Latest in Tag: UNSC Highlight
Latest in Tag: UNSC

Egypt calls on UNSC to address oil spill risks off Yemen coastÂ
Catastrophic environmental, economic impacts expected if tanker explodesÂ

Egypt hopes not to be obliged to re-refer GERD issue to UNSC: Shoukry
African mini-summit to be held for final discussions on disputed Nile dam

Survival is not a question of choice: FM Sameh Shoukry addressing UNSC on GERD
In another chapter of political attempts to settle the regional dispute over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) convened on Monday for a special discussion on the decade-long issue.

Survival is not a question of choice, unilateral GERD filling would heighten regional tensions: Shoukry to UNSC
Egypt believes agreement on GERD must be legally binding instrument under international law

All eyes on UNSC as world leaders discuss GERD dispute
Egypt had previously sent letter to UNSC emphasising importance of continuing negotiations âin good faithâ

Filling GERD without prior agreement threatens lives of millions: Sudan to UNSCÂ Â
Sudan emphasises need to discourage all concerned parties from taking unilateral measuresÂ

Addis Ababa denies taking unilateral actions on GERD: open letter to UNSC
Ethiopian letter responds to Egyptâs diplomatic maneuversÂ

Khartoum to send UNSC letter clarifying GERD talks stance: Sudanese Water Minister
Abbas emphasises that returning to negotiating table requires political will

Egypt urges UNSC to prevent Ethiopia from taking unilateral actions on GERD: ShoukryÂ
Egypt has never even made indirect reference to military action, says Egyptian FM

Egypt could lodge complaint to UNSC over Ethiopiaâs obstinacy on GERD: Shoukry
Another round of tripartite talks held Monday over disputed points

UNSC draft resolution condemns Trumpâs Mid East Peace PlanÂ
US is expected to veto the resolution

UNSC calls for ceasefire in Libya, Al-Sisi reiterates support to Haftar
Al-Sarraj calls Trump to stop foreign support to LNA

UNSC, G7 warn LNA of entering Tripoli, call for immediate fight halt
Last week, LNA launched military campaign against Tripoli

UNSC calls for transparent investigation into Saudi-led coalition airstrike on Saada
At least 51 were killed, including 40 children, while at least 80 were wounded, including 56 children, in Saudi-led strike on a bus

UNSC delays vote on Syria âhumanitarian ceasefireâ in midst of talks
Vote on possible 30-day truce in Syria delayed to Saturday; Russia says prepared to support such deal, given right conditions

Egypt calls for ceasefire by Syrian opposition
Egypt expressed support of the announced ceasefire by the Syrian Army

Egypt calls for UNSC committees meeting to discuss terrorism in Libya
The meeting is scheduled on 27 June to look into the challenges facing the fight against terrorism in Libya

Ambassador to London refutes Guardian claims on Egyptâs vote in UN security council
In a letter to the newspaper, Kamal said that Egypt did not block the French resolution

Egypt, Saudi Arabia in unofficial cold war, officials deny tension
Egyptian activists and media figures take to media platforms to express anger over Saudi Aramcoâs decision

Egypt faces consequences of voting for Russian peace resolution
Saudi Arabia heavily criticised Egyptâs endorsement of the Russian resolution and suspended its oil aid, Egypt defends its voting decisionÂ

Egypt urges resumption of negotiations in Syria at UN security council meeting
All parties betting on winning the military battle in Syria will lose, says Al-Sisi

Egypt begins its 1-month term as head of AU Peace and Security Council
Councilâs agenda to focus on emerging security challenges in Africa

Egypt abstains from voting on UNSC decision to deploy soldiers in South Sudan
The Egyptian delegation said that any intervention should be coordinated with the South Sudanese government

Egypt explains rejection to UN police intervention in Burundi
UNSC vast majority rejected African delegationsâ suggestion to modify the decision to include coordination with Burundi

Egypt âsurprisedâ by claims it obstructed Security Council statement on Turkey
The Foreign Affairs Ministry said Egypt only suggested a âslightâ amendment that does not change the core meaning of the statement

UN Security Council holds talks on regional developments with Arab League in Cairo
Egypt is heading the UNSC mission during May and vows to push African issues to the forefront

Egypt welcomes UN adoption of de Misturaâs Syria plan
Syrian regime attacked marketplace in city of Douma, reportedly killing 100 people

Yemen talks likely to be postponed
Hadi aide cites renewed fighting as a cause

Geneva talks on Yemen to proceed minus Hadi
Peace talks to start on Thursday despite continued fighting

Egypt asks international community not to selectively fight terrorism
âIS is only a faction, there are other extremist groups that are as dangerous,â says Foreign Ministry spokesperson