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US resolution proposing rapid force for Haiti imperiled: ‘No one is stepping up’

A proposal by the United States encouraging the rapid deployment of an international military force to Haiti is on the verge of failure after no country volunteered to contribute troops, multiple sources tell McClatchy and the Miami Herald.

Miami Herald

Russia raises accusation at U.N. of Ukraine 'dirty bomb' plans

Russia on Tuesday took its accusation that Ukraine was preparing to use a dirty bomb - an explosive device laced with radioactive material - to the United Nations Security Council, voicing its concerns during a closed-door meeting of the 15-member body.

Reuters

Russia tells U.N. Ukraine plans 'dirty bomb,' West dismisses allegation

Russia on Tuesday took its case to the U.N. Security Council that Ukraine is preparing to use a "dirty bomb" on its own territory, an assertion dismissed by Western and Ukrainian officials as misinformation and a pretext for intensifying the war.

Reuters

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West and Russia clash over probe of drones in Ukraine

The U.S. and key Western allies are accusing Russia of using Iranian drones to attack civilians and power plants in Ukraine in violation of a 2015 U.N. Security Council resolution and international humanitarian law

The Independent UK

Security Council adopts sanctions against Haiti gangs, including leader known as ‘Barbecue’

The United Nations Security Council on Friday unanimously agreed to clamp down on illicit arms sales and violent criminal armed groups in Haiti by imposing a travel ban, arms embargo and asset freeze on gang leaders — and anyone engaging in actions that threaten the peace, security or stability of…

Miami Herald

E3 Calls for UN to Probe Russia’s Alleged Use of Iranian Drones

Britain, France and Germany on Friday called for a United Nations probe of accusations Russia has used Iranian-origin drones to attack Ukraine, allegedly violating a UN Security Council Resolution. In a letter signed by their UN envoys and seen by Reuters, the three backed Ukraine's call on Monday for such…

Asharq Al-Awsat

E3 seeks U.N. to probe Russia's alleged use of Iranian drones

Britain, France and Germany on Friday called for a United Nations probe of accusations Russia has used Iranian-origin drones to attack Ukraine, allegedly violating a U.N. Security Council Resolution.

Reuters

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UN ready to vote on sanctions against Haitian gang leader

The U.N. Security Council has scheduled a vote Friday on a resolution that would demand an immediate end to violence and criminal activity in Haiti

The Independent UK

UN to vote Friday on sanctions against Haitian gang leader

The U.N. Security Council has scheduled a vote Friday on a resolution that would demand an immediate end to violence and criminal activity in Haiti

The Independent UK

U.N. says Guterres' comments on Russia have not harmed communication with Moscow

U.N. chief Antonio Guterres has "spoken up very clearly" about Russia's war in Ukraine and it has not stopped communication with Moscow, a U.N. spokesman said on Thursday, after a Russian warning that cooperation with U.N. officials could be at risk.

Reuters

Nations consider sending troops to Haiti, despite troubled past foreign intervention

The U.S. and Mexico proposed to the United Nations Security Council a "non-U.N." force for Haiti to help the country resolve deepening crises, but countries are cautious given prior harmful efforts.

WEKU

Russia to review working with U.N. chief if he inspects drones in Ukraine

Russia said on Wednesday that it will reassess cooperation with U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres if he sends experts to Ukraine to inspect drones that Western powers say were made in Iran and used by Moscow in violation of a U.N. resolution.

Reuters

Vladimir Putin introduces martial law in Russian-held parts of Ukraine

In a televised address to members of his security council, Putin instructed the government to set up a special coordinating council under Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin to work with Russia's regions to boost Moscow's war effort in Ukraine

Irish Mirror

Putin declares martial law in annexed regions of Ukraine

Russia’s president did not provide details of the extra powers the heads of annexed regions will have under his decree.

Al Jazeera

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Mali's foreign minister accuses France of 'espionage and destabilising acts' at UN

Mali's foreign affairs minister says the military government will exercise its right to self-defence if France "continues to undermine'" the country's sovereignty and national security.

The Independent UK

UN to vote on sanctions to curb violence, crime in Haiti

The United Nations Security Council is expected to vote Wednesday on a resolution that would demand an immediate end to violence and criminal activity in Haiti

Asharq Al-Awsat

Ukraine Invites UN Experts to Examine ‘Iranian-Origin’ Drones

Ukraine has invited United Nations experts to inspect what it says are Iranian-origin drones used by Russia to attack Ukrainian targets in violation of a Security Council Resolution, according to a letter seen by Reuters on Tuesday. Russia launched dozens of "kamikaze" drones, or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) on Ukraine…

Reuters

U.S., allies to discuss Iranian drone transfers to Russia at U.N

The United States, Britain and France plan to raise alleged Iranian arms transfers to Russia at a closed-door U.N. Security Council meeting on Wednesday, diplomats said, after Kyiv accused Moscow of using Iranian-origin drones against civilian targets.

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US and Mexico call for international force to help Haiti tackle gangs

The United States and Mexico said Monday they are preparing a UN resolution that would authorise an international mission to help improve security in Haiti, whose government issued a “distress call” for the people of the crisis-wracked nation.

Reuters

U.S., Mexico call for Haiti security mission to confront gangs

The United States and Mexico said on Monday they will seek support from the United Nations for a security mission to restore order in Haiti amid a worsening humanitarian crisis, but did not identify who would lead the mission.

Axios

Pope Francis calls for reforms to the United Nations in new book

There is never a place for the barbarism of war, especially not when contention acquires one of its most unjust faces: that of so-called ‘preventive wars,'" Pope Francis also wrote in an excerpt released Sunday.

Asharq Al-Awsat

UN Renews Support to Political Process to Resolve Western Sahara Dispute

The United Nations Special Political and Decolonization Committee, known as the Fourth Committee, adopted on Friday a resolution reiterating its support to the political process under the exclusive UN auspices to resolve the regional dispute over the Moroccan Sahara. The resolution calls on all parties to cooperate fully with the…

Miami Herald

US will support sending ‘multinational rapid action force’ to Haiti

The United States has drafted a United Nations Security Council resolution that will encourage the “immediate deployment of a multinational rapid action force” to Haiti to address the nation’s worst security and health crisis in decades, according to a copy of the resolution obtained by McClatchy and the Miami Herald.

The Independent UK

Proposed UN resolution would sanction top Haitian gang chief

The U_N_ Security Council is negotiating a resolution that would impose an arms embargo, asset freeze and travel ban on influential Haitian gang leader Jimmy Cherizier, nicknamed “Barbeque.”

Reuters

U.N. Security Council considers Haiti sanctions, targeting 'Barbecue'

The U.N. Security Council is considering creating a sanctions regime to impose an asset freeze, travel ban and arms embargo on anyone who threatens the peace, security or stability of Haiti, according to a draft resolution seen by Reuters on Thursday.

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