Tag: UN Security Council
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UN Security Council vote on Gaza faces threat of US veto
United Nations (United States) (AFP) – The UN Security Council will vote on a new draft resolution Tuesday calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, despite threat of a third US veto on such a text. The document, prepared by Algeria, “demands an immediate humanitarian ceasefire that must be respected by all parties.” The vote comes…
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UN Security Council condemns ‘heinous and cowardly’ terrorist attack in Peshawar
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) condemned the “heinous and cowardly” terrorist attack in Peshawar at a mosque on Friday (March 4). The attack was claimed by the Islamic State-Khurasan (IS-K). The statement on Sunday said that the UNSC members expressed their deepest sympathy and condolences to the victims and the Pakistani government. “I condemn…