"NON-PROLIFERATION"

The head of the United Nations nuclear watchdog expressed concern that Iran has not yet provided “the necessary explanation” on the presence of nuclear material particles at three locations, as requested by the Agency. IAEA

Unanimously adopting resolution 2578 (2021), Security Council renews authorization to inspect vessels suspected of violating Libya arms embargo. Security Council extends Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in Sudan, unanimously adopting resolution 2579 (2021). Syria yet to fulfil Chemical Weapons Convention obligations, top United Nations officials tell Security Council, as members spar over ‘objectivity’.

IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi said he had agreed with Iran to extend by one month the necessary verification and monitoring activities carried out by the Agency in the country.IAEA

Security Council renews committee monitoring nuclear, chemical, biological weapons, unanimously adopting resolution 2572 (2021).

UN High Representative for Disarmament Affairs Izumi Nakamitsu said much work remains to be done before Security Council Resolution 2118 can be considered implemented and stressed that the use of Chemical weapons “must always be seen as a clear violation of a deeply held taboo.” UNIFEED

Implementing non-proliferation of mass destruction weapons resolution ‘long-term’ task requiring effort at all levels, 1540 Committee Chair tells Security Council.

Security Council extends mandate for expert panel assisting Sanctions Committee on Democratic People’s Republic of Korea.

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

The United Nations expressed “concern” at the United Kingdom’s decision to increase its nuclear weapons arsenal which could have a “damaging impact on global stability and efforts to pursue a world free of nuclear weapons,” according to a spokesperson. UNIFEED

Syria’s chemical weapons declaration cannot be considered ‘accurate, complete’, High Representative for Disarmament Affairs tells Security Council.