Development is ‘the first line of defense against conflict,’ Guterres tells Security Council
Ambassadors met to debate how poverty, inequality, and underdevelopment are fuelling conflict and instability, at a time when…
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Human Rights Council hears alarming updates on executions in Iran and global civic space crackdown
At least 975 people were executed in Iran in 2024, the highest number reported since 2015, according to…
Israeli actions in Palestinian territories constitute war crimes, Human Rights Council hears
“The goal of the Israeli government is abundantly clear: the destruction of life in Gaza.” That’s how Navi…
‘Syria simply cannot withstand another wave of instability,’ Security Council hears
“Syria simply cannot withstand another wave of instability,” UN Deputy Special Envoy Najat Rochdi said on Tuesday in…
‘Behind each crisis, people are suffering,’ Türk tells Human Rights Council
“We are on an indefensible path of escalating conflict and open disregard for international human rights and humanitarian…
Security Council meets in emergency session over Iran-Israel conflict, amid strikes and counterstrikes
The Council cleared its original schedule to address the rapidly evolving crisis, also hearing from the head of…
US vetoes Security Council resolution demanding permanent ceasefire in Gaza
The text, co-sponsored by Algeria, Denmark, Greece, Guyana, Pakistan, Panama, the Republic of Korea, Sierra Leone, Slovenia, and…
SECURITY COUNCIL LIVE: US vetoes new resolution calling for immediate Gaza ceasefire, unconditional release of hostages
The United States has vetoed a new draft resolution on Gaza, standing as the lone vote against the…
Ukraine among new members elected to UN Economic and Social Council
The General Assembly on Wednesday elected a new slate of members to the UN Economic and Social Council…
Five countries elected to serve on UN Security Council
They will serve through the end of 2027 on the UN body responsible for maintaining international peace and…
Ukraine: Hopes for peace on life support, Security Council hears
“The longer the war continues, the longer its regional and global impacts will be felt, and the more…
SECURITY COUNCIL LIVE: Ambassadors debate safety of civilians with 36,000 lives lost during conflict last year
We’re live as the Security Council convenes for its annual open debate on the protection of civilians in…
‘Stop the 21st century atrocity’ in Gaza, Fletcher urges UN Security Council
Mr. Fletcher began his remarks by asking the international community to reflect on what it will tell future…
GAZA LIVE: Security Council to meet on aid crisis amid ‘critical risk of famine’ due to Israeli blockade
The Security Council is set to meet this afternoon at 3 PM in New York to discuss the…
UN aviation council finds Russia responsible for downing of Malaysian Airlines flight
The council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) voted on Monday that Russia failed to uphold its…
UN Security Council extends South Sudan mission amid rising instability
Introduced by the United States and supported by 11 other Council members, the resolution extended the mandate of…
Security Council urged to stand firm as Bosnia and Herzegovina faces deepening crisis
High Representative Christian Schmidt briefed on latest developments surrounding implementation of the 1995 General Framework Agreement for Peace…
MIDDLE EAST LIVE: Security Council meets on Gaza crisis as starvation threat grows
The Security Council will meet on Tuesday to discuss the situation in the Middle East, with French Foreign…
UN Security Council condemns Jammu and Kashmir terror attack
In a press statement issued on Friday, Council members expressed their deepest sympathy and condolences to the families…
Security Council debates precarious path forward for a new Syria
Four and a half months after the fall of the Assad regime, the interim authorities have begun taking…