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Urging Strict Oversight of UN Resources amid Severe Liquidity Crisis, Fifth Committee Delegates Consider Proposed $5.5 Billion Peacekeeping Budget, as Session Resumes

Africa

29 January 2017

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Secretary-General, at High-Level Event on Ethiopia’s Humanitarian Situation, Hails Government’s Effective Approach to Building Resilience, Promoting Development

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks at the high-level event on the humanitarian situation in Ethiopia, in Addis Ababa today:

24 January 2017

SC/12692-AFR/3525-PKO/622

Security Council Press Statement on Attack against United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali

The following Security Council press statement was issued today by Council President Olof Skoog (Sweden):

20 January 2017

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Security Council, Concerned about Violent Extremism Plaguing West Africa, Strongly Condemns Boko Haram Terrorist Attacks in Lake Chad Basin

Expressing its concerns over the prevalence of violent extremism that could be conducive to terrorism, the Security Council strongly condemned all terrorist attacks in West Africa, notably those carried out by Boko Haram in the Lake Chad Basin.

19 January 2017

SG/SM/18412-AFR/3524

Secretary-General Calls New President of Gambia, Voices ‘Deep Concern’ Over Outgoing Leader’s Refusal to Step Aside, Refugee Outflow into Senegal

The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres:

18 January 2017

SG/SM/18410-AFR/3522

Secretary-General Condemns Deadly Attack against Camp for Mixed-Patrol Units, Saying ‘Despicable Act’ Strengthens Resolve to Uphold Mali Peace Accord

The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres:

18 January 2017

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Security Council Press Statement on Terrorist Attack in Gao, Mali

The following Security Council press statement was issued today by Council President Olof Skoog (Sweden):

12 January 2017

SC/12679

Boko Haram Still Threatens Civilians in Lake Chad Basin, Officials Warn Security Council, Urging United Front to Repair Material, Social Damage

Despite the gains made against Boko Haram by countries in the Lake Chad Basin region, the extremist group remained a threat, carrying out asymmetric attacks against civilians, senior United Nations officials told the Security Council today, stressing that only a concerted international approach would help repair the material and social damage inflicted on communities.