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UNSC discusses Zakho attack: 'No one wishes further escalation'

UNSC discusses Zakho attack: 'No one wishes further escalation'

"This horrific attack on a well-known and clearly identifiable tourist site demonstrates a shocking disregard for civilian life," said the UN secretary-general's special envoy for Iraq.

UNSC extends cross-border aid delivery to Syria through Turkey

UNSC extends cross-border aid delivery to Syria through Turkey

After Russia vetoed a one-year extension, the council members agreed to extend aid deliveries for six months. The US, the UK and France abstained from the vote in protest of Russia's rejection of the previous resolution.

Report submitted to UNSC draws attention to Central Asia

Report submitted to UNSC draws attention to Central Asia

In a report prepared by the United Nations specialists, it is indicated that organizations such as ISIS and al-Qaeda have been “making intensive efforts to make the citizens of Turkic republics living in Turkey join their ranks.”

Republic of Cyprus takes Varosha to UN Security Council

Republic of Cyprus takes Varosha to UN Security Council

Nikos Hristodulidis, the Foreign Minister of the Republic of Cyprus, has announced that they have applied to the United Nations Security Council regarding the attempts to partially open the Varosha quarter of Famagusta.

Karabakh crisis: Turkey denies involvement in clashes, UNSC calls for immdiate ceasefire

Karabakh crisis: Turkey denies involvement in clashes, UNSC calls for immdiate ceasefire

President Erdoğan's communications director denied that Turkey downed a fighter jet of Armenia, Azerbaijan claimed to have killed more than 2,000 enemy soldiers, the UNSC called on both sides to work with OSCE.

30 September 2020

UN: Turkey’s Operation Threatens a Large Number of Civilians

UN: Turkey’s Operation Threatens a Large Number of Civilians

OHCHR published its annual report in Geneva yesterday. The Commissioner for Human Rights, Zeid Ra’ad al Hussein has stated that Afrin operation of Turkey is threatening the civil society.