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UN Security Council reiterates 'federal solution' proposal in Cyprus

UN Security Council reiterates 'federal solution' proposal in Cyprus

The Security Council called on the parties in Cyprus to return to formal negotiations and reiterated its proposal for a solution as "a comprehensive and just settlement based on a bicommunal, bizonal federation."

UNSC discusses Zakho attack: 'No one wishes further escalation'

UNSC discusses Zakho attack: 'No one wishes further escalation'

"This horrific attack on a well-known and clearly identifiable tourist site demonstrates a shocking disregard for civilian life," said the UN secretary-general's special envoy for Iraq.

UNSC extends cross-border aid delivery to Syria through Turkey

UNSC extends cross-border aid delivery to Syria through Turkey

After Russia vetoed a one-year extension, the council members agreed to extend aid deliveries for six months. The US, the UK and France abstained from the vote in protest of Russia's rejection of the previous resolution.

UNSC Meeting: European Envoys Call on Turkey to Stop Syria Operation

UNSC Meeting: European Envoys Call on Turkey to Stop Syria Operation

Members of the council could not agree on a joint statement in the emergency session.

11 October 2019

Turkey: UN's Ceasefire Resolution Not to Affect Afrin Operation

Turkey: UN's Ceasefire Resolution Not to Affect Afrin Operation

The United Nations Security Council has voted for a month-long "humanitarian pause" in Syria. Authorities from Turkey say ceasefire decision will not affect Afrin operation.

26 February 2018

Syrian Representative to UN: Call for Ceasefire Should Include Afrin as Well

Syrian Representative to UN: Call for Ceasefire Should Include Afrin as Well

In his statement, the Syrian Representative to UN has stated that 13 anti-terror resolutions were passed and they all await “to be seriously put into effect”.

26 February 2018

Gerger: "Turkey Is at the Front of War, not of Peace"

TURKEY CHAIRS UN SECURITY COUNCIL

Gerger: "Turkey Is at the Front of War, not of Peace"

Turkey will chair the UN Security Council for one month starting from 1 September. Political Scientist Gerger demurred that Turkey is not on the side of peace but "on the front of war and attacks".

1 September 2010 Semra Pelek