"INTERNATIONAL LAW"

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

The High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Federica Mogherini told the Security Council “this is a moment in human history when cooperation among nations and the respect of the rules that govern our International systems are more needed than ever.” UNIFEED

Venezuelans must resolve crisis themselves, Security Council delegates agree while differing over legitimacy of contending parties at 8472nd meeting.

Venezuelans must resolve crisis themselves, Security Council delegates agree while differing over legitimacy of contending parties at 8472nd meeting.

A top UN humanitarian official said the UN welcomes all efforts to ease the suffering of people stranded at Syria’s Rukban, however, these efforts “need to ensure that any return or relocation is voluntary, safe, dignified and well-informed, and abides by core protection standards in line with international humanitarian and human rights law.” UNIFEED

United Nations Human Rights office is “concerned by the news from Egypt” where fifteen people have been executed so far this month. UNTV CH

Rising extremism risks eroding viability of two-state solution, top official warns Security Council, stressing need for leadership and political will, at 8466th meeting.

Speakers urge peaceful settlement to conflict in Ukraine, underline support for sovereignty, territorial integrity of Crimea, Donbas region at 67th and 68th plenaries.

Speakers urge peaceful settlement to conflict in Ukraine, underline support for sovereignty, territorial integrity of Crimea, Donbas region at 67th and 68th plenaries.

Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko submitted a petition to UN chief Antonio Guterres signed by “thousands and thousands of Ukrainians” appealing for him to “press on Moscow to release the Ukrainian crew members” detained by Russia near the Kerch Strait in November of last year. UNIFEED