"SOVEREIGNTY"

UN Special Envoy for Syria Geir Pedersen told reporters that the discussion today which concluded a week-long session of the Constitutional Committee was a “big disappointment.” UNTV CH

General Assembly elects 18 member States to Human Rights Council, authorizes dates of conference for establishing nuclear‑weapon‑free zone in Middle East.

Secretary-General denounces Ethiopia’s expulsion of senior United Nations officials as Security Council delegates differ on potential response.

Martin Kimani, Permanent Representative of Kenya to the UN and President of the Security Council in October 2021, briefs the press on the programme of work for the month of October.

Until fair political settlement reached, Syria must remain on international agenda, Civil Society Representative Tells Security Council.

Eritrean Foreign Minister Osman Salih said that it is “inexcusable” that the position of certain countries, “notably the US and its European allies, to defend the TPLF’s illicit and dangerous acts of insurrection and mayhem and marshal all the tools in their disposal to rehabilitate it at any cost.” UNIFEED

Deputy Prime Minister of Ethiopia Demeke Mekonnen underscored his government’s “unreserved commitment” for the provision of humanitarian assistance and facilitate the operation of its humanitarian partners that adhere to the principles of neutrality, independence and humanity and the laws of the country, adding that “apart from this, no excuse will justify any attempt to intervene in our internal affairs.” UNIFEED

King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia said his country “retains its legitimate right to self-defence in the face of the ballistic missile, drone, and explosive boat attacks and absolutely refuses any attempts to interfere in its internal affairs.” UNIFEED

Unanimously adopting resolution 2596 (2021), Security Council extends United Nations Mission in Afghanistan for six months, as Taliban establishes rule across country.

Humanitarian needs in Syria greater than ever, relief chief warns Security Council, as speakers welcome breakthrough cross-line delivery of food rations to north-west.