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UN Security Council Press Statement on Houthi Detention of United Nations Workers

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The members of the Security Council strongly condemned the detentions since 31 August of at least 21 United Nations personnel by the Houthis, as well as the forced entry into premises of the World Food Programme and UNICEF, and the seizure of UN property, in violation of international law. They stressed that the safety and […]

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Sierra Leone Welcomes Landmark International Court ofJustice Advisory Opinion on Climate Change

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Freetown, 28 July 2025 – The Government of Sierra Leone warmly welcomes the unanimous landmark advisory opinion issued on 23 July 2025 by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on the obligations of States in addressing climate change. This historic opinion—requested by the United Nations General Assembly through the leadership of the Republic of Vanuatu,

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Security Council Press Statement on the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

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25 July 2025 The members of the Security Council welcomed the recent significant progress in the Doha talks facilitated by the State of Qatar, following consultations in Doha to address the issue of the M23 and the signature of a Declaration of Principles in Doha on 19 July 2025, as well as the signature of

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Resolution on Houthi Red Sea Attacks Reporting Requirement

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At the #UN Security Council meeting under the “Maintenance of international peace and security” agenda item, Security Council members voted by 12 votes for to extend the monthly reporting requirement for the Secretary-General on attacks by the Houthi rebel group in Yemen on merchant and commercial vessels in the Red Sea for a further six

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A3 Plus Explanation of Vote At the Security Council on the Adoption Of Resolution 2785 (2025) On The UN Integrated Office In Haiti (BINUH)

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Security Council members voted unanimously in favor of resolution 2785/2025 renewing the mandate of the UN Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH) for another six and a half months, until 31 January 2026. Sierra Leone’s Permanent Representative, H.E Ambassador Dr. Michael Imran Kanu delivered an Explanation of Vote after the vote on behalf of the A3

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Press Stakeout by Security Council State Parties to the Rome Statute on the Situation in Darfur

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Statement by Denmark and Sierra Leone We deliver this statement on behalf of the Members of the Security Council that are State Parties to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC): France, Greece, Guyana, Panama, the Republic of Korea, Slovenia, the United Kingdom, and our own countries, Denmark, and Sierra Leone. We extend

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His Excellency Rtd. Brg. Dr. Julius Maada Bio Warmly Welcomes the Excellent News of Sierra Leone’s Election to the UN ECOSOC for the 2026–2028 term

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His Excellency Rtd. Brg. Dr. Julius Maada Bio warmly welcomes the excellent news of Sierra Leone’s 🇸🇱 election to the @UN Economic and Social Council for the 2026–2028 term, with 186 votes. Sierra Leone will transition from the UN Security Council to ECOSOC reaffirming our enduring commitment to the UN and the advancement of its

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Joint Media Stakeout on Climate, Peace and Security

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& the Protection of Civilians Today, the Security Council convenes for an Open Debate on the Protection of Civilians. Denmark, France, Guyana, Panama, the Republic of Korea, Sierra Leone, Slovenia, the United Kingdom, and my own country Greece, stand before you today to reflect on the protection of civilians in the light of the pressing

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oint Statement on the Basics of Safeguarding Civilians in Armed Conflict- Security Council Stakeout

Joint Statement on the Basics of Safeguarding Civilians in Armed Conflict- Security Council Stakeout

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I am honored to deliver this statement on behalf of . delegations committed to upholding international humanitarian law and protecting civilians in armed conflict. This year, civilians in armed conflicts continue to live under unthinkable conditions of constant danger, insecurity and suffering. The United Nations recorded at least 36.000 civilian deaths in 14 armed conflicts

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