Geopolitics
New York, Jul 23 (JEN): The United Nations Security Council has condemned in the strongest terms the recent terrorist attack in Suruc, Turkey, which killed at least 31 and injuring over 100 people. more
Security Council urges Libyan parties to agree on government of national accord

New York, July 2 (JEN): Reiterating that there can be no military solution to the crisis in Libya, the United Nations Security Council on Wednesdayurged the parties to the conflict to agree ...

At Security Council, UN political chief warns of precarious situation in Middle East

New York, June 25 (JEN) During the past month, the security situation in the Middle East remained tense, the United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs, Jeffrey Feltman, on ...

Côte d’Ivoire will need UN support before Presidential elections: Security Council

New York, Jun 10 (JEN): For Côte d’Ivoire, the October presidential election represents an important milestone in the consolidation of the hard-won gains of recent years, the Unite ...

Security Council urges Yemeni stakeholders to 'accelerate' political dialogue

New York, Jun 3 (JEN): The Security Council on Tuesday voiced deep concern about the “grave situation” in Yemen and urged the country's stakeholders to engage as soon as possible ...

Security Council renews mandate of UN Mission in South Sudan

New York, May 29 (JEN): The Security Council on Thursday adopted a resolution extending the mandate of the United Nations mission in the country until 30 November 2015, giving the operation ...

Security Council urges broader global cooperation to tackle transfer of arms

New York, May 23 (JEN): The United Nations Security Council on Friday adopted a resolution urging stronger cooperation in stemming the “illicit transfer, destabilizing accumulation and ...

Security Council: UN envoy says world must not squander opportunity in Somalia

New York, May 20 (JEN): While it is too soon to celebrate definitive success in Somalia, and while the situation remains challenging, progress is being made and the international community w ...

Security Council: UN official warns Middle East status quo not tenable

New York, May 20 (JEN): The Middle East is threatened by “a vicious tide of terror and extremism” amid stalled peace negotiations and growing regional tensions, a United Nations ...

Security Council: UN officials urges global attention to plight of civilians in Iraq

New York, May 15 (JEN): The complexities and complications surrounding the plight of civilians in Iraq remain “enormous” amid slow political progress and ongoing violence through ...