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24 March 2021

SG/A/2030

Secretary-General Appoints Major General Ingrid Gjerde of Norway Force Commander, United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced today the appointment of Major General Ingrid Gjerde of Norway as Force Commander of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP).

24 March 2021

SG/SM/20651

Secretary-General Highlights National Personnel, in Message for International Day of Solidarity with Detained, Missing Staff Members

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the International Day of Solidarity with Detained and Missing Staff Members, observed on 25 March:

23 March 2021

SG/SM/20649

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

SG/SM/20646

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

SG/SM/20645

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: