Security Council

US after economic pressure on North Korea as Trump cringes away from military action

Sep 07, 2017 05:10

The United States is pushing for tougher UN sanctions against North Korea, including an oil embargo, a ban on textile exports and the hiring of North Korean laborers abroad as well as a travel ban and asset freeze for Kim Jong-un.
UN Rights Council neglects duty to probe atrocities in Yemen: Report

Sep 05, 2017 19:15

The UN Human Rights Office has lashed out at the global body’s Human Rights Council for neglecting its responsibility with regard to launching an investigation into the massive rights violations in Yemen.
UNSC holds emergency meeting after North Korea nuclear test

Sep 04, 2017 18:11

The UN Security Council has convened its second emergency meeting in a week about North Korea on Monday after a powerful nuclear test explosion added another layer of urgency for diplomats wrestling with what to do about the North's persistent weapons programs.
UN resolution calls on members to block access of terrorists to arms

Aug 03, 2017 13:08

The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has unanimously adopted a resolution that calls on all countries to stop the supply of weapons to “terrorists” and extremist groups.
Russia blocks UN condemnation of North Korea's missile launch

Jul 06, 2017 20:25

Russian diplomats have objected to a United Nations Security Council (UNSC) condemnation of North Korea's recent missile launch, saying the US-drafted statement referred to it as an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM).
Qatar lobbying with UNSC members to lift Saudi-led bans

Jul 01, 2017 13:16

Qatar has been lobbying with the non-permanent members of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) against a Saudi-led embargo of the country.
North Korea 'fully rejects' UNSC sanctions, vows to continue with nuclear, missile programs

Jun 04, 2017 14:12

North Korea says it "fully rejects" the fresh wave of sanctions imposed on some of its companies and individuals by the United Nations Security Council, vowing to continue with its nuclear and missile programs without a delay.
UN Security Council imposes fresh sanctions on North Korea over missile tests

Jun 03, 2017 05:13

The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has imposed a fresh array of sanctions on North Korea in response to a number of missile tests carried out by Pyongyang this year.
UNSC to hold emergency meeting over latest N Korea missile test

May 22, 2017 04:09

The United Nations Security Council is set for a closed-door meeting over North Korea's latest missile tests that have been seen as a breakthrough in the North's missile program.
Russia calls UNSC meeting, warns against Saudi raid on Yemeni city

Mar 18, 2017 17:03

During a meeting of the UN Security Council convened by Russia, the Kremlin has warned about “grave humanitarian consequences” that would come if Saudi Arabia goes ahead with a plan to attack Yemen's western port city of Hudaydah.