UN Direct
Climate Change; Syria; The SC; Somalia
Syria; Israel/Gaza; Doha; Bangladesh; International Day for Persons with Disabilities
Syria: The Department of Safety and Security confirmed today that the UN is pulling out
all “non-essential personnel” from Syria with “immediate effect” and is temporarily suspending all of its movements within the country due to the worsening security
situation.
Palestine; Syria; The SC; World AIDS Day; Next week at the UN
Palestine: After the adoption of the resolution granting Palestine non-member observer state status yesterday, the SG stated that the vote “underscores the urgency of a resumption of meaningful negotiations” and urges both Israel and Palestine to renew their commitment to a negotiated peace.
Palestine; Syria; DRC; Iraq
Palestine: The GA granted Palestine non-member observer state status this afternoon, with 138 Member States in favor, 9 against, and 41 abstaining from the vote on the draft resolution.
Violence Against Women; DRC; Syria; South Sudan; UNESCO Prize
Violence Against Women: The SG spoke at an event commemorating the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women today, calling on governments to fulfill their “obligation to develop or improve the relevant laws, policies and plans” to bring justice to women who have been victims of violence.
Palestine; Middle East; The SC; DRC; TB/HIV; Liberia
Palestine: Ambassador Riyad Mansour, of the Permanent Observer Mission of Palestine to the UN, briefed the press this morning on the upcoming vote in the GA on Palestine’s status.
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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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