"PEACE AND SECURITY"

In light of the developments in Bolivia, including the resignation of President Evo Morales, the Secretary-General António Guterres reiterated his appeal to “all Bolivians to refrain from violence and to the authorities to ensure the safety and security of all citizens, government officials and foreign nationals.” UNIFEED / FILE

UN Special Envoy for Syria Geir Pedersen announced on Friday in Geneva that initial discussions on a new foundational document for the war-torn country by its opposing parties have been “successful” and will resume in two weeks. UNTV CH

Disturbed by reports of the continued use of live ammunition against demonstrators in Iraq, the Secretary-General urged all actors to refrain from violence, a UN spokesperson said. UNIFEED

United Nations police help provide stability, fill voids, preserve gains, says Under-Secretary-General, briefing Security Council on peacekeeping operations at 8661st meeting.

The International Criminal Court's (ICC) chief prosecutor, Fatou Bensouda, told the Security Council that “the implosion of Libya must carry a heavy burden on the conscience of the international community” and should galvanize support for the Libyan authorities “to bring stability to the country, and an end to the cycle of violence, atrocities and impunity.” UNIFEED

A joint monitoring and verification team comprised from UN officials and various South Sudan’s stakeholders found no child soldiers or abducted women at a military cantonment site located in the south west of South Sudan’s Western Equatoria area. UNMISS

The High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina said the international community must help the country to go forward rather than backwards, and decried those who would try to deny the genocide that took place in Srebrenica in 1995. UNIFEED

Support for women peacekeepers, civil society leaders crucial in Horn of Africa peace efforts, top officials tells Security Council at 8657th meeting.

Speakers call for accelerated progress in women, peace, security agenda, as Security Council concludes debate at 8649th resumed meeting.

Noon briefing by Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesman for the Secretary-General.