Geopolitics

Security Council takes up Nicaragua crisis, with some reservations

New York, Political turmoil in Nicaragua could pose a threat to the security of countries across Central America, the UN Security Council heard on Wednesday. more

UN to convene Yemen talks early next month in Geneva, envoy tells Security Council

New York: The United Nations Special Envoy for Yemen announced on Thursday that after two years of stalled talks on resolving the crisis in the country, he plans to invite the warring par ...

Despite challenges and ‘unfinished business’, Colombia celebrates progress towards lasting peace, Security Council hears

New York: Amid a long series of challenges, the implementation of the peace process in Colombia is moving forward and has achieved important milestones in recent months, according to a ne ...

'Status quo in Libya cannot be sustained', UN Envoy tells Security Council

New York, July 17: Despite encouraging signs on the political and humanitarian front, efforts must be sustained and intensified in Libya to avoid further “economic collapse, the bre ...

Security Council imposes arms embargo on South Sudan

New York: The Security Council on Friday narrowly passed a measure aimed at stopping the flow of weapons to armed groups in South Sudan, with those Members in favour saying it would prote ...

Top UN political official updates Security Council on Iran nuclear deal

New York: Notwithstanding “the continued adherence by Iran” to its nuclear-related commitments under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), the agreement is “at ...

Security Council calls for efforts to boost role of young people in peace efforts

New York: The international community is being urged to increase the role of young people in negotiating and implementing peace agreements, in line with a resolution adopted unanimously b ...

Judges urge Security Council to serve interests of all UN Member States

New York: The Security Council should act on behalf of the entire United Nations membership rather than prioritizing their own national interests, or those of close allies, international ...

Security Council urged to prevent ‘uncontrollable escalation’ in Syria

New York: The recent escalating violence across Syria, including allegations of chemical weapons use in a Damascus suburb, could have consequences so devastating they are “difficult ...

As Security Council debates Salisbury chemical attack, Russia calls accusation absurd; UK stands by charge

New York: During a heated debate in the United Nations Security Council on Thursday, Russia again rejected allegations levelled by the United Kingdom that Moscow was behind a deadly nerve ...