"CONSTITUTIONS"

Following the conviction of a former ISIL member by a German court, the Head of the United Nations Investigative Team to Promote Accountability for Crimes Committed by Da’esh / ISIL (UNITAD), Christian Ritscher, told the Security Council that “we can now envision a new landscape in which those who believe themselves out of reach of justice are held accountable in a court of law.” UNIFEED

In a consensus decision aimed at protecting the world from future infectious diseases crises, the World Health Assembly (WHA) agreed to kickstart a global process to draft and negotiate a convention, agreement or other international instrument under the Constitution of the World Health Organization (WHO) to strengthen pandemic prevention, preparedness and response. WHO

With 70 percent of its population below 30 years of age and a peace deal in place, South Sudan has begun drafting its permanent constitution. A two-day workshop on the legislative priorities for youth brought together representatives from Juba. UNMISS

UN Special Representative for Iraq Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert said any unlawful attempts to prolong or discredit the electoral results process in the country, “or worse: to alter the electoral results through for instance intimidation and pressure, can only backfire,” and called on all stakeholders “not to go down that path.” UNIFEED

The fifth national Governor’s Forum opened in South Sudan’s capital Juba on Monday. Its main aim is to bring together leaders from all 10 states and develop mutual priorities designed to advance the quest for a sustainable peace in the world’s youngest nation. UNMISS

National elections mark hard-won victory for Iraq, women candidates, despite recount call, ongoing strife, senior official tells Security Council.

The Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Somalia, James Swan, told the Security Council that ongoing delays in the electoral process in Somalia, “continue to stall progress in other critical areas and hamper the achievement of national priorities beyond the elections.” UNIFEED

Despite election to 14 seats in Somalia’s Upper House, women’s full inclusion crucial for peace, development, briefers tell Security Council.

Security Council adopts presidential statement highlighting importance of preventive diplomacy in maintaining international peace, security.

Security Council adopts presidential statement highlighting importance of preventive diplomacy in maintaining international peace, security.