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Russia writes to U.N. Security Council over 'provocation' at Ukraine nuclear plant -TASS

Russia has submitted a letter to the United Nations Security Council warning of planned "provocations" by Ukraine at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in southern Ukraine, TASS reported on Friday citing a diplomat.

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PA Files Complaint to UN Security Council Against Lapid’s Gov’t

The Palestinian Authority filed a complaint to the United Nations Security Council against Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid’s caretaker government. “The occupying power (Israel) has launched an illegal and massive campaign to colonize Palestinian land and build hundreds of other settlement units,” the PA noted, citing the ongoing violent attacks…

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As U.S. defends Ukraine at U.N., China warns against challenge over Taiwan

China accused the United States of double standards at the United Nations on Friday for challenging Beijing's sovereignty over Taiwan while emphasizing the principle of sovereignty for Ukraine after Russian forces invaded.

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UN Security Council Condemns Attack on Iraq’s Dohuk, Erdogan Describes it as ‘Terrorist Act’

The United Nations Security Council condemned in the strongest terms on Monday the attack on a tourist resort in Iraq’s northern Dohuk province on July 20. The attack resulted in at least nine civilian deaths, including children. The members of the Security Council expressed their deepest sympathy and condolences to…

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U.N. urges end to Haiti gangs weapons supply; China wanted embargo

The United Nations Security Council on Friday unanimously threatened targeted sanctions against criminal gangs and human rights abusers in Haiti and called on countries to stop a flow of guns to the strife-torn Caribbean country.

Reuters

China pushes for U.N. arms embargo on Haiti criminal gangs

China said on Thursday it wants the United Nations Security Council to impose an arms embargo on criminal gangs in Haiti as the 15-member body negotiates a resolution to extend a U.N. political mission in the strife-torn Caribbean country.

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U.N. aid to Syria from Turkey extended until January

The United Nations Security Council voted on Tuesday to allow U.N. aid deliveries to continue until Jan. 10 to some 4 million people in northwest Syria from Turkey, reaching a deal on its third attempt after the mandate for the operation expired.

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Int’l Resolution to Help Syrians. Is a Russian-American Settlement Possible?

Last-gasp negotiations are underway to salvage the international resolution that allows cross-border aid to reach Syria. Russia had last week vetoed the extension of the resolution when it was put to a vote at the United Nations Security Council. The resolution expired on Sunday. What is the resolution? Issued in…

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UN Security Council Extends Talks on Cross-border Aid to Syria

The United Nations Security Council will continue negotiating Friday on extending authorization of aid transfers across Syria's border, one day after a scheduled vote was scrapped following disagreement between Russia and the West. Moscow is seeking a six-month extension, with the possibility to renew, while Western nations want a full…

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U.N. Security Council feuds over how long to extend Syria aid from Turkey

The United Nations Security Council appeared headed toward a showdown on Friday over whether to allow U.N. aid deliveries from Turkey to some 4 million people in opposition-controlled northwest Syria to continue for six months or one year.

Reuters

UN Security Council Divided in Addressing Melilla Incidents

The United Nations Security Council held a closed-door session on Wednesday to discuss last week's Melilla tragedy. At least 23 migrants died trying to cross into the Spanish enclave, amid clashes with Moroccan and Spanish security forces, and 140 security personnel were injured. About 2,000 migrants tried to storm a…

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UN extends peacekeeping mission in Mali to June 2023

The United Nations Security Council has to maintain the UN peacekeeping mission in Mali, while condemning the country's military rulers for using mercenaries that have committed human rights violations.

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Mali vows to defy U.N. call to allow peacekeepers to investigate abuses

Mali vowed on Wednesday to defy a United Nations Security Council call for the West African country to allow freedom of movement for peacekeepers to investigate human rights abuses.

Reuters

Woman made to cook and eat human flesh, Congo group tells U.N.

A Congolese woman was kidnapped twice by militants in the Democratic Republic of Congo, repeatedly raped and forced to cook and eat human flesh, a Congolese rights group told the United Nations Security Council on Wednesday.

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U.N. Security Council stops travel for two Taliban education ministers

Two Afghan education ministers are no longer allowed to travel abroad for any peace and stability talks after the United Nations Security Council removed them from a sanctions exemption list, diplomats said on Tuesday.

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South Korea's Yoon calls for coordinated U.N. response to North Korea's provocations -media

South Korea's President Yoon Suk-yeol said the United Nations Security Council should respond in a coordinated manner against North Korea's missile provocations, South Korea's Newsis reported on Friday.

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Ethiopia Prepares for 3rd GERD Filling, Aboul Gheit Slams UN Security Council

Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit criticized the international community as Ethiopia is expected to start the third phase of filling the Grand Renaissance Dam’s reservoir during the upcoming rainy season. Aboul Gheit said Sunday the international community, starting with the United Nations Security Council, has “failed” Egypt and Sudan.…

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N. Korea fires 8 missiles, testing Biden with launch record

North Korea fired eight short-range ballistic missiles Sunday, pushing it to a record number of launches in a single year under Kim Jong Un, who appears ready to further ratchet up tensions with his first test of a nuclear device since 2017.

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UN Security Council members fail to agree on Myanmar text

The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) failed on Friday to agree on a statement aimed at pushing Myanmar's junta to take steps toward a peaceful solution to the country's ongoing crisis, diplomats said.

Benzinga

Kim Jong-Un's Missile Test Spurs UN To Toughen Sanctions Against North Korea

The United Nations Security Council will reportedly vote to strengthen sanctions on North Korea after the Kim Jong-Un-led country recently tested intercontinental ballistic missiles.

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UN Council to Vote Thursday on Tougher N.Korea Sanctions

The United Nations Security Council will vote Thursday, at the request of the United States, on a resolution aimed at toughening sanctions on North Korea after it fired an intercontinental ballistic missile, diplomats said Wednesday. The United States, which holds the rotating Security Council presidency for May, has scheduled the…

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U.N. Security Council urges Taliban to lift restrictions on women, girls

The United Nations Security Council on Tuesday called on Taliban authorities in Afghanistan to "swiftly reverse" policies and practices that are restricting the human rights and freedoms of Afghan women and girls.

Reuters

Blinken accuses Russia of using food as a weapon in Ukraine

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken accused Russia on Thursday of using food as a weapon in Ukraine by holding "hostage" supplies for not just Ukrainians, but also millions around the world.

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Security Council Condemns Killing of Al Jazeera Journalist

The United Nations Security Council on Friday unanimously condemned the killing of Palestinian-American Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh while covering an Israeli army raid in the occupied West Bank, diplomats said. The statement -- a rare case of Security Council unity on an issue related to Israel -- also…

Reuters

U.N. Security Council to discuss Taliban ordering women to cover faces again

The United Nations Security Council will meet on Thursday to discuss an order by Afghanistan's Taliban for women to cover their faces in public, a return to a signature policy of the Islamist group's past hardline rule and an escalation of restrictions.

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