"ARMS CONTROL"

Threats to international peace and security.

The United Nations Under-Secretary-General and High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, Izumi Nakamitsu expressed concern about “reports related to the transfer and use of cluster munitions” to Ukraine. UNIFEED

Non-Proliferation - Security Council, 9367th Meeting

Briefing on Ukraine under the "Threats to international peace and security" agenda item, at Russia's request. Deputy to the High Representative for Disarmament Affairs Adedeji Ebo is the anticipated briefer.

The Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Haiti said that a path for Haitians to engage in dialogue toward restoring democratic institutions in the country has been charted; however, “it will be difficult to move forward without effectively addressing rampant insecurity.” UNIFEED

Security Council Examines Risks of Illicit Weapons Exports, Hears International Instruments Are Paramount, in Debate on Arms Control

The High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, Izumi Nakamitsu, said, “Emanating from any arms transfer is the inherent risk of diversion of the equipment to unauthorized end users.” UNIFEED

Risk of Nuclear Weapons Use Higher Than at Any Time Since Cold War, Disarmament Affairs Chief Warns Security Council Many Speakers Condemn Russian Federation’s Dangerous Rhetoric, Veiled Threats

The High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, Izumi Nakamitsu, told the Security Council that “the risk of a nuclear weapon being used is currently higher than at any time since the depth of the cold war,” and the war in Ukraine “represents the most acute example of that risk.” UNIFEED