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Briefing the Security Council via video teleconference, the Secretary-General’s Special Representative and Head of the UN Support Mission in Libya, Ghassan Salamé, said the situation in the country “has reached a crucial juncture,” as it aims “to pivot to stability and a political compact which will enable an end to the crisis.” UNIFEED

On the fifth anniversary of Russia’s annexation of Crimea, Russian Ambassador Dmitry Polyanskiy said his government has “nothing to be ashamed of,” and noted that for the past three days there have been “festivities in Crimea and the rest of Russia.” UNIFEED

The Special Representative and head of the UN Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO), Leila Zerrougui said she hoped that the new government team would soon be installed, noting that the expectations of the Congolese population "are immense." UNIFEED

Briefing by Stephane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

Women’s participation in exercising political power cannot be disputed, says General Assembly President, opening High-Level Event.

European Union investing ‘as never before’ in cooperation with United Nations system, High Representative tells Security Council at 8482nd meeting.

General Assembly President María Fernanda Espinosa told delegates to the annual summit of women activists at UN Headquarters in New York that there has been a regression in the number of women leaders around the world. UNIFEED

The proportion of women ministers globally is at an all-time high, while the overall representation of women in political decision-making is also on a rise, according to the 2019 edition of the biennial IPU-UN Women map of Women in Politics.UNIFEED

Tribal massacres in Western Democratic Republic of the Congo involving horrific attacks on women and children last December may amount to crimes against humanity, UN investigators said on Monday. UNTV CH

Success of Afghanistan peace process will depend on international support for local efforts, Special Representative tells Security Council at 8481st meeting.