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The #UNSC has just decided with 11 votes in favour (1 negative vote- Russia; 3 abstentions - China, India, the UAE) to call an emergency special session of the #GeneralAssembly. This is the first such resolution in four decades.
Tomorrow (3 February) #UNSC members are expected to discuss the humanitarian situation in the #Tigray region of #Ethiopia under “any other business” at the initiative of . Read more: bit.ly/39HT0Dd
Tomorrow (4 March) #UNSC members will discuss the humanitarian situation in the #Tigray region of #Ethiopia under “any other business”. The meeting was requested by
. Mark Lowcock is expected brief. Read more: bit.ly/3rj5aIT
Tomorrow (15 June) afternoon, the #UNSC will hold an in-person informal interactive dialogue on the humanitarian situation in the #Tigray region of #Ethiopia. and have been invited to brief. Read more: bit.ly/3pY0dFt
On Monday (14 December) #UNSC members are expected to discuss the humanitarian situation in the Tigray region of #Ethiopia under “any other business”, at the request of , , , & . For more: bit.ly/3gGNVwK
This week at the #UNSC:
🔸 #Libya ()
🔸 "Wars in cities: #ProtectionOfCivilians in urban settings" high-level open debate
🔸 #Afghanistan
🔸 #Syria
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Tomorrow (14 April), following the meeting on #Yemen, Security Council members will discuss the situation in #Ethiopia under “any other business”. USG is expected to brief. Read more: bit.ly/3O7QRCT
. "The UN Security Council Handbook: A User's Guide to Practice and Procedure" now available on-line: bit.ly/3hYBCMy
This morning (16 December), following the consultations on #Libya, #UNSC members will discuss the situation in Nagorno-Karabakh (#Armenia - #Azerbaijan) under "any other business", at the request of . No briefer is expected.
Tomorrow (26 August) the #UNSC will hold a briefing & consultations on #Tigray in #Ethiopia under the “Peace and Security in Africa” agenda item. will brief in the open session while will brief in consultations. Read more: bit.ly/3Bge4eD
This afternoon (28 September), #UNSC members will hold an informal interactive dialogue (IID) on the situation in #Ethiopia. The meeting is being convened by . UN Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa Hanna Serwaa Tetteh will brief. Read more: bit.ly/3BSIiXl
Today (1 October), #UNSC members will discuss the situation in the #Tigray region of #Ethiopia under “any other business”. is expected to brief. Read more: bit.ly/39WYs4i
Tomorrow (29 July) #UNSC members will hold a virtual Arria-formula meeting on “#Myanmar: Crisis, Conflict and COVID – where are we now?”. The meeting is being organised by the . The meeting will be broadcast on UNTV at 10:30am EST. Read more: bit.ly/3iXarms
This morning (15 April), following the #UNSC session on #Yemen , Council members will discuss the Tigray region of #Ethiopia under “any other business”. will brief. For more see: bit.ly/2Qvxr1a
Today (22 April), #UNSC members issued a press statement on the humanitarian situation in the #Tigray region of #Ethiopia. This is the first #UNSC product on the situation in Tigray since the Council first convened on the issue in November 2020. bit.ly/2QpwTdJ
US resolution extending Iran arms embargo fails to be adopted: Results: 2 votes in favour (US, Dominican Republic) 2 against(China, Russia) 11 abstentions.
Today (2 July) in the afternoon, the #UNSC will hold an open in-person briefing on the situation in the #Tigray region of #Ethiopia. and will brief. Read more: bit.ly/3w7SupS
#UNSC delegation arrives in Cox’s Bazar on the first leg of the visiting mission to #Bangladesh and #Myanmar.
Tomorrow (9 April) at 10am (EST), #UNSC members will convene virtually for an Arria-formula meeting on #Myanmar. Initiated by , the meeting is being co-sponsored by , , , & . Read more: bit.ly/3fReeC1
Today (2 March), the #GeneralAssembly adopted a resolution on #Russia's aggression against #Ukraine, with 141 votes in favour, 5 against and 35 abstentions. The vote follows a request by the #UNSC for a #GA emergency special session. For background, see: bit.ly/3K58EYk
Tomorrow morning (20 December), the #UNSC will vote on 2️⃣ draft resolutions: one renewing the mandate of for one year, and another lifting the notification requirement under the 1533 Democratic Republic of Congo (#DRC) sanctions regime. Read more: bit.ly/3v8slJi
Tomorrow (4 March), #UNSC members will discuss the humanitarian situation in the #Tigray region of #Ethiopia under “any other business”. The meeting was requested by
. Mark Lowcock is expected brief. Read more: bit.ly/3rj5aIT
Following the #UNSC's failure to adopt a resolution condemning #Russia's aggression against #Ukraine, some members are apparently considering invoking "Uniting for Peace" to request the General Assembly to take up the issue. For past examples of UfP, see: bit.ly/3BT4gcg
On Monday, #UNSC members will hold an Arria-formula meeting on “the humanitarian crisis in #Cameroon”, organised by , , & . Panelists will be , and . Read more: bit.ly/2HrLQDN
The UN Security Council Handbook is a useful resource for incoming members and all those interested in Security Council practice and procedure.
