Washington, Jan 3 (IBNS): Escalating further possibilities of a nuclear war, US President Donald Trump has warned North Korea that he commands a “much bigger” and “more powerful” arsenal of devastating weapons than the Asian nation.
New Security Council further tightens sanctions against DPR Korea
York, Dec 23(Just Earth News): The United Nations Security Council on Friday imposed new sanctions on the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), increasing the depth of measures imposed on the country in the wake of its continued nuclear and ballistic weapons programme, including the ballistic missile launch on 28 November.
Security Council to consider set of elements in peacekeeping reviews
New York, Dec 22(Just Earth News): The United Nations Security Council on Thursday expressed its intention to consider a set of elements when reviewing mandates and configuration of peacekeeping missions.
Security Council calls for efforts to ensure stability in Lebanon
New York, Dec 20(Just Earth News): Welcoming the return of Prime Minister Saad Hariri to Lebanon and his decision to continue his term, the United Nations Security Council highlighted the need to protect the country from crisis that are destabilizing the Middle East.
Security Council holds ministerial-level meeting on 'threats posed by DPR Korea'
New York, Dec 15(Just Earth News): The United Nations Security Council will on Friday hold a ministerial-level meeting on the threat and challenges posed by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) to international peace and security.
UN Security Council pledges support for regional push to revive South Sudan’s peace pact
New York, Dec 15(Just Earth News): As the brutal conflict in South Sudan enters its fifth year, the United Nations Security Council on Thursday said it remains deeply concerned over the situation there, and expressed strong support for a regional initiative aimed at salvaging a 2015 peace deal.
Security Council re-authorizes EU-led force in Bosnia and Herzegovina
New York, Nov 8(Just Earth News): The Security Council on Tuesday extended the authorization of the European Union-led multinational stabilization force in Bosnia and Herzegovina for an additional year, following an analysis by a United Nations envoy that a resurgence of divisive nationalism is threatening to take the country backwards.
New York, Oct 28(Just Earth News): At the Security Council on Friday, a senior United Nations official called on Member States, regional organizations and civil society for greater partnership to boost women’s participation at all levels and help ensure UN peace efforts are stronger and more sustainable.
UN Security Council strongly condemns terrorist attack in Egypt
New York, Oct 22(Just Earth News): Condemning “in the strongest terms†the terrorist attack that took place Friday in Egypt's El Wahat desert, the United Nations Security Council underlined the need to bring the perpetrators and sponsors of such “reprehensible acts†to justice.
Security Council deplores ongoing violence, attacks on civilians in Central African Republic
New York, July 14(Just Earth News): The United Nations Security Council on Thursday expressed concern at the ongoing clashes between armed groups in the Central African Republic (CAR) and deplored that civilians from some communities, UN peacekeepers and aid workers continue to be targeted.
New York, July 6(Just Earth News): Briefing an emergency meeting of the Security Council convened following the launch by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) of a ballistic missile of intercontinental range, a senior United Nations official reminded the Council of the importance of separating political and humanitarian concerns as it considers a response to the situation.
UN Security Council welcomes deployment of regional force to restore stability in the Sahel
New York, June 22(Just Earth News): The United Nations Security Council on Wednesday welcomed the deployment by the so-called Group of Five (G5) – Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali, Mauritania and Niger – of a joint force to tackle the threat of terrorism, as well as the serious challenges posed by transnational organized crime in Africa's restive Sahel region.
UN Security Council adds individuals and groups to DPR Korea sanctions list
New York, June 3(Just Earth News): Strongly condemning the nuclear weapons and ballistic missile development activities of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), the United Nations Security Council on Friday decided to apply existing sanctions to 14 individuals and four entities.
New York, Apr 14 (Just Earth News): Recognizing the “major milestone†Haiti has achieved toward stabilization following recent elections, the Security Council on Thursday extended mandate of the United Nations mission in the island nation for a final six-month period and authorized a smaller successor peacekeeping mission.
Security Council condemns ‘barbaric and cowardly’ terrorist attack in Stockholm
New York, Apr 11(Just Earth News): The United Nations Security Council condemned in the strongest terms the “barbaric and cowardly†terrorist attack which took place in Stockholm on 7 April, and during which at least four people, including a child, were killed and over a dozen injured.