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6 March 2018

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Secretary-General Concerned over Reported Attacks in Syria’s Eastern Ghouta, Calling for Disrupted Aid Delivery to Continue Unimpeded

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

6 March 2018

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Secretary-General, at Signing Ceremony, Hails New Maritime Boundary Accord between Australia, Timor-Leste as ‘Historic’ End to First-Ever Conciliation Proceeding

Following are UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ remarks at the signing ceremony of a new maritime boundary agreement between Australia and Timor-Leste, in New York today:

6 March 2018

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Secretary-General Encouraged by Advances Made during Latest Inter-Korean Talks, Calls Agreement to Hold Summit Step towards Resumed Dialogue

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

6 March 2018

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Secretary-General, African Union Commission Chair Appoint Anita Kokui Gbeho of Ghana Deputy Joint Special Representative for Darfur

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres and African Union Commission Chairperson Moussa Faki today announced the appointment of Anita Kokui Gbeho of Ghana as Deputy Joint Special Representative for the African Union‑United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID).

5 March 2018

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Secretary-General Urges General Assembly to Invest ‘Far More’ in Conflict Prevention, Underscoring Central Role of Peacebuilding Fund

Following are UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ remarks to the General Assembly meeting on the Secretary-General’s report on peacebuilding and sustaining peace, in New York today:

5 March 2018

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Secretary-General Appoints Michael R. Bloomberg of United States Special Envoy for Climate Action

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced today the appointment of Michael R. Bloomberg of the United States as his Special Envoy for Climate Action.

2 March 2018

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United Nations Should Set Example for Gender Parity, Zero Tolerance of Sexual Abuse, Secretary-General Says in Message for International Women’s Day

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for International Women’s Day, observed on 8 March:

2 March 2018

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Condemning Killing of Relief Workers, National Security Forces in Borno, Nigeria, Secretary-General Says All Aid Deliveries to Area Have Been Suspended Temporarily

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

2 March 2018

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Secretary-General Strongly Condemns Terrorist Attacks against Embassy of France in Burkina Faso, Renews Call for Global Efforts to Address Regional Security Threats

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

2 March 2018

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Secretary-General Appoints Jessica Faieta of Ecuador Deputy Special Representative for Colombia

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced today the appointment of Jessica Faieta of Ecuador as his new Deputy Special Representative for Colombia and Deputy Head of the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia.