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The UN Security Council unanimously adopted a resolution on a humanitarian exception in the UN sanctions regime applicable in Afghanistan. UNIFEED

Security Council unanimously adopts resolution 2615 (2021), enabling provision of humanitarian aid to Afghanistan as country faces economic crisis.

After the UN Security Council failed to adopt a draft resolution on climate and security due to a Russian veto, Irish Ambassador Geraldine Byrne Nason said the Council missed an opportunity to “recognise for the first time the reality of the world we are living in.” UNIFEED

Security Council extends mandate of United Nations Mission in Western Sahara, adopting resolution 2602 (2021) by 13 votes in favour, 2 abstentions.

Security Council extends mandate of United Nations Office in Haiti until 15 July 2022, requests review to improve effectiveness, unanimously adopting resolution 2600 (2021).

Secretary-General António Guterres told the Security Council that the effects of climate change “are particularly profound when they overlap with fragility and past or current conflicts,” and are “complicating efforts to prevent conflict and to sustain peace.” UNIFEED

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

UN High Representative for Disarmament Affairs Izumi Nakamitsu said, “As advances in digital technologies continue to revolutionize human life, we must remain vigilant in our understanding of malicious use of such technologies that could imperil the security of future generations.” UNIFEED

If Syria's key players remain 'more invested in conflict management than conflict resolution', fighting could last generations, envoy tells Security Council.

Despite call for global ceasefire to combat pandemic, deadly conflicts continue, humanitarian chief tells Security Council debate on protecting civilians.