"PEACE PROCESS"

The UN Special Envoy for Yemen Martin Griffiths is deeply alarmed by the latest round of violence in Yemen which resulted in the death of many innocent civilians, a UN spokesperson told reporters in New York. UNIFEED

For years, opposition troops fought against their government counterparts in violent clashes throughout the Western Equatorian region of South Sudan. But today they celebrated the beginning of a journey that will see them gradually come together with their former foes as part of a newly unified security force. UNMISS

Following behind-closed-doors consultations with the Security Council on Libya, Secretary-General António Guterres said the international conference on Libya in Berlin, was “a major step," but cautioned that it was “just the beginning” and said there is “still a long way to go.” UNIFEED

Amid resumed violence, Colombia Government, opposition must preserve hard-won gains in peace process, Special Representative tells Security Council.

The Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Colombia, Carlos Ruiz Massieu, told the Security Council that “peace will not be fully achieved if the brave voices of social leaders continue to be silenced through violence and if former combatants who laid down their weapons and are committed to their reintegration continue to be killed.” UNIFEED

The United Nations Mission in South Sudan Force Commander visited Lirangu, an opposition-controlled area, where he was briefed by the opposition military commander in the area on the progress made so far in the implementation of transitional security arrangements as required by the country’s revitalized peace agreement. UNMISS

Amid unprecedented violence, escalation of terrorist attacks in West Africa, United Nations Regional Office needs greater role, speakers tell Security Council at 8698th meeting.

The UN Security Council “condemned recent intercommunal violence in El Geneina, West Darfur,” in which 54 people were killed, some 60 injured and 40,000 displaced. UNIFEED

The Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for Syria, Geir Pedersen, told the Security Council that in light of developments over the past year, “the need for a comprehensive political process as mandated by this Council in resolution 2254, is more pressing than ever.” UNIFEED

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