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Resolutions concerning multidimensional impact of COVID-19 on African countries, pushing back session closing date, among texts adopted by General Assembly.

Joint Stakeout by Security Council Members immediately following the Security Council Consultations.

Adopting resolution 2588 (2021) by 14 votes in favour, 1 abstention, Security Council extends mandate of expert panel on Central African Republic, renews arms embargo.

One third of Afghans are experiencing acute malnutrition, while half of the population in in humanitarian need, the UN top official in the country said on Thursday, calling for more funds to aid Afghanistan’s population. UNIFEED

Security Council renews mandate of United Nations Disengagement Observer Force for six months, renews sanctions on Democratic Republic of the Congo, sets 5 November as election date to fill International Court of Justice vacancy, renews mandate of Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali. Senior peacekeeping official warns Security Council of chronic divisive rhetoric, genocide denial in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

The Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process Tor Wennesland urged all sides "to refrain from unilateral steps and provocations," and "take steps to reduce tensions” in Gaza, adding that “everyone must do their part to facilitate ongoing discussions to stabilize the situation on the ground and avoid another devastating escalation in Gaza.” UNIFEED

One month into ‘fragile’ ceasefire in Gaza, maximum restraint remains crucial, Special Coordinator tells Security Council, citing new Israeli Government.

The spokesperson for Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) reiterated “its strong condemnation of the arrest of President Bah N’Daw, and Prime Minister, Moctar Ouane, as well as some other of their colleagues,” stressing that “this action has serious consequences for Mali and the region as a whole.” UNIFEED

General Assembly adopts 34 draft resolutions, decisions from Fourth Committee, including texts on Middle East, decolonization, information questions.

Russian Ambassador Vasily Nebenzya told reporters that activating the snapback mechanism on Iran sanctions in the Security Council is “American wishful thinking,” and “the US themselves understand it.” UNIFEED