"CIVILIAN PROTECTION"

Negotiated political settlement only way to end war, ‘turn the tide’ in Yemen, Special Envoy tells Security Council.

Sudan must deliver long-awaited justice by ending impunity for atrocity crimes in Darfur, International Criminal Court Prosecutor tells Security Council.

Unanimously adopting resolution 2578 (2021), Security Council renews authorization to inspect vessels suspected of violating Libya arms embargo. Security Council extends Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in Sudan, unanimously adopting resolution 2579 (2021). Syria yet to fulfil Chemical Weapons Convention obligations, top United Nations officials tell Security Council, as members spar over ‘objectivity’.

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

UN humanitarian chief Mark Lowwcock told the Security Council, “accountability for violations must be systematic and universal, because what is not punished is encouraged,” adding that “we have the laws and the tools to protect civilians from harm in armed conflicts. It’s time that all States and parties to conflict apply them.” UNIFEED

Informal comments to the media by Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Hussain Qureshi, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, on he situation in the State of Palestine, in the General Assembly Media Stakeout (20 May 2021).

Amid Sudan’s transition process, intercommunal conflict, violence against women present threat to nation’s stability, Mission Head tells Security Council.

Sahel force vital in fight against extremist armed groups, Peace Operations Chief tells Security Council, calling for increased funding.

Following Security Council Open debate, informal comments to the media by the Permanent Representatives of China, Norway and Tunisia on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question.

Permament Representative of Estonia Sven Jürgenson reads press elements on the Middle East Process following the Security Council VTC briefing on Yemen.