UN Direct
The SC; CAR; Gaza; Drones; Sudan/South Sudan
The SC: The SC met this morning to discuss its program of work for January. Pakistani Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar also briefed the press this afternoon, as Pakistan takes over the presidency of the Security Council for the month of January.
Syria; GA; DRC; UNAMID; CAR
Syria: OHCHR announced the results of a preliminary data analysis today, which found that over 60,000 people have been killed in the Syrian conflict since March 15, 2011.
Mali; UNMISS; Syria; New HQ
Mali: The SC authorized the deployment of an African-led International Support Mission in Mali, to be known as AFISMA, for an initial period of one year to assist the authorities in recovering rebel-held regions in the north and restoring the unity of the country (though it is not likely that the force will be deployed until Fall 2013).
Syria; Peacebuilding; UNHCR; Myanmar; New Appointment
Syria: The independent international Commission of Inquiry on Syria released their latest
update today on the continuation of violence in the country.
SG’s Year-End Press Conference; Syria; The SC; WFP
SG’s Year-End Press Conference: The SG held his annual year-end press conference today, reflecting on the major achievements and challenges within the past year.
Pakistan; Syria; Haiti; The SC; World Economy
Pakistan: The SG, WHO, and UNICEF have condemned the killing of six polio vaccination workers in Pakistan yesterday.
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The SC; HRC; DPRK; South Sudan
The SC: The Security Council today held its last consultations under the Council Presidency of ROK. Tomorrow, Russia will take over the rotating Presidency of the Security Council for March under Ambassador Vitaly Churkin.
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The SG; Mali; Middle East; Palestine
The SG: At the Fifth Global Forum of the UN Alliance of Civilizations in Vienna, Austria today, the SG emphasized the role of youth in ensuring a “prosperous, equitable and peaceful future.”
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The SG; DRC; HRC; Palestinian Prisoner
The SG: In Ethiopia over the weekend, the SG is now in the United Arab Emirates. Today he met with Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashed Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, where the two discussed developments in the region, including Syria, Iran, Lebanon, Egypt and Jordan, and in the Middle East Peace Process.
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