Available on-line: bit.ly/3hYBCMy
Tomorrow (22 April), following the closed VTC on the Great Lakes region, #UNSC members will hold a meeting on Venezuela under "any other business" at the request of Russia.
The #UNSC adopted its provisional programme of work today for March. The is Council president. Read more: bit.ly/3dZPw1q
#UNSC unanimously adopts resolution on COVID-19 endorsing call for a global ceasefure following three months of negotiations. Here's the background to how agreement was reached: bit.ly/3eP83uD
Tomorrow (18 June), the #UNSC will convene in person for a private meeting on #Myanmar. Special Envoy for Myanmar and Dato Erywan bin Pehin Yusof, as the Chairman of are expected to brief. Read more: bit.ly/35BulwU
Five new members (,
, ,
and ) begin their terms at the #UNSC. For background on these members please see the latest Security Council elections report: bit.ly/3rPnJVH
This afternoon (15 September), the #UNSC is expected to adopt a presidential statement on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (#GERD), which was proposed by . Read more: bit.ly/3AgKWnt
Tomorrow (27 April), & will convene a #UNSC Arria-formula meeting on accountability for crimes committed in #Ukraine. , , , 's Amal Clooney and will brief. Read more: bit.ly/3ERe7R9
Tomorrow morning (21 October), the #UNSC will convene for a private meeting on #Ethiopia. Director of Operations and Advocacy and AU High Representative for the Horn of Africa will brief. Read more: bit.ly/3gqtyrA
Next week at the #UNSC:
assumes the presidency of the #UNSC.
Meetings are anticipated on: #Syria chemical weapons track and #Myanmar.
Fore more info follow us and see our February Monthly Forecast at securitycouncilreport.org
#UNSC delegation meets with the head of the #Myanmar army, State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi and #Bangladesh PM Sheik Hasina one day ahead of visit to #Rakhine State tomorrow.
Tomorrow (11 November), #UNSC members will convene for closed consultations on #Sudan, to receive updates on developments since the 25 October coup d’état. will brief. Read more: bit.ly/3D79ReT
This afternoon (27 Feb), the #UNSC is expected to vote on a draft resolution calling for an “emergency special session” of the GA on the situation in #Ukraine. If adopted, it would be the first such RES the Council has adopted in 4 decades. Read more: bit.ly/35zkpHv
30 Years of the #Arria-formula Meeting Format: a webinar co-hosted by and , features Amb and #UNSC members past & present discussing the evolution of the Arria-formula format. Thurs, 24 March, 9 am EST. Register here: bit.ly/3qq37nR
#Russia just vetoed a Chapter VI resolution on #Ukraine. An option might have been for members to ask it to recuse itself in line with Article 27(3) of the UN Charter as a party to the dispute. For more information, see ' report on Article 27(3): bit.ly/3vpKa8p
Tomorrow (2 June), will organise a high-level open debate on accountability and justice. 🇦🇱 PM will chair the meeting. President Joan E. Donoghue, and will brief. For background, see: bit.ly/3t6lL5t
Tomorrow (16 August) #UNSC members will hold consultations on #Jammu & #Kashmir. ASG Oscar Fernández-Taranco & UN Military Adviser Carlos Humberto Loitey
expected to brief. Read more: bit.ly/2MkMAiy
Please see SCR's newest report on the #UNSC and #ClimateChange, which traces the evolution of Council engagement on this issue: bit.ly/3j1RTmS
Tomorrow (31 March), #UNSC members will be briefed on developments in #Myanmar by Special Envoy in a closed VTC. Read more: bit.ly/3wcUv5p
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This afternoon (30 September), the #UNSC will vote on a draft resolution titled “Illegal So-Called Referenda in #Ukraine”. Read more: bit.ly/3E76TKL
In January assumes the presidency of the #UNSC. Incoming members , , , and start their terms at the Council.
Read monthly forecast for more info on planned meetings in January.
Inspired by 's digital programme of work during its January #UNSC presidency, has created its own interactive calendar tracking the work of the #UNSC: bit.ly/34gYODC
Interested in how the #UNSC negotiates the mandates of #PeaceOperations? Check out our latest report: bit.ly/2Vg2Odd
Tomorrow (6 October) afternoon, the #UNSC will hold an open briefing on the situation in the Tigray region of Ethiopia, under the agenda item “Peace and Security in Africa”. SG is expected to brief. Read more: bit.ly/3ldMGZR
Tomorrow (12 October), the #UNSC will hold a high-level open debate on #Peacebuilding. SG will brief in person. Rwandan President & former South African President Thabo Mbeki will brief via VTC. Read more: bit.ly/3lyMQuI
This afternoon (19 October) #UNSC members will hold consultations on #NagornoKarabakh. , , & the called for the meeting amid the current escalation of violence between #Armenia & #Azerbaijan. to brief. Read more: bit.ly/3m4ybVU
Please see Security Council Report's story on the possible implications of #Covid_19 for international peace and security: bit.ly/2WwNPja
Next week at the #UNSC. assumes presidency. Meetings are planned TCC , security sector reform and cooperation between the and .
