"PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS"

Successful elections, new peace pact in Mali foster hope for stability despite spread of extremism across Sahel, peacekeeping chief tells Security Council at 8376th meeting.

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

UN peacekeeping chief Jean-Pierre Lacroix said the “consensus” between parties to the Malian peace agreement was a “central element” in the successful organization of presidential elections in the country “without major security incidents.” UNIFEED

Adopting resolution 2438 (2018), Security Council extends United Nations Interim Security Force in Abyei for final time unless parties meet benchmarks at 8371st meeting.

Outstanding issues must be resolved before Democratic Republic of Congo elections, speakers tell Security Council at 8370th meeting.

UN Special Representative for the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) told the Security Council that opposition leaders in the country remained “extremely distrustful” of the election process adding that “consensus” between Congolese actors was essential “so as not to compromise the acceptance of the election results.” UNIFEED

Noon Briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesman for the Secretary-General.

A joint UN-AU delegation to South Sudan has concluded its three-day visit saying that they hope for a “full cessation of hostilities” and will hold “accountable anyone going the other route.” UNMISS

Speaking after a meeting with displaced women in Bentiu, South Sudan, UN peacekeeping chief Jean-Pierre Lacroix said, “Peace will not be made and, indeed, will not be sustainable if the population of this country, particularly the women, are not part of the process.” UNMISS

A joint United Nations-African Union delegation arrived at South Sudan for a three-day to support peace efforts in the country. UNMISS