"INTERNATIONAL LAW"

20 years after adopting landmark anti-terrorism resolution, Security Council resolves to strengthen international response against heinous acts, in Presidential Statement.

Police in Peru used unnecessary and excessive force when faced with mass protests between 9 and 15 November 2020, according to a UN Human Rights Office report published on 12 January that stresses the failure of security forces to comply with international human rights norms and standards. UNTV CH

Syria’s initial declaration on chemical weapons stockpiles not ‘accurate and complete’, top disarmament official tells Security Council.

A flag Installation ceremony of the newly elected non-permanent members to the Security Council for the term 2021-2022 - Mexico, India, Ireland, Kenya, and Norway - took place today at UN Headquarters. UNIFEED

Security Council terminates mandate of African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur, unanimously adopting resolution 2559 (2020).

Press briefing by Christoph Heusgen, Permanent Representative of Germany to the United Nations on Germany’s term on the Security Council, which comes to an end on 31 December 2020.

Top official on Middle East peace process spotlights continued violence, settlement activities in briefing to Security Council.

Using advisory opinions would bolster links between Security Council, World Court, strengthen rule of law, Chief Justice says in open debate.

Nationwide ceasefire, progress on constitution vital to political solution in Syria, Special Representative tells Security Council.

Adopting 29 legal texts, General Assembly reaffirms Sixth Committee’s vital role in progressive development of international law.