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United Nations Security Council

UN Security Council Chamber in New York, also known as the Norwegian Room
NameUnited Nations Security Council مجلس أمن الأمم المتحدة  
联合国安全理事会  
Conseil de sécurité des Nations unies  
Совет Безопасности Организации Объединённых Наций  
Consejo de Seguridad de
las Naciones Unidas  
CaptionUN Security Council Chamber in New York, also known as the Norwegian Room
TypePrincipal Organ
Also Referred To AsUNSC
HeadLebanon
(for September 2011)
StatusActive
Established1946

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The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is one of the principal organs of the United Nations and is charged with the maintenance of international peace and security. Its powers, outlined in the United Nations Charter, include the establishment of peacekeeping operations, the establishment of international sanctions, and the authorization of military action. Its powers are exercised through United Nations Security Council resolutions.

The Security Council held its first session on 17 January 1946 at Church House, London. Since its first meeting, the Council, which exists in continuous session, has travelled widely, holding meetings in many cities, such as Paris and Addis Ababa, as well as at its current permanent home at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City.

There are 15 members of the Security Council, consisting of five veto-wielding permanent members (China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States) and 10 elected non-permanent members with two-year terms. This basic structure is set out in Chapter V of the UN Charter. Security Council members must always be present at UN headquarters in New York so that the Security Council can meet at any time. This requirement of the United Nations Charter was adopted to address a weakness of the League of Nations since that organization was often unable to respond quickly to a crisis.


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