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After Security Council consultations on Israel’s decision to end an international observer force in the West Bank city of Hebron, Palestinian Ambassador Riyad Mansour told reporters that “it doesn’t make sense” for the Council, “which is responsible for international peace and security, and therefore protection of civilians, to remain silent on this issue.” UNIFEED / FILE

High seas crime becoming more sophisticated, endangering lives, international security, speakers tell Security Council at 8457th meeting.

According to a new report from the United Nations refugee agency (UNHCR) released today, while there has been a decline in the number of new refugee and migrant arrivals into Europe, “there has been a sharp increase in the number of deaths at sea.” UNIFEED

Briefing by Monica Grayley, Spokesperson for the President of the 73rd Session of the General Assembly.

Massive displacement, greater competition for scarce resources cited as major risks in Security Council debate on climate-related threats at 8451st meeting.

Massive displacement, greater competition for scarce resources cited as major risks in Security Council debate on climate-related threats at 8451st meeting.

Massive displacement, greater competition for scarce resources cited as major risks in Security Council debate on climate-related threats at 8451st meeting.

A spate of migrant shipwrecks and rescues in the Mediterranean Sea in recent days is evidence that urgent action is required from European States to address the issue, the United Nations said on Tuesday. UNTV CH

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) urged European governments to agree on a region-wide approach to better protect refugee and migrant children who continue to face grave dangers and violations of their basic rights during dangerous sea journeys and on arrival to Europe. UNICEF

In the western Mediterranean, the Spanish Coast Guard yesterday carried out a search and rescue operation, saving 33 lives but recovering 12 bodies, according to UN agencies. UNTV CH