"ARMS EMBARGO"

The Security Council unanimously adopted two resolutions: one renewing the mandate of the UN Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) for one year, and another lifting the notification requirement under the arms embargo. UNIFEED

Underscoring progress in South Sudan’s revitalized peace agreement, Security Council urges country to meet agreed timeframes, tackle renewed violence.

Despite peacekeeping mission’s efforts, security situation worsening in Democratic Republic of Congo, special representative tells Security Council.

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk said his Office will launch a year-long campaign to mark 75 years since the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted. Türk, who this week visited Ukraine, said this miraculous, transformative text is as relevant today as when it was written. UNTV CH

Security Council renews sanctions regime on Somalia, mandate for panel of experts, adopting Resolution 2662 (2022) by 11 votes in favour, 4 abstentions.

The Security Council approved a resolution renewing for one year the Somalia sanctions regime, including the embargo on illicit arms imports. UNIFEED

Countering terrorism in Africa requires preventive approach including respect for human rights, law, Deputy Secretary-General tells Security Council.

The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, warned that unremitting armed violence had precipitated Haiti’s descent into the worst human rights and humanitarian situation in decades. OHCHR

Security Council establishes sanctions regime on Haiti, unanimously Adopting Resolution 2653 (2022).

Briefing Security Council on Central African Republic, mission head voices concern over resurgence of armed groups, despite progress in restoring state authority.