UN Security Council

• United Nations chief, security council call on Taliban to reverse university ban for women

  Since regaining power, the Taliban have widely implemented a strict interpretation of Islamic law, or Sharia, despite initially promising a more moderate rule.

  World

  Dec 28, 2022
  
• Russia vetoes UN resolution condemning Putin’s annexation of Ukrainian territory

  The U.N. Security Council veto sets up a promised vote in the General Assembly that is expected to overwhelmingly pass, but will have no binding authority to stop Russia.

  World

  Sep 30, 2022
  
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• Japan’s Kishida says UN reforms needed to prevent Russian vetoes over Ukraine war

  Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida expressed disappointment over the failure of the UN Security Council to respond to the war because of Russia's right of veto.

  World

  Sep 20, 2022
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• China, Russia forced to defend vetoes of North Korea sanctions under new UN rules

  The close allies reiterated their opposition to more sanctions, blaming the United States for rising tensions on the Korean peninsula and calling for more dialogue.

  World

  Jun 8, 2022
• Why is China ‘buzzing’ Canadian, Australian planes? Here’s what you need to know

  Experts say the incidents have broader implications for Chinese aggression in the Asia-Pacific region and efforts to enforce sanctions on North Korea.

  World

  Jun 8, 2022
• ‘Concerning’ Chinese jet pilot behaviour will be raised with UN Security Council: Joly

  Canada's foreign affairs minister Melanie Joly said the Canadian surveillance plane that China is targeting is on a UN mission and should be allowed to fly without interference.

  World

  Jun 3, 2022
• Allies must ‘eliminate’ Russia from world stage at UN Security Council: ex-NATO leader

  "If this is not the mode to make that change, then shame on us for not trying," said a former Supreme Allied Commander of NATO over Russia's role on the Security Council.

  Canada

  May 1, 2022
• Zelenskyy shows UN graphic video highlighting ‘terrible’ Russia war crimes in Ukraine

  In a speech to the U.N. Security Council, the Ukrainian president showed a short video of burned, bloodied and mutilated bodies, including children, in several cities.

  World

  Apr 5, 2022
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• Global impact of Ukraine war worst since World War II: U.N. food chief

  David Beasley, executive director of the U.N. World Food Program, told the U.N. Security Council that already high food prices are skyrocketing.

  World

  Mar 29, 2022
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• UN peacekeeping force should be on the ground in Ukraine, says former Canadian ambassador

  Russia holds a veto on the UN Security Council and has used it to oppose accountability for the ongoing slaughter of civilians that is now entering a fourth week.

  Canada

  Mar 20, 2022