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31 August 2018

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Secretary-General Urges All Parties in Mauritania to Ensure Credible Elections

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

30 August 2018

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Secretary-General Appoints Lieutenant General Dennis Gyllensporre of Sweden Force Commander of United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres today announced the appointment of Lieutenant General Dennis Gyllensporre of Sweden as Force Commander of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA).

29 August 2018

SG/SM/19183

Deeply Concerned by Risk of Humanitarian Catastrophe in Idlib Province, Syria, Secretary-General Urges All Parties to Exercise Restraint, Protect Civilians

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

29 August 2018

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Urging Greater Investment in Diplomacy for Peace, Secretary-General Highlights UN’s Mediation Tools, Successes, during Security Council Debate

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres remarks, as delivered, to the open debate on the maintenance of international peace and security: mediation and the peaceful resolution of conflicts, in New York today:

28 August 2018

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Secretary-General Urges Myanmar to Grant Immediate Access for United Nations, Partners, Says Rohingya Refugees Lack Life-Saving Assistance

Following are UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ remarks to the Security Council meeting on Myanmar, today:

28 August 2018

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Global Collective Security Demands Entry into Force of Essential Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty, Secretary-General Says in Observance Message

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message on the International Day against Nuclear Tests, observed on 29 August:

27 August 2018

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Secretary-General appoints Satya S. Tripathi of India Assistant Secretary-General, Head of New York Office at United Nations Environment Programme

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres today announced the appointment of Satya S. Tripathi of India as Assistant Secretary-General and Head of the New York Office of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).

24 August 2018

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Condemning Deadly Attack on Peacekeeping Mission in Central African Republic, Secretary-General Urges Swift Justice for Those Responsible

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

22 August 2018

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Calling World Body’s Fallen Chief ‘A Voice for the Voiceless’, Secretary-General Says Kofi Annan Placed People at Centre of United Nations, Embodied Its Values

Following are UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ remarks, as delivered, at the wreath‑laying for Kofi Annan at United Nations Headquarters, in New York today:

21 August 2018

SG/SM/19177

As Millions Continue to Flee War, Success of Northern Ireland, Colombia Offers Hope for Peace through Mediation, Secretary-General Tells Global Conflict Event

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message to the “Global Conflict | The Human Impact” conference in Belfast, held from 21 to 26 August: