"SANCTIONS"

The situation in Somalia.

The situation in the Middle East, Yemen.

The UN General Assembly voted by a large margin against the United States' economic and trade embargo against Cuba, first imposed in 1960. UNIFEED

Necessity of ending the economic, commercial and financial embargo imposed by the United States of America against Cuba - Item 38.

Report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (S/2023/768)

Briefing the Security Council on the situation in Somalia, the Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) Catriona Laing said, “conflicts in Somalia continue to take a heavy toll on civilians,” and last year saw “the largest increase in civilian casualties since 2017.” UNIFEED

The Security Council unanimously adopted a resolution renewing for one year the sanctions regime on Haiti, which includes an arms embargo and targeted assets freeze and travel ban measures. UNIFEED

The situation in Somalia.

Carlos Ruiz Massieu, Special Representative for Colombia, said, “In times of tension around the world, Colombia’s case is a reminder that even the most entrenched of conflicts can be resolved through dialogue and a call to never desist in the search for peace.” UNIFEED

The Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Afghanistan, Roza Otunbayeva, said, “It is time to support strengthened engagement with the relevant components of the de facto authorities through appropriate means to increase their knowledge and further compliance of law enforcement actions with international norms.” UNIFEED