"JUSTICE"

The UN human rights office (OHCHR) raised fears that “lack of security and chronic impunity” in Darfur leaves it “vulnerable to further serious violence,” following two deadly incidents which reportedly killed 160 people and left 215 injured. UNTV CH

Calling for greater efforts to promote culture of tolerance, General Assembly adopts resolution condemning offences against religious sites.

Special Representative outlines priority areas for progress in Colombia, as Security Council members share concern over continuing deadly attacks.

Head of the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia Carlos Ruiz Massieu told Security Council today “2021 is year five of the 15-year timeframe ambition for the implementation of the entirety of the peace agreement. It is incumbent to ensure 2021 is remembered as the year in which bold steps are taking to bring into fruition the full promise of sustainable peace enshrine in the agreement.” UNIFEED

Briefing the Security Council on the situation in the Central African Republic (CAR), the top UN official in the country Mankeur Ndiaye said the CAR “is at grave risk of a setback in terms of security and peacebuilding,” in the aftermath of the elections marred by violence. UNIFEED

The UN peacekeeping mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) bid farewell to two of its peacekeepers who were killed in attacks last week. MINUSCA

UN political chief Rosemary DiCarlo said, despite UN efforts, “heightened tensions in the Persian Gulf region persist,” and urged “all concerned in the region and beyond to opt for dialogue to address their respective security concerns." UNIFEED

In a press conference, President of the General Assembly Volkan Bozkir shares his impressions of the main part of the General Assembly’s 75th session, which wrapped up on 31 December. He also discusses his priorities and what to expect during the resumed part of the session, which is currently underway.

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