"RULE OF LAW"

The Head of the UN Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH), Helen La Lime, said it was imperative that local, parliamentary, as well as presidential elections take place as scheduled in the fall of this year and called on all Haitian stakeholders to “urgently set aside their differences, askew their narrow interests and work together to tackle the protracted political, structural and social issues that hinder the country's progress.” UNIFEED

Sudan must deliver long-awaited justice by ending impunity for atrocity crimes in Darfur, International Criminal Court Prosecutor tells Security Council.

In her last briefing to the Security Council, ICC Chief Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda said the developments in Sudan “amply demonstrate that the arm of justice is long and patient,” adding that justice and the voice of the people “ultimately prevailed.” UNIFEED

Stressing no country is exempt from corruption, speakers in General Assembly call for greater collaboration to tackle menace, as special session continues.

Stressing no country is exempt from corruption, speakers in General Assembly call for greater collaboration to tackle menace, as special session continues.

Unanimously adopting resolution 2578 (2021), Security Council renews authorization to inspect vessels suspected of violating Libya arms embargo. Security Council extends Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in Sudan, unanimously adopting resolution 2579 (2021). Syria yet to fulfil Chemical Weapons Convention obligations, top United Nations officials tell Security Council, as members spar over ‘objectivity’.

Opening special session on corruption, General Assembly adopts political declaration with road maps to help countries tackle bribery, money-laundering, abuse of power.

Opening special session on corruption, General Assembly adopts political declaration with road maps to help countries tackle bribery, money-laundering, abuse of power.

Briefing by Brenden Varma, Spokesperson for the President of the 75th Session of the General Assembly.

The UN Human Rights office (OHCHR) urged that the “rule of law and democratic institutions” in Samoa be respected and protected, and in particular the “key role played by an independent judiciary,” following the April elections in the country. UNTV CH