Geopolitics
New York, Nov 7(Just Earth News):The Security Council on Monday adopted a resolution stressing the important contribution that United Nations policing can provide in peacekeeping and special political missions throughout the conflict cycle. more
Security Council considers boost in UN peacekeepers numbers in Central African Republic

New York, Nov 7(Just Earth News): The Security Council is deciding whether to increase the number of United Nations peacekeepers in the Central African Republic (CAR), one of the recommendat ...

Security Council approves one-year extension of UN political mission in Libya

New York, Sept 15(Just Earth News): The Security Council on Thursday extended for one year the mandate of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), focused on supporting the Nort ...

Security Council extends African-led mission in Somalia, targets handover to national security forces

New York, Aug 31(Just Earth News): The United Nations Security Council on Wednesday extended its authorization of the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) until 31 May 2018, approving ...

Security Council renews mandate of UN peacekeeping force in Lebanon

New York, Aug 31(Just Earth News): The Security Council on Wednesday extended the mandate of the United Nations peacekeeping mission in Lebanon for one year.

Security Council extends mandate of UN peacekeeping force in Cyprus

New York, July 27(Just Earth News): The Security Council on Thursday renewed the mandate of the United Nations peacekeeping mission in Cyprus for six months, until 31 January 2018, following ...

‘Important work ahead,’ Security Council says, as UN mission in Côte d’Ivoire concludes

New York, July 1(Just Earth News): Recognizing the efforts of the United Nations Operation in Côte d’Ivoire (UNOCI) in promoting peace, stability and development, the UN Security Council ...

Security Council adopts first-ever resolution on mine action

New York, July 1(Just Earth News): The United Nations Security Council on Friday adopted its first-ever resolution on mine action, noting the serious and lasting threat posed by landmines, e ...

Security Council updated on status of resolution on Iran’s nuclear programme

New York, June 30(Just Earth News): Briefing the Security Council on Thursday, the United Nations political chief called on the participants of the plan of action on Iran’s nuclear program ...

Security Council welcomes commitment of Colombian Government and FARC-EP to peace process

New York, May 12(Just Earth News): The opposition in Colombia has begun to lay down arms, a move welcomed on Thursday by the United Nations Security Council which recently visited the countr ...