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

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

On his first day holding the presidency of the Security Council, South African Ambassador Jerry Matjila told reporters that he does not expect “in the near future there will be a joint statement on Jammu and Kashmir” in the Council. UNIFEED

Security Council presidential statement welcomes role of United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa in promoting inclusive dialogue at 8618th meeting.

Briefing Security Council, senior officials urge increased international support as Guinea-Bissau prepares for November presidential election at 8614th meeting.

Islamic State in Iraq and Levant still global threat boasting affiliated networks, residual wealth, top counter-terrorism officials tell Security Council at 8605th meeting.

Briefing by Eri Kaneko, Associate Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

A surge in “deliberate” attacks against students, teachers and schools in West and Central Africa has led to a tripling in school closures in the last year and left almost two million youngsters “robbed of an education”, UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said on Friday. UNTV CH / FILE

United States, Iran trade accusations during Security Council debate on causes of conflicts, instability in Middle East at 8600th meeting.

United States, Iran trade accusations during Security Council debate on causes of conflicts, instability in Middle East at 8600th meeting.