The Latest Breaking News from Security Council

Afghan earthquake survivors lack food, shelter as aid trickles in

The earthquake killed at least 1,000 people and destroyed or damaged about 10,000 homes in Afghanistan’s remote east.

Al Jazeera · Jun 24, 2022

India says ready to provide assistance, support to quake-affected Afghanistan

Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Arindam Bagchi tweeted that the first consignment of India's earthquake relief assistance for the people of Afghanistan has reached Kabul.

The Hindu · Jun 24, 2022

U.N. says Taliban interfering with aid, resisting cash plan

Afghanistan's ruling Taliban are resisting efforts by the United Nations to help get humanitarian funding into the country and are interfering in the delivery of aid, U.N. aid chief Martin Griffiths told the Security Council on Thursday.

Reuters · Jun 23, 2022

UN Urges South Sudan to Agree on Elections

The UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, urged the parties in South Sudan to implement the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of Conflict before the end of the transitional period in February 2023. Guterres called for the completion of transitional security arrangements, agreeing on an electoral timetable, and "immediately engaging" in a…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 21, 2022

U.N. chief to Security Council: 'We cannot give up on people of Syria'

U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres appealed to the Security Council on Monday to extend its approval of aid deliveries from Turkey to millions of people in need in northwest Syria, telling the body: "We cannot give up on the people of Syria."

Reuters · Jun 20, 2022

Russia-West tensions inflame UN debate on Mali peacekeepers

Tensions between Russia and the West are aggravating talks about the future of one of the United Nations’ biggest and most perilous peacekeeping operations, the force sent to help Mali contend with a decade-long Islamic extremist insurgency

The Independent UK · Jun 19, 2022

Saudi Arabia, Morocco Stress Importance of Joint Arab Action, Countering Terrorism

Morocco reiterated its absolute solidarity with Saudi Arabia and its constant support for all measures taken by the country to protect its security and stability and ensure the safety of its territories, citizens, and residents. Rabat hosted the 13th session of the Joint Moroccan-Saudi Commission on June 15 and 16,…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 17, 2022

Yemen Insists on Ending Taiz Blockade, Achieving Peace According to the References

The Yemeni government renewed its call to the international community to pressure the Houthi militias to end the Taiz siege and abide by all the ceasefire terms. Yemen's representative at the UN, Abdullah al-Saadi, affirmed the government's keenness to achieve a comprehensive and sustainable peace to end the conflict and…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 16, 2022

Ethiopia Prepares for 3rd GERD Filling, Aboul Gheit Slams UN Security Council

Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit criticized the international community as Ethiopia is expected to start the third phase of filling the Grand Renaissance Dam’s reservoir during the upcoming rainy season. Aboul Gheit said Sunday the international community, starting with the United Nations Security Council, has “failed” Egypt and Sudan.…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 14, 2022

China Says Doesn't Want To See Kim Jong-Un Carrying Out Nuclear Tests: This Is Why It Vetoed UN Sanctions

China's United Nations envoy justified the country's act of vetoing the Security Council's new sanctions on Kim Jong-Un-led North Korea after the secretive nation fired ballistic missiles.

Benzinga · Jun 10, 2022