# UN Security Council

Last month

March 2023

# War in Ukraine

UN-backed inquiry accuses Russia of war crimes in Ukraine

The report marked a highly unusual condemnation of a member of the Security Council.

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Mar 16th 2023, 9:15 PM

Last year

2022

# Aung San Suu Kyi

UN Security Council adopts first ever Myanmar resolution and calls for release of Aung San Suu Kyi

Suu Kyi has been a prisoner since the army toppled her government almost two years ago.

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Dec 21st 2022, 9:37 PM

# United Nations

Russian invasion of Ukraine and veto undermines UN Security Council, Coveney says

Coveney believes Ireland has had a “sustained and positive impact” during its two-year term on the council.

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Dec 6th 2022, 6:59 PM

# triple lock

Change to triple-lock mechanism 'sensible' due to changed global situation, says Coveney

A motion at the Fine Gael Ard Fheis is calling for a the triple-lock to be turned into a double-lock.

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Nov 19th 2022, 11:26 AM

# Biological weapons

UN Security Council rejects Russian call for biological weapons probe

Russia had circulated a document to council members alleging that this biological activity is taking place in Ukraine with support from the US Defence Department.

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Nov 3rd 2022, 7:09 AM

# hell on earth

The Horror of Haiti: Sexual violence and murder gangs as Ireland works on diplomatic solution

Irish diplomats have said Haitian society has collapsed as hunger and gang violence drive the Caribbean state towards famine.

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Oct 29th 2022, 8:44 PM

# Sabotage

Nord Stream pipeline blasts equal to several hundred kilos of TNT says report

The UN Security Council is due to hold an emergency meeting on the leaks later today.

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Sep 30th 2022, 7:59 PM

# New York

Ireland would have to assess whether to take in fleeing Russians, says Taoiseach

Germany has indicated its willingness to accept Russian deserters.

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Sep 23rd 2022, 3:22 PM

# United Nations

Ireland 'deeply frustrated' at Security Council’s failure to act on Russia, Palestine and climate change

Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Coveney addressed the UN Security Council in New York earlier today.

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Sep 23rd 2022, 7:00 AM

# New York

Ukraine conflict: Coveney expecting 'abrasive' exchanges at pivotal UN Security Council meeting

Minister Simon Coveney will be around the table with Russia’s Foreign Affairs Minister Sergey Lavrov.

Today's UN Security Council meeting is being considered as the most high-profile engagement of Ireland’s two-year term on the body.

All five permanent members of the Council will be in attendance for the first time since the war in Ukraine began.

Coveney said the idea of a ceasefire and peace agreement "seems like quite a way off".

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Sep 22nd 2022, 6:58 AM

# Zaporizhzhia

UN nuclear watchdog warns of 'grave hour' at Ukraine nuclear plant following shelling

Rafael Grossi said the International Atomic Energy Agency must be allowed to inspect the Zaporizhzhia plant “as soon as possible”.

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Aug 11th 2022, 10:57 PM

# Security Council

Irish diplomats secure aid for 4.1 million displaced people despite threat of Russian UN veto

Ireland became a member of the UN Security Council in 2021 and has responsibility for the Syria file.

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Jul 19th 2022, 6:00 AM

# Peace missions

Government renews approval for Irish peacekeeping missions in Syria and Kosovo

Irish troops are based in the Golan Heights and the Kosovar capital Pristina in UN mandated operations.

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Jun 16th 2022, 6:30 AM

# UN

Zelenskyy calls for meeting with Putin 'to end the war' as Mariupol evacuation 'thwarted'

Ukraine has made a plea to the UN to help evacuate citizens from the city, after previous attempts failed.

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Apr 23rd 2022, 8:30 PM

# Ukraine

Ukraine receives missiles from Norway amid warning Mariupol defenders are facing 'last days'

Commander Serhiy Volyna said his marines are “maybe facing our last days, if not hours”.

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Apr 20th 2022, 10:45 AM

# Ukraine

Simon Coveney to address UN Security Council today on Bucha and Kyiv visit

Coveney visited Bucha and Kyiv last week and will brief his colleagues on what he witnessed.

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Apr 19th 2022, 12:03 AM

# Security Council

UN votes to secure formal presence in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan

The resolution, which avoids using the word Taliban, will allow the UN to continue its “crucial” work in Afghanistan.

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Mar 17th 2022, 4:46 PM

# ukraine crisis

US sanctions Russia for 'beginning' invasion of Ukraine

Putin has received permission from Russia’s upper house to use the army outside its borders to support separatists in Ukraine.

The Russian President has asked the country's upper house to approve using the army outside its borders to support separatists in Ukraine.

European Union foreign ministers will adopt sanctions against Russia today after Putin ordered troops into breakaway regions.

The Taoiseach met German Chancellor Olaf Scholz earlier , who is suspending the Nord Stream 2 pipeline project.

