UN Security Council

UN renews mandate for Central African Republic peacekeeping mission

The UN Security Council renewed its peacekeeping mission to the Central African Republic after tough talks between the US, France and Russia

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UN identifies suspected Iranian anti-tank guided missiles in Yemen

More suspected Iranian-made weapons have been found in Yemen, the UN said in a report that will be discussed by the Security Council

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UN Security Council extends Mali peacekeeping mission

The UN Security Council unanimously renewed its peacekeeping mission in Mali for a year, urging the country to make progress toward peace

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The UN Security Council is failing humanity. Here’s what to do about it

The inherently politicized nature of the contemporary standards for authorizing force at the UN Security Council has robbed Syrians of their right to protection.

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Russia vetoes UN draft resolution pressuring Iran over Yemen, China abstains

Russia vetoed a UN draft resolution presented by the UK that would have pressured Iran over its failure to block supplies of missiles to Yemen's Houthi rebels

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UN Security Council to discuss Syria humanitarian truce

The United Nations Security Council will hold a closed-door meeting on Thursday to discuss an appeal from U.N. aid officials for a month-long humanitarian ceasefire in Syria, diplomats said

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UN Security Council members meet Afghan leaders during 3-day visit

Representatives of the United Nations Security Council held talks with Afghanistan's top leaders during a three-day visit to the country

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UN Security Council considers trip to Afghanistan

The United Nations Security Council is considering a visit to Afghanistan to help develop a new strategy, Kazakhstan's UN ambassador said

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