"PEACEBUILDING"

UN political chief Rosemary DiCarlo told the Security Council that heightened tensions in the Middle East threaten to destabilize an already volatile political and security environment adding that the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is not immune to these tensions. UNIFEED

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

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

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

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

Senior United Nations official denounces moves by United States and Iran eroding 2015 nuclear deal, as Security Council delegates call for avoiding missteps at 8695th meeting.

Briefing the Security Council on the Iranian nuclear programme, Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs Rosemary DiCarlo said, “We regret the withdrawal of the United States from the JCPOA in May 2018 and the recent steps taken by Iran to reduce its nuclear-related commitments under the Plan.” UNIFEED

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

General Assembly adopts 26 Legal Committee texts without vote, reaffirming role of international law in promoting peace, security and sustainable development at 51st plenary meeting.

General Assembly adopts three resolutions on Culture of Peace, highlighting need to foster interreligious dialogue and moderate social media, at 45th plenary.