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31 March 2017

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Condemning Israel’s Decision to Build New Settlement in Occupied Palestinian Territory, Secretary-General Calls Action Illegal, Saying It Threatens Peace

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

31 March 2017

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United Nations Welcomes Efforts to Reduce Tensions over Nagorno-Karabakh, Calls on All Not to Undermine Ceasefire Agreement, Spokesperson Says

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

31 March 2017

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Welcoming New Agreement on Adherence to Ceasefire in Ukraine, Secretary-General Calls for Intensified Diplomatic Efforts

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

30 March 2017

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Equal Opportunity for Self-determination Would Empower Persons with Autism to Make Stronger Positive Impact, Secretary-General Says in World Observance Message

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message on World Autism Awareness Day, observed on 2 April:

29 March 2017

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Division Opened Door to Foreign Intervention, Manipulation, Secretary-General Tells Arab League Summit, Stressing Critical Need for Unity, Dialogue

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks, as prepared for delivery, at the Summit of the League of Arab States, in Amman today:

29 March 2017

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Secretary-General Appoints Izumi Nakamitsu of Japan High Representative for Disarmament Affairs

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced today the appointment of Izumi Nakamitsu of Japan as the next Under-Secretary-General and High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, Office for Disarmament Affairs.

29 March 2017

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Secretary-General, Food and Agriculture Organization Director-General Appoint David Beasley of United States Executive Director of World Food Programme

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres and Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Director-General José Graziano da Silva announced today their appointment of David Beasley of the United States as Executive Director of the World Food Programme (WFP) at the Under-Secretary-General level.

28 March 2017

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‘Deeply Saddened’ Secretary-General Confirms Discovery of Experts’ Remains, Urges Full Investigation while Pledging Cooperation in Search for Missing Congolese

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

25 March 2017

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We Still Await News about Missing Experts, Says Secretary-General in Message for Day of Solidarity with Detained, Missing Staff

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

24 March 2017

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World Yet to Overcome Racism as Slavery’s Legacy ‘Resounds Down the Ages’, Secretary-General Tells Tribute Event for Victims of Transatlantic Trade

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks at the General Assembly commemorative meeting for the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade, in New York today: