"ETHIOPIA"

General Assembly elects 18 member states to Human Rights Council, allowing vote by 3 member states in Article 19 exemption over financial dues at 19th plenary meeting.

Adopting resolution 2438 (2018), Security Council extends United Nations Interim Security Force in Abyei for final time unless parties meet benchmarks at 8371st meeting.

Outstanding issues must be resolved before Democratic Republic of Congo elections, speakers tell Security Council at 8370th meeting.

Continuing commitment critical to overcoming challenges in Colombia peace process, head of United Nations Verification Mission tells Security Council at 8368th meeting.

A joint UN-AU delegation to South Sudan has concluded its three-day visit saying that they hope for a “full cessation of hostilities” and will hold “accountable anyone going the other route.” UNMISS

A joint United Nations-African Union delegation arrived at South Sudan for a three-day to support peace efforts in the country. UNMISS

Noon Briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesman for the Secretary-General.

The battalion of 605 Ethiopian peacekeepers was awarded the UN Medal today in recognition of their commitment to serving the people of South Sudan. UNMISS

United Nations counter-terrorism mechanisms must be flexible, adapt rapidly to fighters’ increasingly creative, diffuse tactics, Security Council hears at 8364th meeting.

Nelson Mandela peace summit concludes with urgent calls for dialogue, tolerance to resolve prolonged conflicts at resumed 5th plenary meeting.