These sanctions against North Korea are just the newest in an ongoing struggle to get the Asian state to abandon its nuclear ambitions. It all started back in October 2006 when Pyongyang tested a nuclear device, causing the members of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to … [Read more...] about New UN Security Council Resolution against North Korea
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UN Security Council vows new sanctions on North Korea
The United Nations Security Council said Monday it would impose additional sanctions on North Korea in response to Pyongyang's latest launch of a ballistic missile at the weekend. All 15 council members, including the North's closest ally China, approved the statement which … [Read more...] about UN Security Council vows new sanctions on North Korea
UN Security Council condemns North Korea missile test
The UN said in a press statement after an emergency council meeting on Friday that all 193 member states must "fully, comprehensively and immediately" implement all UN sanctions against North Korea. The council "stressed the importance of working to reduce tension in the Korean … [Read more...] about UN Security Council condemns North Korea missile test
UN Security Council demands access to Syria’s Yarmouk camp
United Nations officials have demanded access to Syria's Yarmouk camp with the intention of reaching refugees who were trapped after "Islamic State" (IS) militants captured large parts of the area in an offensive launched on April 1. On behalf of the members of the UN Security … [Read more...] about UN Security Council demands access to Syria’s Yarmouk camp
UN Security Council unanimously backs sending monitors to Aleppo
The vote in the United Nations Security Council was passed unanimously on Monday after a delay following a threat from Russia to veto the original resolution proposed by France. The measure tasks the United Nations with carrying out "adequate, neutral monitoring and direct … [Read more...] about UN Security Council unanimously backs sending monitors to Aleppo