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11 November 2018

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With Journalists, Freedom of Press under Threat, New Commission on Information, Democracy Much Needed, Secretary-General Tells Reporters Without Borders

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message to the Reporters without Borders event on “Commission on Information and Democracy, in Paris today:

10 November 2018

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Concerned about Sri Lanka President’s Dissolution of Parliament, Secretary-General Urges Government to Respect Democratic Processes, Uphold Rule of Law

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

9 November 2018

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Secretary-General Appoints Luis Alfonso de Alba of Mexico Special Envoy for 2019 Climate Summit

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced today the appointment of Luis Alfonso de Alba of Mexico as his Special Envoy for the 2019 Climate Summit.

9 November 2018

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Secretary-General Condemns Deadly Bomb Attack in Somalia

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

9 November 2018

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Less Cooperation as Global Threats Grow, Secretary-General Tells Security Council, Calling for ‘Networked’, Inclusive Multilateralism during Debate

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks at the open debate of the Security Council on “Strengthening Multilateralism and the Role of the United Nations”, in New York today:

8 November 2018

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Secretary-General Deeply Saddened by Deadly Road Accident in Zimbabwe

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

8 November 2018

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Secretary-General Appoints Major General Cheryl Pearce of Australia Commander of United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced today the appointment of Major General Cheryl Pearce of Australia as Force Commander of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP).