"CONSTRUCTION"

UN Secretary-General António Guterres said a nightmare was unfolding in Afghanistan and stressed that “freezing temperatures and frozen assets are a lethal combination” for the Afghan people. UNIFEED

Economic sanctions on Mali tightened as West African leaders reject proposed timetable for presidential election, Special Representative tells Security Council.

Syria’s declaration of compliance with Chemical Weapons Convention still inaccurate due to persisting gaps, inconsistencies, top disarmament official tells Security Council.

Representatives of Albania, Brazil, Gabon, Ghana, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) took part of an installation ceremony of their national flags, as newly elected non-permanent members of the Security Council. UNIFEED

With support, refugees in Cote d’Ivoire are starting to rebuild businesses affected by the economic slowdown caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. UNHCR

The Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, Tor Wennesland expressed his continued concern over recent developments in the occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem, and in particular the deteriorating security situation. UNIFEED

Security Council reauthorizes African Union Mission in Somalia for three months, unanimously adopting resolution 2614 (2021).

If left unchecked, rising violence, unilateral activities in Occupied Palestinian Territory could undermine fragile stability, briefer warns Security Council.

Security Council extends mandate of United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei, unanimously adopting resolution 2609 (2021).

Presenting an oral update on the situation of human rights in Afghanistan, Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights Nada Al-Nashif said, Afghans in vulnerable situations “are being pushed to take desperate measures, including child labour, the marriage of children to ensure their survival, and – according to some reports – even the sale of children.” OHCHR