UN Security Council

UN to vote again on Gaza ceasefire, US plans unclear

The latest draft of the resolution demands "an immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire" in the war between Israel and Hamas and "the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages."

UN Security Council rejects Russian resolution on Israel-Hamas war

The UN Security Council on Monday rejected a Russian resolution condemning spiraling violence in the Middle East, with delegates refusing to back a motion that did not single out Hamas for its surprise attack on Israel that left at least 1,400 people dead

Iran says it will quit global nuclear treaty if case goes to UN

Iran says it could quit the global nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) if European countries refer it to the UN Security Council over a nuclear agreement, a move that would overturn diplomacy in its confrontation with the West.

UN Security Council to meet today on India's moves in Kashmir

The UN Security Council is due to meet behind closed-doors at the request of China and Pakistan to discuss India's decision to revoke the special status of Jammu and Kashmir, diplomats say.

Beijing must play due role

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina leaves for China on a five-day visit today and she will discuss various issues with Chinese leaders, including Rohingya repatriation.

UNSC should stand in solidarity with survivors of rape in conflict

The honour bestowed on us by the Norwegian Nobel Committee in late 2018, when we jointly won the Nobel Peace Prize, comes with tremendous responsibility.

No excuse for delaying solution

Making a call for accountability as an essential prerequisite to regional security and stability, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urges the Security Council to work with Myanmar to end "horrendous sufferings" of Rohingyas.

US vetoes UN resolution on protecting Palestinians

The United States vetoes a Kuwaiti-drafted UN Security Council resolution that condemned Israel's use of force against Palestinian civilians, underlining Washington's differences with friends and foes alike over the Israeli-Palestinian issue.

UN probes attacks on Syria hospitals after location shared with Russia

The United Nations investigates attacks on hospitals and clinics in Syria that are carried out after information on their location was shared with Russia, the United Nation (UN) aid chief said today.

September 28, 2017
September 28, 2017

Rohingya Crisis: Bangladesh wants strong UNSC stance

Dhaka wants the UN Security Council to take “strong stance and swift action” to end the "ethnic cleansing" in Myanmar and to restore peace and stability in the strife-torn Rakhine State to facilitate a smooth return of Rohingyas.

September 25, 2017
September 25, 2017

Call for UNSC meet

Seven countries including the US, UK and France have called on the UN Security Council to meet next week to discuss the ongoing violence in Myanmar.

September 15, 2017
September 15, 2017

PM to raise Rohingya issue at UNGA

In an effort to find a long-term solution to the Rohingya crisis, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will make a formal proposal at the

September 15, 2017
September 15, 2017

Too little, too late

Although it came quite late in the series of events, the UN Security Council statement Wednesday just reminded the world how terrible

September 14, 2017
September 14, 2017

UNSC Meeting on Myanmar: Call for immediate steps to end violence

The UN Security Council yesterday expressed concern about excessive force used by Myanmar during its security operation in Rakhine State and called for "immediate steps" to end the violence.

May 12, 2016
May 12, 2016

Microsoft tells UN more can be done to combat digital terror

Microsoft told the United Nations yesterday that technology companies can do more to combat digital terror, but warned there was no single solution to prevent terrorists from using the web.

March 12, 2016
March 12, 2016

UN votes to send home peacekeepers accused of sexual abuse

The UN Security Council adopts a resolution calling for the repatriation of peacekeeping units whose soldiers face allegations of sexual abuse.

March 3, 2016
March 3, 2016

North Korea 'fires projectiles' into sea

South Korean defence ministry claims that North Korea fired several short-range projectiles into the sea.

February 27, 2016
February 27, 2016

Syria conflict: Attacks reported as truce comes into effect

The first major truce in Syria's five-year civil war comes into effect, but Syrian TV says shells hit residential areas of the capital, Damascus.

February 6, 2016
February 6, 2016

North Korea advances 'satellite' launch

North Korea has brought forward the possible date of a controversial "satellite" launch to as early as Sunday, regional governments say.