"SECURITY SITUATIONS"

Noon briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) Karim Khan told the Security Council that “independent and impartial” investigations and adjudications are “crucial” to the Court’s investigations regarding Darfur. UNIFEED

Briefing Security Council on Darfur, prosecutor urges Sudan Government provide International Criminal Court safe access to crime scenes, witnesses.

Economic sanctions on Mali tightened as West African leaders reject proposed timetable for presidential election, Special Representative tells Security Council.

Organized crime perpetuating instability, violence, poverty across West Africa, Sahel, executive director tells Security Council.

The Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, Tor Wennesland expressed his continued concern over recent developments in the occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem, and in particular the deteriorating security situation. UNIFEED

Noon briefing by Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

If left unchecked, rising violence, unilateral activities in Occupied Palestinian Territory could undermine fragile stability, briefer warns Security Council.

Peace process, security in Darfur still fragile, but favourable regional dynamics support stability at borders, chair of 1591 Committee tells Security Council.