A resolution is a formal action taken by the United Nations General Assembly or Security Council that establishes binding obligations on all 193 member states. It may be a statement, a motion or a proposal. Resolutions and decisions are usually numbered and recorded in the report of the body to which they belong.
The Security Council, composed of five permanent members and ten elected representatives, meets regularly to address threats to international peace and security. It fosters negotiations, imposes sanctions and authorizes the use of force in peacekeeping missions. Critics say that the council is paralyzed by the power of the veto wielded by its five permanent members–Russia, China, France, UK and the US. They argue that their vetoes are often used to shield Israel from criticism.
This resolution condemned violence against civilians in Suweida, Syria in July 2025 and called for unhindered humanitarian access to the area. It also urged the Syrian interim authorities to ensure accountability.
This resolution renewed for six months the authorisation for member states acting nationally or through regional organisations to inspect vessels on the high seas that are bound to or from Libya and that they have reasonable grounds to believe are violating the arms embargo. It also reiterated the call on all parties in the Democratic Republic of Congo to respect international humanitarian law. This resolution was adopted by the Security Council with 14 votes in favour and one abstention (Russia).
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