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UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet on Tuesday called on the authorities in Sri Lanka to prevent further violence, and urged restraint and meaningful dialogue to address the grievances of the population amid the country’s severe economic crisis. UNTV CH

Status quo of Jerusalem's holy sites must be upheld, Special Middle East Coordinator tells Security Council, as speakers express alarm over recent violent clashes.

Status quo of Jerusalem's holy sites must be upheld, Special Middle East Coordinator tells Security Council, as speakers express alarm over recent violent clashes.

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

Liz Throssell, Spokesperson for the UN Human Rights Office said, “we are concerned by the deepening crackdown on civil society in Libya, where arbitrary arrests and a campaign of social media vilification are having a seriously chilling effect on human rights defenders, humanitarian workers, and other civil society actors.” UNTV CH

Issuing presidential statement, Security Council welcomes strong cooperation between organization, League of Arab States, Urges addressing area crises.

The Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, Tor Wennesland, told the Security Council on Tuesday that he remains “deeply troubled by the continued loss of life and serious injuries, including children, in the Occupied Palestinian Territories and the overall deterioration of the security situation”. UNIFEED

In commemoration of the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, UN chief António Guterres said, “This year’s theme – “Voices for Action against Racism” – calls on us to listen closely, to speak out loudly, and act decisively.” UNIFEED

Speakers stress need to dismantle systemic racism worldwide, as General Assembly marks International Day for Elimination of Discrimination.

General Assembly unanimously adopts texts on combating islamophobia, protecting rangelands, Tackling difficulties for widows, bicycles as public transportation.