"VASSILY A. NEBENZIA"

The Security Council unanimously adopted a resolution extending the mandate of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) until the end of January 2022. UNIFEED

The Security Council adopted a resolution calling for unhindered access for humanitarian actors in Afghanistan and that Afghans be allowed to travel abroad via any border crossing, including at Kabul airport. UNIFEED

The Security Council on Friday voted unanimously to extend the UN cross-border aid operation in northwest Syria for another 12 months, providing a lifeline for more than 3.4 million people in need, including some one million children. UNIFEED

Security Council extends use of border crossing for humanitarian aid into Syria, unanimously adopting resolution 2585 (2021).

Russian ambassador to the UN Vasily Nebenzia said the cross-border humanitarian operation in Syria is “outdated” and “eventually it will be closed.” UNIFEED

Security Council extends mandate of United Nations Assistance Mission in Iraq, unanimously adopting resolution 2576 (2021). Security Council adopts 2020 annual report to General Assembly. Lack of political horizon on Palestinian, Israeli conflict ‘kills Hope’h, gives room for those not interested in peace, Special Coordinator tells Security Council.

An Arria-Formula informal meeting convened by Mexico discusses the legal scope of Article 51 of the UN Charter against non-state actors in the context of counter-terrorism.

Security Council members participate in a virtual Arria-formula meeting, organised by the Russian Federation, to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the General Framework Agreement for Peace (GFAP) in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

General Assembly debates special procedure for voting during ‘exceptional’ circumstances, defeats motion on ensuring in-person decision-making.

Press Conference by Ambassador Vassily A. Nebenzia, Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation to the United Nations and President of the Security Council for the month of October, on the presidency of the Security Council in October.