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10 June 2018

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Secretary-General Expresses Concern Over Deadly Air Strikes in Syria, Urging Stakeholders of Astana Agreement to Uphold De-escalation Commitments

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

9 June 2018

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Welcoming Afghanistan Ceasefire Announcements, Secretary-General Stresses There Is No Military Solution to Conflict

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

8 June 2018

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Marking World Oceans Day, Secretary-General Urges All to Do Their Part in Reducing Plastic Pollution

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

8 June 2018

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India-United Nations Development Partnership Fund Demonstrates Further Deepening of South-South Cooperation, Says Secretary-General on Initiative’s Anniversary

Following are UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ remarks on the first anniversary of the India‑United Nations Development Partnership Fund, in New York today:

7 June 2018

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Secretary-General Welcomes Announcement of Temporary Ceasefire in Afghanistan, Urging Taliban to Accept President’s Offer for Commencing Direct Peace Talks

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

7 June 2018

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Secretary-General appoints Shireen L. Dodson of United States as United Nations Ombudsman

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres today announced the appointment of Shireen L. Dodson of the United States as United Nations Ombudsman.

6 June 2018

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Secretary-General Welcomes Organization of American States Declaration in Support of Nicaragua’s People, End to Violence

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

6 June 2018

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Secretary-General Welcomes Memorandum on Creating Conditions Conducive to Safe Rohingya Refugee Returns from Bangladesh, Reintegration in Rakhine State

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

6 June 2018

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Gender Equality Essential for Peace, Prosperity, Says Secretary-General, in Message to Women Political Leaders Global Summit

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message for the Women Political Leaders Summit 2018, organized in cooperation with the Council of Women Leaders, held in Vilnius, Lithuania, from 6 to 8 June:

6 June 2018

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Opening international Humanitarian Assistance Conference, Secretary-General Commends Russian Federation’s Support to Countries in Crisis

Following is the text of UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ video message to the “International Humanitarian Assistance: Lessons Learned, Current Situation and Perspectives” conference, held in Moscow from 6 to 9 June: