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Outgoing UN human rights chief Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein said he did not seek a second term after it became “clear” to him that the permanent five members of the Security Council would not support him over his criticism of those countries. UNIFEED / FILE

After a vote by the United Nations General Assembly in New York, former two-time President of Chile, Michelle Bachelet, has officially been appointed as High Commissioner for Human Rights, effective from 1 September. UNIFEED / FILE

Briefing Security Council, Special Envoy for Burundi says new constitution, president’s actions create opportunity to end political crisis at 8325th meeting.

The UK ambassador to the United Nations, together with the US and other European members of the Security Council called on Russia “to implement fully its obligations” and withdraw its troops from South Ossetia in Georgia. UNIFEED

With 22 million people requiring aid in Yemen, Special Envoy calls for political consultations in Geneva, as delegates advocate continued Security Council unity at 8323rd meeting.

More than 7,000 children killed or maimed since outbreak of Syria Crisis in 2011, Secretary-General’s Special Representative tells Security Council at 8320th meeting.

Briefing Security Council on Colombia, Special Representative underlines progress in peace accord, while also voicing concern over deadly acts of violence at 8319th meeting.

Distrust still weighs on Democratic Republic of Congo electoral process, Special Representative says in briefing to Security Council at 8318th meeting.

Briefing by Stephane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

Outbreak of new Israel-Hamas conflict ‘Almost a certainty’, Special Coordinator for Middle East Peace Process warns Security Council at 8316th meeting.