"VIOLENCE"

The outgoing Special Representative of the Secretary-General for the Central African Republic Parfait Onanga-Anyanga briefed today the Security Council and said the peace agreement recently signed between the Government and the armed groups could be a decisive turning point in the history of the country, although dangers remain. UNIFEED

Rising extremism risks eroding viability of two-state solution, top official warns Security Council, stressing need for leadership and political will, at 8466th meeting.

Briefing by Stephane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko submitted a petition to UN chief Antonio Guterres signed by “thousands and thousands of Ukrainians” appealing for him to “press on Moscow to release the Ukrainian crew members” detained by Russia near the Kerch Strait in November of last year. UNIFEED

UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process Nickolay Mladenov said extremists were “on the rise again and the risk of war continues to loom large” adding that for Israelis and Palestinians to get back on track for a peaceful resolution of the conflict “the first thing that is required is leadership.” UNIFEED

Continuing violence and human rights violations, including rape and sexual violence, in South Sudan may amount to war crimes, according the UN body that is reporting to the Human Rights Council on alleged gross violations and abuses of human rights in the country. UNTV CH

Participants at a three-day workshop break out into groups to discuss a way forward for a final draft that will lead to a Comprehensive Action Plan aimed at preventing violations against children in armed conflict. UNMISS

Briefing by Stephane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

The High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet “strongly condemns the suicide bomb attack against the Indian security forces” in Kashmir on 14 February. She is also “concerned by reports from India that some elements are using the Pulwama attack as justification for threats and potential acts of violence” targeting Muslims across India, the OHCHR spokesperson said on Tuesday. UNTV CH

At a special cultural event in the Juba protection site held on Saturday 16 February, thousands of displaced families came together with UN personnel tasked with protecting them to celebrate the peace agreement signed last year and to make a joint commitment to work together to implement it. UNMISS