"VIOLENCE"

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

The United Nations (UN) team in Chile expressed "deep concern of the serious acts of violence" that occurred in Santiago over the weekend and called on “all sectors of Chilean society to reduce tensions, reject all acts of violence and seek peaceful solutions to this challenge facing the country.” UNIFEED

UN Security Council members arrived Sunday in South Sudan’s capital Juba, three weeks before a new revitalized transitional government of national unity is due to be formed. UNMISS

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

The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) announced that a team of three from the Office is due to visit Ecuador from 20 October to 8 November to look into allegations of human rights violations and abuses committed in the country in the context of the recent protests. OHCHR

Shelling and clashes in northern Syria on the border with Turkey continue to cause hundreds of people to flee, the UN said, despite a cessation of hostilities deal between Turkish forces and Syrian-backed Kurdish military. UNTV CH

Help Sudan’s government, armed movements seize chances To build comprehensive peace, Under-Secretary-General urges Security Council at 8643rd meeting.

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

UN Special Envoy for Yemen Martin Griffiths said there were signs of hope for the Yemeni people, but these are fragile and in need of our diligent care and attention. UNIFEED

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