Sudan makes headway in transition to democracy, Security Council delegates urge sustained support for tackling causes of intercommunal fighting.

Secretary-General António Guterres told the Security Council that the drawdown of UN peacekeeping missions is “a moment of heightened risk,” but stressed that “their missions are never intended to be permanent." UNIFEED

In post-conflict states, engagement with local actors must continue through transition period and beyond, Secretary-General tells Security Council.

UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi, called for concerted efforts to find lasting solutions for nearly seven million forcibly displaced people from Sudan and South Sudan, following the conclusion of a three-day visit to the two countries. UNHCR

Noon briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

Security Council adopts presidential statement recognizing progress to advance peace, security in Darfur following hybrid operation drawdown.

Press Conference by T. S. Tirumurti, Permanent Representative of India to the United Nations and President of the Security Council, on the programme of Work for the month of August.