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A United Nations spokesperson told journalists that the UN has “not received any official explanation" from Ethiopia's federal government in Addis Ababa for the detention of nine UN staff and at least 70 truck drivers contracted to work for the UN. UNIFEED

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

A UN Spokesperson told reporters that the world body is “sending a Note Verbale to the Permanent Mission of Ethiopia to clarify that it is the long-standing legal position of the Organization not to accept the application of the doctrine of persona non grata with respect to United Nations officials.” UNIFEED

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.

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

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.

International community must not allow armed conflict to trample on children’s rights, Secretary-General tells Security Council.

Women still suffering in war zones, Special Representative tells Security Council, highlighting unmet global commitments to victims of sexual violence.

Adopting 10 resolutions on cooperation with regional groups, General Assembly fills subsidiary body vacancies, re-elects High Commissioner for Refugees.

Adopting 10 resolutions on cooperation with regional groups, General Assembly fills subsidiary body vacancies, re-elects High Commissioner for Refugees.