"SECURITY SECTOR REFORM"

Continued attacks by illegal armed groups in Central African Republic thwarting progress towards implementing peace agreement, Special Representative tells Security Council.

UN peacekeeping chief Jean-Pierre Lacroix said the UN’s commitment to South Sudan is “very, very strong,” adding that the organization will continue to do its best to help support the South Sudanese people moving forward. UNMISS

In post-conflict states, engagement with local actors must continue through transition period and beyond, Secretary-General tells Security Council.

The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) expressed “grave concern" about ongoing armed clashes, including the alleged use of indirect fire, in Salaheddine, a densely populated area in the capital Tripoli. UNIFEED

Adopting resolution 2588 (2021) by 14 votes in favour, 1 abstention, Security Council extends mandate of expert panel on Central African Republic, renews arms embargo.

The head of the UN Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO), Bintou Keita encouraged “the heads of the institutions, political groups and civil society officials concerned to work together to reassure the country about the credible and independent organization of the 2023 electoral process.” UNIFEED

Amid Sudan’s transition process, intercommunal conflict, violence against women present threat to nation’s stability, Mission Head tells Security Council.

Briefing Security Council, Special Representative reports challenges, opportunities in lead-up to Democratic Republic of Congo elections.

Security Council presidential statement expresses deep concern over multiple crises in Haiti, stressing Government’s primary duty to tackle instability. Dialogue, decisions grounded in wishes of Libya’s people bringing about progress towards peace, democracy, Special Envoy tells Security Council.

Sudan faces staggering challenges to democracy despite significant advances on political transition, Special Representative tells Security Council.