UN Security Council
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Jan- 2022 -3 JanuaryNuclear
World Powers Make Rare Pledge to Prevent Nuclear Weapons Spread
Five global nuclear powers pledged to prevent atomic weapons spreading and to avoid nuclear conflict, in a rare joint statement setting aside rising West-East tensions.
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Feb- 2021 -24 FebruaryAsia Pacific
Human Rights Organizations Call for Arms Embargo on Myanmar
In an open letter to the UN Security Council, 137 human rights organizations from over 30 countries demanded the council immediately impose an international arms embargo on Myanmar.
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Oct- 2020 -28 OctoberAfrica
UN Security Council Ratifies Libya Ceasefire Deal
The UN Security Council on Tuesday ratified the ceasefire hammered out between Libya's warring parties on October 23, calling on both sides to "implement the agreement in full."
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Jun- 2020 -30 JuneMiddle East
Saudi, US Push for Extension of Iran Arms Embargo
Touring the Gulf, US Special Representative for Iran Brian Hook warned of an "emboldened Iran" if the UN Security Council fails to extend the current arms embargo on the Islamic Republic.
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Nov- 2019 -15 NovemberAfrica
UN renews mandate of Central African Republic peacekeeping mission MINUSCA
The United Nations Security Council extended the mandate of Central African Republic peacekeeping mission MINUSCA
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13 NovemberAfrica
UN says G5 Sahel needs more support to battle terrorism, as Macron signals force revamp
The G5 Sahel Joint Force faces persistent training and equipment shortfalls as violence spirals in the region, according to a new UN report
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Sep- 2019 -13 SeptemberAfrica
Central African Republic arms embargo eased by UN
The UN Security Council unanimously approved the easing of an arms embargo on the Central African Republic for the first time since 2013
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Jun- 2019 -20 JuneWar
UN Security Council passes resolution on protection of disabled people during conflicts
The UN Security Council approved its first resolution calling for protection of disabled people during armed conflicts
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14 JuneMiddle East
Gulf tensions escalate as US accuses Iran of attacking tankers
The United States accused Iran of carrying out attacks that left two tankers ablaze in the Gulf of Oman
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Apr- 2019 -3 AprilAfrica
UN Security Council requests options for Mali peacekeeping force overhaul
The UN Security Council agreed to discuss revamping the UN peacekeeping force in Mali, including a possible major drawdown
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