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Secretary-General: Press Release

9 November 2023

SG/SM/22027

Thanking Foundation for Empress Theophano Prize, Secretary-General Says Honour Inspires All to Keep Striving towards Just, Sustainable, Peaceful Future

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message to the Theophano Foundation, in Thessaloniki, Greece, today:

7 November 2023

SG/SM/22025

Secretary-General Strongly Condemns Deadly Attack against Civilians in Cameroon

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

7 November 2023

SG/A/2241

Secretary-General Appoints Indrika Ratwatte of Sri Lanka Deputy Special Representative, Resident Coordinator for Afghanistan

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced today the appointment of Indrika Ratwatte of Sri Lanka as his new Deputy Special Representative for Afghanistan with the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) and Resident Coordinator in Afghanistan.  Mr. Ratwatte will also serve as the Humanitarian Coordinator.

7 November 2023

SG/SM/22024

Secretary-General Reiterates Condemnation of Terror Acts Committed by Hamas in Israel, Again Calls for Immediate Humanitarian Ceasefire

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

6 November 2023

SG/SM/22023

Deeply Saddened by Earthquake in Nepal, Secretary-General Says United Nations Working Closely with Authorities in Providing Speedy Assistance

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

6 November 2023

SG/SM/22022

Secretary-General Deeply Regrets Decision by Russian Federation to Revoke Its Ratification of Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty

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

6 November 2023

SG/A/2240

Secretary-General Appoints Ruvendrini Menikdiwela of Sri Lanka Assistant High Commissioner, Office of United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced today the appointment of Ruvendrini Menikdiwela of Sri Lanka as Assistant High Commissioner for Protection, Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).