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Feb 22nd 2022, 10:48 PM

# Ukraine

Russia and US square off at UN Security Council over troops at Ukraine's border

The two permanent members of the Council have faced each other today over Ukraine.

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Jan 31st 2022, 7:10 PM

All time

# Myanmar

Save the Children staff confirmed dead in Myanmar massacre

Photos of the attack have spread on social media in Myanmar, fuelling outrage against the military.

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Dec 28th 2021, 5:11 PM

# kabul rescue

Coveney defends Defence department's handling of offer to buy long-range 'heavy lift' aircraft

Questions have been raised about the need for heavy lift aircraft for the Irish Air Corps. An Aviation company had offered two second hand flights eight months before the Kabul mission.

Questions have been raised about the need for heavy lift aircraft for the Irish Air Corps.

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Nov 26th 2021, 12:05 AM

# un missions

Irish Defence Forces officer warns staffing crisis jeopardising UN overseas missions

Raco are holding their annual conference in Kildare.

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Nov 23rd 2021, 2:23 PM

# military takeover

Sudanese prime minister released as protesters face tear gas

The military takeover has been widely denounced.

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Oct 26th 2021, 10:50 PM

# New York

Taoiseach denies that UN resolution on climate change and global conflict is doomed

The Taoiseach is chairing the UN Security Council debate in New York today.

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Sep 23rd 2021, 3:00 PM

# New York

Taoiseach in NYC: 'High-level week' begins as Martin meets new state Governor today

The Taoiseach travelled to New York yesterday to begin a series of UN events.

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Sep 20th 2021, 9:33 AM

# Women's Rights

'We need enormous effort': Coveney leads UN Security Council meeting on Afghanistan in New York

The foreign affairs minister visited the 9/11 memorial earlier today.

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Sep 9th 2021, 9:40 PM

# United Nations

Coveney to chair UN Security Council meeting on Afghanistan in New York

The foreign affairs minister will also visit the 9/11 memorial ahead of the 20th anniversary of the attack.

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Sep 8th 2021, 8:30 PM

# chairing the debate

Ireland hopes to use 'honest broker' image to make an impact in Security Council presidency

As Ireland takes up the reins of the Security Council presidency, it has a chance to highlight important security issues.

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Sep 5th 2021, 7:30 AM

# UN

Ireland to keep focus on Afghanistan during presidency stint of the UN Security Council

For the next 30 days, Ireland will chair debates and organise the agenda for the Security Council.

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Sep 1st 2021, 7:52 PM

# Bab al-Hawa

Rare cooperation between Russia and US sees cross-border aid to Syria continue

The approved text is an amalgam of two drafts – one proposed by Ireland and Norway, and another by Russia.

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Jul 9th 2021, 9:24 PM

# Aid

Ireland joins US and Norway to press for extension of cross-border aid into Syria

A border crossing that aid passes through is due to close this week.

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Jul 6th 2021, 10:30 PM

# Ethiopia

Ireland, US and UK request UN Security Council meeting over war-torn Tigray

Ethiopia’s federal government yesterday declared a “unilateral ceasefire” in Tigray.

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Jun 29th 2021, 6:40 AM

# Ireland on the world stage

Explainer: Five months in, what has Ireland been up to on the UN Security Council?

Minister Coveney said that there has been a “fundamental misunderstanding” of what Ireland is doing on the Council.

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Jun 7th 2021, 8:00 AM

# minister for foreign affairs

Simon Coveney: ‘Calls to expel Israeli ambassador make no sense - issues get resolved by negotiation’

What did Ireland do with its UN Security Council seat in the 11 days that violence erupted between Israel and Hamas?

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Jun 6th 2021, 6:30 AM

Voices

'Walking a fine line': Ireland, China and the UN Security Council

How can a non-permanent member of the Security Council like Ireland ensure that human rights remain at the heart of the Council’s agenda?

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Jun 2nd 2021, 7:00 AM

# Belarus

Save our son: Parents of detained journalist plead for help after flight diverted to Belarus

The speech to parliament was the first time the Belarusian leader has spoken in public since Roman Protasevich’s arrest.

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May 26th 2021, 6:32 PM

# Gaza

UN Security Council calls for 'full adherence' to Gaza ceasefire

Members have also stressed “the immediate need for humanitarian assistance to the Palestinian civilian population”.

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May 23rd 2021, 11:57 AM

# Palestine

Coveney says 'it's too early to tell' if Israel has committed war crimes in Gaza

The Foreign Minister condemned the killing of civilians, especially children, in the last week.

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May 16th 2021, 8:00 PM

# myanmar coup

US urges action by UN Security Council on Myanmar coup

The US wants the UN to issue a resolution to pressure the military junta to restore democracy.

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Apr 10th 2021, 6:02 PM

# Vaccines

UN Security Council to debate challenge of global vaccine access

One question that could be considered is whether UN peacekeepers should be declared essential workers and given vaccine priority.

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Feb 14th 2021, 6:45 AM