The following Security Council press statement was issued today by Council President FU Cong (China): The Members of the Security Council strongly condemned the tragic death of World Food Programme member of staff, Ahmed, on 10 February in Houthi captivity and expressed their deepest condolences to the family and the United Nations. Council Members strongly […]
12 February 2025 The following Security Council press statement was issued today by Council President FU Cong (China): The members of the Security Council condemned in the strongest terms the heinous terrorist attack that occurred outside a bank in the city of Kunduz in northern Afghanistan, on 11 February, which was claimed by ISIL (Da’esh)-K
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This statement in support of the International Criminal Court is endorsed by the following States: Afghanistan, Albania, Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Austria, Bangladesh, Belgium, Belize, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Cabo Verde, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Comoros, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Estonia, Finland, France, Gabon, Gambia, Germany,
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The Security Council reaffirms its resolutions 1645 (2005), 1947 (2010), 2282 (2016), 2413 (2018), 2558 (2020), and recalls its resolution 2171 (2014) and presidential statements S/PRST/2015/2, S/PRST/2016/12, PRST/2017/27, and S/PRST/2018/20, and reaffirms the critical importance of peacebuilding and sustaining peace. The Security Council notes with appreciation the release of the Secretary-General’s report on Peacebuilding and
Mr. President, I have the honor to speak on behalf of the A3+ members: Algeria, Guyana, Somalia, and my own country, Sierra Leone. We are deeply grateful to SRSG Ms. Bintou Keita, USG Jean-Pierre Lacroix, and ASG Joyce Msuya for their thorough and detailed accounts of the alarming situation in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo
Security Council press statement on the Democratic Republic of the Congo The members of the Security Council condemned in the strongest terms ongoing advances by the M23 in North-Kivu, including the control of Masisi centre on 4 January 2025 and of Sake on 23 January 2025, and expressed serious concerns regarding imminent threats against Goma,
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The members of the Security Council condemned in the strongest terms the heinous terrorist attacks resulting in the loss of lives in the Point Triple area in the Republic of Benin on Wednesday, 8th January 2025. This attack was claimed by an Al-Qaidaaffiliated militant group known as Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal Muslimin (JNIM). The members
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STATEMENT BY H.E. MR. TIMOTHY MUSA KABBA, MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION OF SIERRA LEONE Good morning, members of the Press. I am truly delighted to engage with you once again, and I thank you for taking the time to attend this press stakeout. As you know, Sierra Leone has had the honor
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Today, January 16th Sierra Leone 🇸🇱 commends the adoption of the resolution renewing the Secretary-General’s reporting mandate on Red Sea attacks, a critical step in advancing maritime security and stability. We also welcome the encouraging progress on the ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel. This pivotal development reflects a shared commitment to dialogue and peace,
The Permanent Mission of the Republic of Sierra Leone to the United Nations is entrusted with the primary responsibility to advance, promote, and protect the best interest of Sierra Leone in the work of the organization and its specialized agencies primarily located in New York, and with member States of the United Nations.
