"ROSEMARY A. DICARLO"

Consequences of not acting now to end violence in Ethiopia’s Tigray region could Be ‘disastrous’, warns Under-Secretary-General, briefing Security Council.

Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs Rosemary A. DiCarlo told the Security Council that ongoing negotiations in Vienna “offer a critical opportunity for both the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran to return to the full and effective implementation” of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) and of Security Council resolution 2231, stressing that it was “essential that all Member States promote a conducive environment and avoid any action that may have a negative impact on these ongoing diplomatic efforts, as well as on regional stability.” UNIFEED

Amid ongoing talks to fully restore 2015 nuclear deal, United States should lift or waive sanctions against Iran, political affairs chief tells Security Council.

Informal meeting of the plenary to hear a briefing by the Secretary-General on the situation in the Syrian Arab Republic, including developments on the implementation of Security Council resolution 2254 (2015), on the humanitarian situation and on human rights.

UN political chief Rosemary DiCarlo said women are essential to identifying “durable and inclusive political solutions that can lead to sustainable peace,” but stressed that “comprehensive, long-term efforts are needed from all stakeholders” to overcome the obstacles to their participation. UNIFEED

Eastern Ukraine situation will remain fragile without means to calm mounting tensions, Under-Secretary-General tells Security Council.

Risk of instability, tension growing, amid glaring inequalities in global COVID-19 recovery, top United Nations officials warn Security Council.

UN political affairs chief Rosemary DiCarlo told the Security Council that the COVID-19 pandemic “has hindered diplomatic action and complicated our peace-making efforts," adding that “by exacerbating existing fragilities, it has amplified the prevention challenge” and “made the steps needed to address that challenge more urgent.” UNIFEED

Top official hails Charter drafters’ enshrinement of regional bodies as peace partners for United Nations, in briefing to Security Council.

UN political chief Rosemary DiCarlo said, despite UN efforts, “heightened tensions in the Persian Gulf region persist,” and urged “all concerned in the region and beyond to opt for dialogue to address their respective security concerns." UNIFEED