"On Tuesday, the 55th session of the Commission on the Status of Women begins in New York, and will run through March 4..."
As the second session of the Geneva portion of the HRC Review continues, the President of the HRC has submitted the “negotiating text”, which will form the basis of the negotiations.
MONUSCO is reporting that on February 15, Samuel Bisengimana was extracted in Eastern DRC, a “serious blow” to FDLR, as he was responsible for mobilizing their civilian support.
In regards to the recent developments in Iran, the SG said that leaders must listen attentively to the voices of the people.
Today the Council held a closed meeting on the situation in Cambodia/Thailand, pursuant to a letter from the Cambodian Perm Rep to the Security Council President requesting the meeting.
“The voice of the Egyptian people, particularly the youth, has been heard, and it is for them to determine the future of their country.”
"He added that the list of survivors is shrinking and we must ensure that the memory of their suffering and endurance never dies."
Today, Haile Menkerios, SRSG for Sudan, briefed the Security Council on the current situation in the country, emphasizing the historical significance in recognizing the validity of the referendum outcome in a peaceful manner.
Ambassador Donahoe stated that the U.S. believes that governments should speak out against religious intolerance and employ tools to address it.