"PEACE AND SECURITY"

Briefing the Security Council via video teleconference, the Secretary-General’s Special Representative and Head of the UN Support Mission in Libya, Ghassan Salamé, said the situation in the country “has reached a crucial juncture,” as it aims “to pivot to stability and a political compact which will enable an end to the crisis.” UNIFEED

When extremists took Gao in 2012, residents scattered, seeking safety across borders and elsewhere in Mali. But with the presence of peacekeepers and help from the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) and aid groups, the city is progressively resuming its role as an economic hub, and returnees are determined to rebuild. UNHCR

The Special Representative and head of the UN Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO), Leila Zerrougui said she hoped that the new government team would soon be installed, noting that the expectations of the Congolese population "are immense." UNIFEED

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

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

Women’s participation in exercising political power cannot be disputed, says General Assembly President, opening High-Level Event.

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

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

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

UN Special Representative for South Sudan David Shearer told the Security Council the country’s peace agreement was holding, adding that the challenge now was to maintain the momentum of the peace process. UNIFEED