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23 March 2021

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Secretary-General, Deeply Concerned at Continuing Political Impasse in Somalia, Calls on Leaders to Hold Elections without Further Delay

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

23 March 2021

SG/SM/20648

Secretary-General Strongly Condemns Killing of 137 People in Latest Niger Attack, Calling upon Authorities to Enhance Civilian Protection

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

23 March 2021

SG/SM/20647

Welcoming Saudi Arabia’s Announced Support for Negotiated Settlement in Yemen, Secretary-General Stresses People’s Needs Must Be Placed above All Others

The following statement was issued by the Spokesperson of UN Secretary-General António Guterres:

23 March 2021

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Citing Mix of Progress, ‘Worrying Escalations’, Secretary-General Assures African Group That Continent Remains ‘Absolute Priority’ for United Nations

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks, as prepared for delivery, at a virtual meeting with the African Group today:

23 March 2021

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Pandemic Cannot Delay Climate Action, Secretary-General Tells Ministerial Event, Calling 2021 ‘Make-or-Break Year’ to Limit Temperature Rise

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video remarks for the 2021 Ministerial on Climate Action convened by China, the European Union and Canada, in New York and online today:

22 March 2021

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Secretary-General Strongly Condemns Recent Attacks in Syria, Including Artillery Strikes against United Nations-Supported Hospital

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

22 March 2021

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Secretary-General ‘Profoundly Concerned’ about Rise of Violence against Asians

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

22 March 2021

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As COVID-19 Pandemic Tests Human Family, Nowruz Spirit of Unity, Compassion Needed More Than Ever, Secretary-General Says in International Observance Message

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the virtual meeting on the occasion of the International Day of Nowruz, held today:

19 March 2021

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Not Too Late to Undo Forest Damage, Secretary-General Says, in Message for International Day, while Warning ‘We Risk a Point of No Return

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the International Day of Forests, observed on 21 March:

19 March 2021

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Secretary-General Calls Nowruz ‘an Inspiration’ to More Just, Durable Recovery from Pandemic, in Message for International Day

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the International Day of Nowruz, observed on 20 March: