"SECURITY SITUATIONS"

Landmark meeting marks ‘critical juncture’ towards peace in Central African Republic, Special Representative tells Security Council, urging support for follow-up.

The head of the Peacekeeping Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA), Valentine Rugwabiza, said that the Mission has readjusted its concept of operations, prioritizing more than ever a preventive approach centred on the civilian populations who deserve to be freed from fear wherever they may find themselves throughout the vast Central African territory. UNIFEED

Progress realizing Juba peace agreement in Sudan being made, chair of 1591 Committee reports, urging Security Council to review sanctions regime.

Somalia’s successful presidential elections present renewed chances to collaborate with Government, Chair of 751 Committee tells Security Council.

Window of opportunity for South Sudan meeting critical benchmarks closing, mission head tells Security Council, calling peace agreement vital.

UN senior official for Haiti, Helen La Lime, told the Security Council, “the protracted insecurity and prolonged political uncertainty, combined with a dire economic situation and growing humanitarian needs, are severely hindering the country’s socio-economic development, widening economic inequalities, and undermining peacebuilding efforts.” UNIFEED

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet said, “due to the security situation on the ground, my Office does not have access to the territory under control of the Russian armed forces and affiliated armed groups, including access to Mariupol itself.” UNTV CH

El-Ghassim Wane, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Mali, said that while the challenges in Mali are numerous and complex, “they are far from being insurmountable.” UNIFEED

Security challenges threaten to derail democratic strides in Central African Region, briefers tell Security Council.

Aimed at familiarizing and raising awareness to highlight South Sudan’s potential to harness its natural resources, the aerial visit took the group to the eastern banks of the Nile towards Jonglei and Eastern Equatoria States. UNMISS