"INTERNATIONAL LAW"

Briefing the Security Council on the situation in Idlib, Syria, Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs Rosemary DiCarlo said, “counter-terrorism cannot overtake obligations under international law to protect civilians and the obligation to strictly observe the principles of distinction and proportionality.” UNIFEED

At the launch of the United Nations Strategy and Plan of Action to combat hate speech today, UN chief António Guterres said, “Hate speech may have gained a foothold. But it is now on notice. We will never stop confronting it.” UNIFEED

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

Security Council presidential statement expresses intention to promote closer ties with League of Arab States at 8548th meeting.

Security Council adopts first-ever resolution on persons reported missing during armed conflict, as speakers call for greater political will to address problem at 8543rd meeting.

Situation in Kosovo fragile after police raid on organized crime leads to arrest, injury of peacekeeping personnel, top political official tells Security Council at 8541st meeting.

A new tech report, “the Age of Digital Interdependence,” was released by the UN High Level Panel on Digital Cooperation, almost a year after the Panel was launched by Secretary-General António Guterres. UNIFEED

“Humanitarians are deeply alarmed by the ongoing hostilities in north-western Syria” where the civilians are constantly under attack by artillery, airstrikes and barrel bombs, the UN Humanitarian Office (OCHA) spokesperson Jens Laerke said today in Geneva. UNTV CH

A Spokesperson for the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) condemned “the rise in anti-Semitic incidents taking place in a number of European countries and the United States.” UNTV CH

Civilian experiences and needs in conflict are critical to creating protection and accountability frameworks, speakers tell Security Council at 8534th meeting.