💡 Our Elections Report 2022 highlights the priorities of the #UNSC candidate countries 🇪🇨; 🇯🇵; 🇲🇹; 🇲🇿; and 🇨🇭.
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🤓 Our #UNSC elections archive is here: bit.ly/3ad5WU8
This morning (27 May), the #UNSC will hold a private meeting on #Myanmar. UN Special Envoy for Myanmar Noeleen Heyzer and #Cambodia's Minister of Foreign Affairs Prak Sokhonn will brief. Read more: bit.ly/3lPp6lB
Please see our new story on the possible implications of #Covid_19 for international peace and security: bit.ly/2WwNPja
Next week at the #UNSC meetings are planned on cooperation between the UN and regional and subregional orgs, #Somalia, #WesternSahara, #Colombia, #MiddleEast, mercenaries in #Libya and mandate renewal of 1540 Committee.
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This afternoon (25 February), the #UNSC is expected to vote on a draft resolution condemning #Russia’s aggression against #Ukraine. The draft text was proposed by @USUN and @AlMissionUN. Read more: bit.ly/3pher5i
Tomorrow (11 June), the 75th session of the #UNGA will hold elections for the five non-permanent members of the #UNSC for the term 2022-2023. #UNSCElections. Read more: bit.ly/2RKBxnm
📢 The five non-permanent members of the #UNSC for the 2024-2025 term are ; ; ; ;
📕 SCR #Elections 2023 Report: bit.ly/43uFrjC
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Tomorrow morning (16 August), the #UNSC will hold an open briefing and closed consultations to discuss recent developments in #Afghanistan. Secretary-General António Guterres is expected to brief.
Learning more about #innovation for #peace at UN Peacebuilding and Political Affairs (). Many thanks to and
Tomorrow, the #UNSC will vote on a draft resolution on the financing of AU peace support operations prepared by the A3 (, Equatorial Guinea and ). More information here: bit.ly/2EE9kqj
Tomorrow (13 December), the #UNSC is expected to vote on a draft resolution on climate change & security. Outcome uncertain. Penholders & seeking co-sponsorship from wider UN membership. Read more: bit.ly/3dMJYpD
The president of the #UNSC in June is 🇦🇱. The Council adopted its provisional programme of work for the month earlier today (1 June). Read more: bit.ly/3GD2zSF
Tomorrow (16 July), the #UNSC will convene in person for a ministerial-level briefing on the protection of #humanitarian space. will chair the meeting. #SecretaryGeneral , & @lucileACF will brief. Read more: bit.ly/36C8iXN
This afternoon (21 December), the #UNSC is expected to vote on a draft resolution on #Myanmar, which was proposed by . If adopted, it will be the first #UNSC resolution on the situation in Myanmar. Read more: bit.ly/3hGmGXW
Tomorrow (20 April), #UNSC members will hold an informal interactive dialogue on #Somalia. Organised by , the meeting will include briefings by UN SRSG for Somalia, James Swan, and . Read more: bit.ly/3arpX6N
Please see Security Council Report's 5 April story on precedents and options for #UNSC engagement on #Covid_19: bit.ly/2JImLWI
💡 .🇨🇭 and Executive Director at the launch of SCR's new research report on #UNSC Working Methods.
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#UNSC will hold an open videoconference meeting on conflict-induced hunger tomorrow. Briefings by , and . This will be the first time since the Council began working remotely that Council members’ statements will be webcast:bit.ly/3bqa12R
This afternoon (25 February), the #UNSC is expected to vote on a draft resolution condemning #Russia’s aggression against #Ukraine. The draft text was proposed by and . Read more: bit.ly/3pher5i
This afternoon (14 August) at approximately 5:30 pm NY time the #UNSC is expected to announce the results of a vote on a US-initiated draft resolution on the #Iran arms embargo. Read more: bit.ly/3iHHSI4
Tomorrow (24 Feb.) #UNSC members will hold an Arria-formula meeting, organised by @MexOnuon, on: “Upholding the collective security system of the UN Charter: the use of force in international law, non-state actors and legitimate self-defense”. Read more: bit.ly/3ktH6Rb
Next week at the #UNSC. Open debate on #peacekeeping. meetings on #Yemen, #Sudan sanctions, South Sudan, #Syria humanitarian. Mandate renewals: , and .
This week at the #UNSC | 🔔 Updates: bit.ly/3AwYSel
🔸 , , , #Mozambique, + began 2023-2024 #UNSC term
🇯🇵 #Japan began its presidency of the #UNSC
🔸 January POW
🔸 #Syria chemical weapons: briefing and consultations
#UNSC members have left Juba after meetings with President Kir and government officials as well as opposition leader Riek Macar.
