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21 August 2020

SG/SM/20217

Secretary-General Welcomes Calls for Ceasefire, End to Hostilities in Libya

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

21 August 2020

SG/SM/20216

As Enforced Disappearances Remain Unchecked, Secretary-General Calls on States to Ratify International Convention as Crucial First Step for Ending Crime, in Observance Message

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances, observed on 30 August:

21 August 2020

SG/SM/20215

Secretary-General, in Observance Message, Urges Long-Term Assistance, Justice for Terrorism Victims, Stressing Survivors’ Voices Must Be Heard

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the high-level event to commemorate the International Day of Remembrance of and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism, “Not Forgotten: Stories of Remembrance of Victims of Terrorism”, today in New York:

20 August 2020

SG/SM/20214

Religious Hate Crimes, Racist Discourse Rising amid COVID-19, Secretary-General Warns in Observance Message, Urging Greater Inclusion, Respect for Diversity

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief, observed on 22 August:

19 August 2020

SG/SM/20213

Aligning Legislative, Spending Decisions with Climate Action Key to Recovering from COVID-19 Pandemic, Secretary-General Tells Speakers of Parliament

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks at the opening of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) World Conference of Speakers of Parliament on the theme: “Parliamentary leadership for more effective multilateralism that delivers peace and sustainable development for the people and planet”, in New York today:

19 August 2020

SG/SM/20212

Secretary-General Hails ‘Unsung Heroes’ Risking Their Lives to Help Others during COVID-19 Pandemic, in World Humanitarian Day Message

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for World Humanitarian Day, observed today:

18 August 2020

SG/SM/20210

Secretary-General Expresses Concern over Pre-Election Violence in Côte d’Ivoire

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

18 August 2020

SG/SM/20211

Condemning Military Mutiny in Mali, Secretary-General Demands Immediate Release of Arrested President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita, Cabinet Members

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

18 August 2020

SG/SM/20209

Secretary-General Takes Note of Special Tribunal for Lebanon’s Verdict in relation to Former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri’s Assassination

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

17 August 2020

SG/SM/20208

Secretary-General Calls for Enduring Support to Terrorism Victims, Warns of Pandemic-Related Cuts, on International Day

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message on the International Day of and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism, observed on 21 August: